E8,
All flying is expensive, but if you were to map the Soteria solution onto Mil manpower/ac etc then I would expect it to be cheaper, more flexible and deliver an exceptional service. Don't forget the 60's ac and subsequent trg mentality that goes along with the current SARF dictates the majority of the cost. With new ac (no fleets within fleets) and 21st century equipment you could overhaul the entire trg package and, more importantly, for the beancounters be VFM.
Anyone who thinks the 'preferred bidder' doesn't have profit as the number one priority then needs to get their head out of their AR$£!
Just my opinion!
