EC145T2 deliveries / production gone quiet?
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EC145T2 deliveries / production gone quiet?
Umm as a supporter and contributor to Anglia One and Two, was expecting them ( Avincis / Bond Aviation Group) to have taken delivery of the Tango Two by now.
TBH at Helitech I was expecting a major press conference or release to show any new T2 customers (not just Avincis) shaking hands and announcing they were taking a delivery.
I know DRF have ordered a few and ADAC will be taking delivery next summer / autumn time?
Beyond that I have not seen any press releases in the last few months about the T2.
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TBH at Helitech I was expecting a major press conference or release to show any new T2 customers (not just Avincis) shaking hands and announcing they were taking a delivery.
I know DRF have ordered a few and ADAC will be taking delivery next summer / autumn time?
Beyond that I have not seen any press releases in the last few months about the T2.
Cheers
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According to Flight:
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The delays to the EC175 have largely been attributed to problems with the approvals process for Eurocopter's Helionix avionics system, which has proven more complex than initially envisaged.
Also affected by a similar issue is the manufacturer's upgrade of its popular EC145 medium twin, the T2.
The first example of the enhanced variant, which gains new Turbomeca Arriel 2E engines and an upgraded avionics suite, was due to have been handed over earlier this year. However, certification has now been pushed to early 2014, with first delivery anticipated in the second quarter, says Maudet.
Also affected by a similar issue is the manufacturer's upgrade of its popular EC145 medium twin, the T2.
The first example of the enhanced variant, which gains new Turbomeca Arriel 2E engines and an upgraded avionics suite, was due to have been handed over earlier this year. However, certification has now been pushed to early 2014, with first delivery anticipated in the second quarter, says Maudet.
Bond are scheduled to get the tenth EC145T2 off the line after it's type certified.... so the wait will be some while yet. They are scheduled to get serial 20012 for East Anglia, and before anyone says that's the 12th aircraft, 20001 and 20002 are prototypes
Bond will also get two more for Scottish Air ambulance in due course too
Bond will also get two more for Scottish Air ambulance in due course too
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