"They often don’t have logical reasons for their policies"
...goes on to explain the logical reasons for why certain Amish communities refuse to use automobiles, closed carriages, etc.
The article explicitly states:
"Now, this doesn’t mean that Virgin has bought the planes — it’s a bit too early for that. They’ve signed a letter of intent, meaning that, having seen the nitty-gritty specs of the plane and the company’s plans for moving forward, they intend to buy 10 planes if everything comes together as planned."