Of course we could move to more efficient and cheaper(less safe) overseas models but at what cost?
Busdriver007,
Just why do you think "more efficient and cheaper" translates to "less safe".
There is no evidence that the CASA micro-management of aviation to a standstill producers "safer" outcomes, excepting, of course, with no aircraft flying there will be no accidents.
If you care to have a close look at accident statistics (using ICAO definitions) you will find the Australian record quite ordinary, and you will find the US leads the word in all statistical categories of safety outcomes.
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