What sad news, if it's true.
And a predictable fit of pique by the petty minded penpushers at the CAA.
Trouble is that, as most people find out when they have to deal with the CAA, logical arguments are no match for stubborn attitudes.
This is the British ego at its embarrassing worst. But it's no surprise. As the CAA doesn't even accept that the FAA knows how to run aviation, a small African country stands no chance even though they are full members of ICAO.
The ex-mil Gazelles are off the same production line as the civvy versions, with a different engine which has proved itself to be one of the most reliable heli engines ever produced.
I hope MW Helicopters eventually win the battle, although with the CAA holding all the Aces it's going to be difficult.
They've established themselves as the leading Gazelle experts, turn out stunning refurbished helicopters as anyone who has flown their Gazelles will vouch for, and they deserve to win.
Good Luck, MW Helicopters.