I once worked for a 135 with a DO who was a drug runner who didn't get caught. His accomplice did, went to prison, but never ratted on the DO. That's all in the past, and everyone involved is now dead, but there are probably a few out there who still operate like they're part of the wild west. Unfortunately, decent, legitimate 135s have to compete with that every time they bid for a trip. And we all think its bad when regional airlines get whipsawed against each other every five years! 135s do it every day.
I considered the article to be as shallow as a bird bath, but the premise was valid.