Some of us always thought the 900 series the best aircraft for the contract, but no, there were those who continued with the MD hate posts such as Alloa Akbars above " Would that be the same MD whose name is synonymous with Company stability, spares provision and customer support?? ". All that was needed to solve those problems immediately and everyone knew it, was the award of the contract to the most suitable a/c. (The problems have been sorted eventually regardless of contract anyway I believe.)
The problem with this business is just because a female is head of a company, ranks close and the old boys get their way!
And Mr 'Shell Management' the reason you haven't a similar link that you threw at Bertie for the 145, is simply due to the fact it is a newcomer, ie untested or proven until it's too late.....like now!
By the way, adding an air con not only makes it cooler for the pilots, those hardy US aviators, but adds a fair bit of weight...in excess of 100lbs... a really good idea for a hot climate that one!!! How about air deflectors to scoop the air in!!
http://www.aircommcorp.com/htdocs/PD...-200D_Rev0.pdf
http://www.aircommcorp.com/htdocs/PD..._Rev_2_ICA.pdf