In light of the Ch Supt's statement, why does he think it safe to allow his ac to continue flying when Bond have grounded all their aircraft?
"Safety is the number one priority for the National Police Air Service (NPAS). Our decision on whether or not to suspend operations or ground any NPAS aircraft is based on advice issued by the Civil Aviation Authority".
How is it that Bond, with the same advice from the CAA have a different look on this? If the extra 100kgs is a safe way of continuing operations, why haven't Bond opted for it?
Wouldn't it be strange if an NPAS EC135 went into a Bond Police base for a refuel while on task in the Bond aircrafts area!
I have the feeling that in the months and years to come, that we will be talking about this on CRM courses around the country, the whys and wherefores, commercial pressures and ultimately, why does a commercial company take one course of action while a public service provider takes another?