Malthouse
I read your views/information with interest. You are perfectly correct when you raise the political dimension; & this is, I believe, a politically motivated idea (Jersey service).
I accept your points as factual, although I feel that they are tinged with a little optimism. I would like to see such a service happen; & survive, &, if the political will is there then it may well do so (with a possible subsidy). I still have doubts on the demand from only a 2000 population & ( as a Jersey resident who worked in Jersey ATC for 30 years, & as someone who loves Alderney) I still don't think that there is enough demand from Jersey to sustain this service.
As a C.I. Resident for 65 years, I am well aware of the sometimes unrealistic aspirations of the local politicians & have seen a number of ideas (most not very well thought out) come to nothing over the years. I hope that this idea is more successful than those others. Time will tell !