Camit borrowed to upgrade to support key customer just before GFC. AUD then went over parity.
Watched a major customer seemed hell bent on frittering away a good product with alterations and "upgrades" and then announced they would source parts elsewhere to save cost.
Due to reliability problems sales dropped to near nil
Camit re released original engine and sold direct to end users - IP was shared so nothing stopping them although much was wasted trying.
CASA then decided to take action against that key customer, damaging their product further and never even talking to CAE who had solutions and a new offering.
End result is continuing limitations on all aircraft who dont replace to "upgrade" specs......yes the unreliable ones.
Camit has done a great job with not much and has many OEM applications and happy cutomers, just couldnt hold on long enough.
Now theres no more spares except what their customer can get made OS cheaply, no idea what certified engines will do.
BUT now theres a whole new model out shortly with everything fixed. Not really tested or approved yet but it will be OK trust us.
Im not sure they realise how badly they have damaged themselves or brand by their course of action
Last edited by Jetjr; 11th Oct 2016 at 22:24.