Mr. Speaker, I note that of the three people who made a concerned statement, and I understand their concern, later the retired general said, “We could not bring ourselves to say that they are dangerous or they are unsafe, but there is no doubt about it that we are fast approaching that critical point”. They are not saying that it is at that point now.
As I indicated we are putting some $50 million into upgrades for this equipment to make sure it is safe.
I have recently spoken directly to the chief of the air staff and have his assurance that in fact these are safe to fly and they will not fly unless they are.