The very latest gen is;
1. The contract has been awarded to the best bidder - not the cheapest.
2. The new aircraft and simulators are now in production with an absolute financial guarantee that they will be delivered on time and fully functional.
3. The aircrew will be an equal split of highly motivated and trained mil & civ crews.
4. The aircrew are as we speak under going extensive harmonisation training so that the transition is seamless. By the time the project goes live all crews regardless of colour of flying suit will be overland/oversea/day/night/all weather capable and there will be sufficient continuation training in the contract to sustain.
5. Sufficient extra manpower and aircraft will be part of the deal so that the UK can offer a deployable quick reaction SAR unit to respond to international disaster relief when required.
6. The admin & engineer support will be second to none demonstrating once again the professionalism of British industry.
7. The present basing structure - proved to be effective will remain to protect local economies and provide comprehensive cover to the UK SAR region
8. ...........
now now Mr Waltzer time for your medicine.........
Not now nurse I'm saving the world...