The number of airlines is significant IMO, even if the actual number might be confused. However, the more significant aspect of this information is that there is muscle and financing available for the project. And the fact that Mr. Ball acknowledges Wencor on his program helps ensure Wencor`s success and ability to pay back the loans. The article is from Dec 14, over two months ago, and mentions up to twelve airlines. I wonder how many Mr. Ball would be reporting now.