fleet management
As a follow on question but on thread I'm curious as to how the hours are averaged over the life of the aircraft, as in what happens when a new type is introduced to service - delivery rates.
e.g. Tornado F3 at definitive standard start rolling of production line at a rate of 2 per month (total guess obviously) - then what? first 10 to OCU's then next 10 to storage until enough for 1 squadron then next 10 to storage?
Or in the case of Chinook HC3 spend Sh!t loads on unagreed standard, leave to rot. cost more to get flying, then scrap anyway?