So far this year the Sikorsky S92 and AgustaWestland AW139 have had a combined availability rate of 75%. Even though it is normal that new aircraft types have a lower rate of availability during the introduction period, the current performance of the S92 and AW139 is unacceptable. The Company is currently in discussions with the manufacturers to remedy this situation as soon as possible by increasing spare parts production and improving technical support and aircraft design.
The above text is taken from the CHC Q3 financial report. What are the problems with these aircraft? CHC CEO says they are teathing issues but do the guys who operate and maintain these aircraft agree. Seems to me it must be serious for CHC to have to acknowledge this to the financial world.
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