Originally Posted by
FloaterNorthWest
Correct. That’s a fact.
As per the contract?
You'll probably find that was the revised contract once MOD were looking for a paddle.
I only deal in facts - it's what OEMs do - it's how they make their money but it doesn't mean we have to endorse it.
Ask any of the MAA guys at the time.
Some might call it clever commercial tactics - others would say it was taking advantage of a known weakness in the UK procurement mindset.