PPRuNe Forums - View Single Post - Bell 525 Relentless
View Single Post
Old 23rd September 2017 | 08:36
  #179 (permalink)  
Self loading bear
30 Countries Visited
10 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jun 2014
: Spotter
Posts: 3,902
Likes: 86
From: Netherlands
Originally Posted by Cyclic Hotline

Maybe they think it'll go through multiple bids and they'll still be in with a chance later? Bell Helicopter Declines to Compete for Huey Replacement Program
The contract award is expected at the end of May 2018 with deliveries beginning in 2019, industry sources have said.
Multiple bid rounds to be completed in May 2018 and delivery in 2019?

I don't think that is feasible.
I think the 525 is simply not ready in time.

Cheers SLB
Self loading bear is online now  
Reply