The cause for of these delays and inefficient practices can be squarely placed in the political/financial bucket. These days, operationally, we work With what we are given. It is a sign of the times when any group takes any type of IA, it is squarely directed at getting back some control and sanity into OPERATIONAL matters.
So, instead of taking shots at each other, let's support each other's endeavors to bring sense and efficiency back into aviation.