The stupidity of the press on this one is outstanding! As are most of the comments on here!
I bet this is not quoted in any press article!!
Stop and think! It can't be that dangerous if it's survived 24 years of intensive commercial operations!! I think a bulk of baby's fleet was older, but that's ok british
I would sure as hell prefer to be on a well maintained 24 year plus airframe with a well trained crew! Than on a brand new jet operated by a loco with a pay to fly crew, operating on a flag of convenience!
Now which English speaking county do the aformentioned use along with most of the worlds large leasing companies??