Well according to Rupert's weekend rag we are all about to get the US system. Airspace that is, not regulations. Yes, it must be true, its on page 1, "Radical overhaul to deliver safer skies". All supposedly revealed to the rag by Jeff Boyd.
If true, if implemented and if it works like it says on the box we will have safer skies for less and less traffic. Those who are flying will be paying more (c'mon, the cost of all this has to be recovered you know) for the privilege of having controlled airspace down to an instrument approach.
What is so completely funny is that Rupert's rag is claiming the credit for their sustained campaign, along with several notable aviation figures (yes, you know who).
Without regulatory reform the rot will continue. Period.