Question is do the Senators have the power to do what needs to be done? …
No they don’t.
Don't be fooled, they know the score, they see what the truth is and they are angling to make a kill …
Yes, that’s true, but mainly for their own political interests and for concerns about their own safety.
I just don't know yet whether they really have the power. …
No they don’t.
Yes it will, and the outcome will depend on matters directly relevant to aviation safety: what are the opinion polls saying; will it affect electoral fortunes; is it a slow news day …
The era of Cathay boys will come to an end, all bad things do.
TFFT, if it comes to pass.
Then it will be a new DAS and depending on which airline he flew for will pretty much determine who the new Execs will be.
I earnestly hope that, notwithstanding the base political interests that drive these decisions, neither side is stupid enough to appoint another f*cking airline pilot to the job.
FFS, put someone who knows what she’s doing in charge.