Three quick points in answer to recent postings...
AW139 has flown with 360 degree radar and dual winch.First aircraft in process of being deliveered to Japanese Coastguard so plenty of time to work out glitches before Lee and Portland machines come on board.
CHC has received (indirectly )planning permission to build new accomodation at Sumburgh.
MCA is under the impression that CHC is leasing S61Ns from Bristow pending completion of S92/AW139 deliveries and transition training.News to me that CHC converting their own aircraft ,bearing in mind lead times on sensors and autohover.They will need two to replace Bristow at Lee/Portland through into 2008,one at Sumburgh until beginning of 2008 and another at Stornoway until October....plus backup...have they got that many ?????