Crab
The CHC operation seems better than the Bristow's one (as I said), new aircraft being a significant part of that
How do you work that out then?
Four new aircraft up north, which you seem pretty good at slagging off, (lack of range etc.) but still crewed by mainly ex Bristow people!
The southern bases are still in the process of transition, using Bristow owned S61s at Lee until at least July. The 139 is not yet up to all weather standard and won't be for some time yet. Less endurance than the 61 as well. Oh. No icing clearance either!
So how is that better??
Yes agreed, Bristow took their eyes off the ball with this contract but I bet that won't happen again!
As for CHC - they are providing a good service - it's just that some of the claims made regarding the platform's capability have not been substantiated - this is probably because the MCA do the press releases and don't quite understand the issues
Who do you think gives the MCA their information then?
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