"de-icing issues affecting certification,"
so what about the trumpet fanfare earlier in the year when the 189 achieved certification for O&G?
More obfuscation because the de-icing wasn't included in that 'certification'?
What about the certification of the SAR modes as that won't have been included in the O&G process?
So the rumour is no NVG capability until September and we know that the 139 doesn't meet the contract spec - any financial penalties being awarded?
Nice pictures John - does the 189 have similar ground clearance issues????? Great choice for a SAR helicopter!