Trust is like lubrication. It reduces friction and creates conditions much more conducive to performance. - Leaders east Last, Chapter 16, "Snowmobile in the Desert"
There were over 9.8 Million scheduled domestic and passenger flights on U.S. airline in 2012. Nealy 26,800 flights per day. These numbers don't include unschedules, cargo, and foreign flights. More than 815 million passengers entrust their lives to the pilots, mechanics, and the FAA.