Originally Posted by
Bend alot
Sunfish,
The GA8 only ever got a C.of A was because John Anderson finally went off his trolley about the 'unexplained delays" --- certain CASA persons have had it in for them ever since.
The CASA treatment of Gippsland Aero, back in the day, left them virtually broke, hence the sale to Mahindra.
Much of the development work has already shifted to US (not India, DGCA could give CASA lessons in general buggery and terminal delay --- I have worked there as well) ,
I have no inside information, but I would expect a big shift to US, its never going to happen, let alone be a success, here in Oz.
Tootle pip!!