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Old 2nd Jun 2016, 13:24
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Where now?

... so where do we go from here?

Both Puma and S92 have had catastrophic MGB problems since 2009. Then there were the non fatal bevel gear and associated problems. Ditchings due to false alarms in the back up lube systems etc. Hell it's not like the industry hasn't tried to improve this.

Todays news could hardly be worse.

If the Puma ends here does AH have enough comnercial incentive to design an "all new" replacement?

How can we ensure that redesigns don't create problems of their own?

This is now an industry in need of some serious technical leadership.
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