Just like regional airlines, the contractor will operate the aircraft with their own flight number and call sign.

The pilot must be able to operate the aircraft with visual reference to the ground, and by visually avoiding obstructions and other aircraft.

They are also used for the training of the pilots who will operate the aircraft from the aircraft carriers.

Their talk in the descent and approach breached international rules barring conversation about anything other than operating the aircraft during critical phases.

The two pilots operating the aircraft were not given simulator training.