Tick tock indeed
Two years ago CASA went into a panick when the FAA audited them. The FAA were within an inch of downgrading Australia's safety rating. And why? It was all over one Australian operator who had repeated 'incidents' and fly's very regularly to the USA.... I will let you work that out for yourselves.
So, we have the EK incident. Relevance? Well as has been mentioned, the ATSB is an investigator. It does not and cannot action punitive measures, only the limp wristed patsies at Fort Fumble can do that.
And Fort Fumble has done what about this matter? Hmmmmm exactly. Sat on it's fat arses as usual.
Interesting how the FAA and CASA react mightily different when an elevated risk is apparent ey? The EK incident was and still is of extreme concern. A 1.4 second difference between life and a burning death for hundreds. Raised were issues or potential contributing factors of fatigue, training, flight deck ergonomics, corporate organisational pressures and as has been raised an airline who lacked a just culture.
And Fort Fumbles does.........Nothing, as usual. Not a god damn thing.
This would have to be one of the worst regulatory bodies ever. Shame shame shame.
Tick tock