They will look at various things not just only the bottom dollar.
That is what governments do, but we are dealing with the NT GOVERNMENT. They will surely 'look at various things not just the bottom dollar' procrastinate, f
k around, argue, shift blame, cover their arses, pass the buck and then finally, GO WITH THE CHEAPEST OPTION.
That is one theory.
Another is, RFDS SE are advertising. But I thought they were going to have to find places for the Vic Air Ambo pilots that will be soon be replaces by Pel Air.
May be a bit of a stretch but is the SE section starting to crew up for a possible bid for the NT contract? They did after all download a copy of the contract and they are capable of providing the twin engine requirement. Unlike Central and Western sections.
I Love a good conspiracy.
DD