Thanks Lt,
It sound s like most of these anti BLTA individual have no clue what it takes to get an airline of its feet.
So you want to know how I know, because I am in the airline business and in the process of getting an air carrier certified, also if you have not follow Washington and Obamas cuts to DOT/FAA, limiting the travel budget for FAA, and followed the Russian "intrusion" in Ukraine, and the consequences. This is not under BLTA's control, if it was, they would be flying months ago, it is also not in their best interest to start a fight with FAA. (Try to guess why not.)
Let me clarify, I know of 22 aviation companies that have filed what is called a PASI, Pre Application Statement of Intent. (If you do not know what that is just google it.)
I can only guess how many more in US that are waiting, I am talking about FAR 121, FAR 125, FAR 135 FAR 141 FAR 142 and FAR 145 operations, plus several FAR Part 91K operations so I am sure the numbers are closer to 100 companies. FAA is putting most of them on hold due to man power.
If you do not understand the intricate and complexity of an airline operation you should not invest here.
