Whilst all this discussion about which organisation did / didn't - can / can't - will / won't deliver a particular level of service, is amusing to read. Perhaps an important point is being overlooked. Namely, the ability of a particular tenderer to supply tender conforming aircraft
within the specified timeframe. Buying your EC145's or particularly the AW139 is not like going down to your local Holden dealer and picking which colour you want ... there is
significant lead-in times from contract signing to delivery. CHC Australia may (?? I don't know) have had access to these airframes through CHC Global and as such were always going to be better positioned to win this tender.
Well done to
CHC AUSTRALIA