Victorian Air Ambulance Tender

[machtuk]

Originally Posted by Mk1Aviation

RFDS has been using the PC-12 for a while, can anyone share information or some thoughts on the economic comparisons between the PC-12 and Beech?

The traditional Ruffdus in some sections drive the 12 purely from a $$$ standpoint, contract wise SE will never feature. There won't be too many 24's either, costly and they have their limitations, uneconomical on short runs.

[Mk1Aviation]

Originally Posted by machtuk

The traditional Ruffdus in some sections drive the 12 purely from a $$$ standpoint, contract wise SE will never feature. There won't be too many 24's either, costly and they have their limitations, uneconomical on short runs.

I agree, the PC 24 could only serve a small “market”, not knowing the financials, it was probably cheaper for RF to keep contracting Hawker jets etc, for longer runs in the bigger states.
My question is would PC-12’s not get a go in the SE because of contract stimulations or simply because company policies dictate you can’t fly single engine ops to Flinders, King or Tas in general?

[rcoight]

Originally Posted by Mk1Aviation

I agree, the PC 24 could only serve a small “market”, not knowing the financials, it was probably cheaper for RF to keep contracting Hawker jets etc, for longer runs in the bigger states.
My question is would PC-12’s not get a go in the SE because of contract stimulations or simply because company policies dictate you can’t fly single engine ops to Flinders, King or Tas in general?

I've flown both the -12 and -24 to Tassie from Adelaide. No issues whatsoever from an aircraft / legality / company point of view, but might be a different story with contract stipulations.

[TULSAMI]

The PC24 only works when it's someone else paying for it.

"In February Rio Tinto put up $15 million for another PC-24 jet to further boost patient response times in WA."

https://www.miningmonthly.com/covid-...onavirus-fight

[rcoight]

Originally Posted by TULSAMI

The PC24 only works when it's someone else paying for it.

What a strange comment.

[megan]

can anyone share information or some thoughts on the economic comparisons between the PC-12 and Beech

Planning figures from the last year B&CA magazine.

[rcoight]

Originally Posted by megan

Planning figures from the last year B&CA magazine.

Interesting, thanks.

There should be another line on that table showing accident stats / fatalities.

[Assumption]

CareFlight NSW will still be licking there wounds from the recent WA Oil/Gas shamozzle. They would not be in a strong position for this tender.

[finches]

Not quite ControlLock, all aircraft for the NSW contract are brand new.

[43Inches]

Why is the navigation database significantly more for the B250 vs PC-12?

It looks like they are saying the crew is doubled on the B250? I thought it's single pilot, so all the doubling of crew costs such as catering and travel doesn't make sense. Looks like propaganda figures for the PC-12 with those dodgy inclusions.

And for some reason the PC-12 needs a bigger hangar or office...

[Stationair8]

Anyone heard when the winning tender will be announced?

[Stan dard]

Any idea who is still in the running?

[Battler200]

Any further word on this?

[Stan dard]

Originally Posted by Battler200

Any further word on this?

Wasn’t it meant to be announced by the end of last year?

[430W]

Heard earlier today that Pelair had won it with B350's. Haven't been able to verify it, but not a surprising outcome.

[Stan dard]

Originally Posted by 430W

Heard earlier today that Pelair had won it with B350's. Haven't been able to verify it, but not a surprising outcome.

So Pelair got NSW and VIC contracts now. I was under the impression the Vic government weren’t happy with their current arrangements with Pelair.

[Battler200]

Originally Posted by 430W

Heard earlier today that Pelair had won it with B350's. Haven't been able to verify it, but not a surprising outcome.

Would the 350 be able to get into all the strips the 200 currently does?

[Stationair8]

Jungle drums are beating that Chairman Dan of Sictoria has awarded the contract to Pelair for another ten years.

[Battler200]

Pel Air with a 10 year extension from 2024.
2 x B260
2 x B360

[spektrum]

Whats the pay?