I'm still trying to remain optimistic that Tuesday's attempt will be deemed successful.
If the issue was in fact a girt bar and it was an easy fix, I'm hoping the issue has been rectified already. If so, hopefully all that is left is to deploy a slide from the door that had the issue and show that the problem has been remedied.
The FAA was in town Tuesday and it sounds like some agents were still around Wednesday and Thursday. Why come back next week if the issue can be resolved today (if it hasn't been already)? These tests are costly for both Balita and the FAA and I'm sure neither party wants to incur any unnecessary expenses, especially after all they have been through.
I'm going to look at the silence as a good sign and I'm holding out for some good news today. A PR this afternoon, or even after the market closes, would bring a ton of attention over the weekend. This is all just speculation, but that's all I have until I hear otherwise.
If the issue was in fact a girt bar and it was an easy fix, I'm hoping the issue has been rectified already. If so, hopefully all that is left is to deploy a slide from the door that had the issue and show that the problem has been remedied.
The FAA was in town Tuesday and it sounds like some agents were still around Wednesday and Thursday. Why come back next week if the issue can be resolved today (if it hasn't been already)? These tests are costly for both Balita and the FAA and I'm sure neither party wants to incur any unnecessary expenses, especially after all they have been through.
I'm going to look at the silence as a good sign and I'm holding out for some good news today. A PR this afternoon, or even after the market closes, would bring a ton of attention over the weekend. This is all just speculation, but that's all I have until I hear otherwise.
