Originally Posted by
Jimmychoo62
Latest rumour heard at the weekend that the first few AW189 aircraft won't have all the mission equipment and will have a reduced communication suite fitted too due to trying to save costs and prioritising the UK contract "Pretty much an empty cabin except for a hoist" was the quote....
if that is the case, can Bristow go live with a reduction in capability, or can CHC get an extension of service? I am guessing they want to avoid a repeat of the NVG fiasco (and cost) but not sure how this may affect the service if there's no mission mapping or sensors and is a basic hoist service? (Hopefully they still have 2 fitted at least)!
AW189s with no mission equipment is the least of their worries, they’d do well to get AWSAR and HEMS approvals on their AOC first.