"Can we now return to answering some of the questions for this journalist "
Danny - as one of the moderators who brought the post to your attention yesterday, I have to say 'NO'!
Yes, it is an important topic for discussion - perhaps when details of the proposals are nearer (as Cathar says), but Mr Miles has ably demonstrated that he is the wrong person to be involved in a serious discussion on flight safety. In my opinion, it would be EXTREMELY unwise for anyone to have ANY dealings with this person.
Like you, I do not wish to start an 'anti-journo' run, but leopards and spots and all that........?