I know about the exodus to TopBrass as it concerns the Dash 8 crews from Aero, I was also invited by the Top and offered a post on their Executive jet months back. This exodus has been expected.
Concerning the issue of AOC, well the fact is they have been operating for a couple of months now and I gather have an AOC from another firm which they are using until theirs is ready.
I believe if Topbrass do encounter any problems it wont be with regards to not having an AOC.
And with the current situations of things in TopBrass I believe those guys are here to stay. The current situation in Aero has nothing to do with TopBrass, I believe Aero knows what the problem is and should tackle it. Lets stop putting the blame on others and lets take a good look at what were doing here at the Orange Airline.