Originally Posted by
FloaterNorthWest
The warranty only covers parts but no labour.
Also, AHUK are setting up two fully staffed maintenance operations so the contract price includes purchase of 6 aircraft, modification of the aircraft, set up two operations, staff wages and subsistence for three years and of course a margin.
of course - forgot about the ‘modification’ bit - let’s hope it goes a bit better than previous modifications to civvy aircraft for the mil.
No one is paying 10m for a basic 145 these days, specially not for a job lot.
there is a lot of ‘fat’ in this - and a lot of urine being extracted by the OEM.
both locations are mature operations familiar with helis. Valid point though as 3-years supply of Kokineli can mount up ;-)
it looks like all OEMs are at it though and AH shareholders should be chuffed.
Single-source - it’s nothing short of embarrassing imho. Those whom have witnessed our Defence negotiating skills will know why.