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Old 10th March 2003 | 03:44
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Whether the 609 will "change the industry" or not depends on how much value is put on its speed. Let's look specifically at the oil industry. Someone has postulated that BH214ST's and the like are limited to 9-10 pax at full fuel; I'm not quite sure if that is true.

For argument's sake let us assume that a 609 will have to make two trips for every one of a 214ST. A 609 would then have to have DOC's half that of the helicopter to even make it worth a look. Somehow, I doubt this is going to be the case.

Initial purchase, DOC, crew costs, unscheduled maintenance, and insurance costs are surely going to be staggering. It will be interesting to see how many companies can find a way to justify them.
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