Originally Posted by
Autonomous Collectiv
Isn't that as much a side effect of the contracting market and the full utilisation of the 92 fleet globally as opposed to new capital being spent on aircraft acquisitions? Just my observation and an ex-offhsore pilot watching in from the sideline
Maybe, but the current market seems dominated by leasing deals. An aircraft comes off contract, it is handed back. This process should enable new types to enter the market much easier than perhaps was historically the case.
It's possible the AW189 economics are not that compelling, especially when the distances offshore increase and fuel for more distant alternates have to be carried?
No doubt the emergence of the 175/189 will force Sikorsky to sharpen their pencil.