Ah, yes, the yearly AQR from the esteemed academic minds of Nebraska and Kansas.

While it does rely on DOT "facts" and makes for very good reading and press reporting, there are some alternative viewpoints that are widely shared.

Using Mike Boyd as an example, because he does state some facts about the DOT's "facts" that are quite true:

http://www.aviationplanning.com/asrc...umer%20Reports

And a blurb at the top of that page on the AQR:

http://www.aviationplanning.com/asrc1.htm