'jamair' I had considered that as the other option 'Hans' meant as it could be read both ways. But yr prolly right there 'J'.:ok: Either way it still boils down to $$$$ at the end of the day.
At least PelAir will have some good ex RFDS drivers in their mits but out of 16 or so RFDS pilots only 5 or so jumped ship.........I wonder why?

'morno' what do we do too with Dim Sims? ...........we fry 'em! :E


Wmk2

Completely off the mark Wally.....was hoping you could shed some light on the comments............I did'nt connect the places mentioned to the accidents that transpired.
Yes, this part of the industry is not without its dangers, but considering what we do, day-in day-out, I would say we have a very enviable safety record.

Hans

It will be interesting to see who is the winner... Can only hope that the RFDS wins, being that the state was so keen to tender it out makes me wonder. I do believe that the RFDS still has the lease on the majority of the hanger, Tas Ambo may have some small bit (not 100% sure on the nitty gritty)

Tas Ambo service may find out that a different operator may not be so willing to put up with their mismanagement and asorted crap. The grass isn't always greener.

So if the RFDS do loose where would Pelair work out of??? There is the QF Hanger coming off lease, in a bugger of a spot however. If I was the RFDS I wouldn't be terminating the lease so the opposition could move in...

AaE are moving down the apron, so there is a hanger there but it's totally rooted so if the asbestos doesn't kill you then pelair might :suspect:

Has anyone considered a third contender or fourth? Everyone is all RFDS v Pelair, what about the likes of Roger Corbin ? (already a big player in the Tassie Aeromedical scene). Perhaps also a mix of Careflight and Ausjet? (again).

Weren't they talking off getting two IFR choppers to replace the B200 and the Mojave?

Rotorlift ! I was waiting for them to be mentioned. I personly recon these guys have a very good chance of getting the contract, especially if the Tasmanian Government have anything to do with it. They also have an ex RFDS B200 kitted up and ready to go I'm led to believe. If they get the contract no doudt Hobart will also be the new base.

It's been made pretty clear that Launceston is the base

Rort-o-lift..., what else are they going to do with the B200??? Especially with the police helicopter contract winner still not announced yet?

fanning, I think the rotary wing contract is a foregone result. When you get to write the terms and conditions of the tender and you are the only local (and possibly Australian) operator who can meet those T & Cs' then it is all over red rover.

There was a move a few years ago to shift the base to Hobart but a lobbying campaign by the doctors involved headed off that move but I reckon that there is still some political mileage to be gained and it wouldn't surprise me if there isn't another crack at it, especially if another operator gets the guernsey.

quite a statement, i wasn't aware that it was quite that corrupt

Modern generation are just too soft, bring back VH-BSF and Captain ZZZ!!!

BSF ... she's still at YCBG I believe ...

Ahh BSF...once the pride of Dodgy Don's Airlines.

Why would you pick an ex RFDS machine when you can have the real thing?:E

Anyway I think you will find the contract calls for new aircraft(s).:eek:

Hmmm...There seems to be a few posts missing from page one!

Howard, with the Tasmanian government's financial problems at the moment it can almost be guaranteed that they will go with the lowest price. So if there is one tenderer who needs to cover depreciation of a new aircraft and another who is offering a price with a fully depreciated aircraft it will be a no-brainer.

What will be fascinating to watch is where the air-ambulance base will be. There is little doubt that the government would like it to be in Hobart (don't know why but it has been floated a few times before) while the medical profession (and RFDS) want it to remain in Launceston where there is a nice nearly new facility. Rotor-Lift have space at Hobart on the freight apron that they could use should they get the fixed-wing contract. Space at Hobart is at a premium because MAPT won't spend money on putting in an access road that would open up space to the south of the existing freight apron.

Watch this space.

Any news yet? A decision must be coming soon!

..............hey 'scardie' how's it goin' there?:) I believe the decision is due in this week, fingers crossed for the 'ruffdus' drivers down in 2 headed land, shame to see another ruffdus base get carved up due $$$$ only.


Wmk2

Given the way Lara and her team of manwhores are going I wouldn't be surprised if it was all handed over to Angel Flight

or Gunns :)

when is the helicopter one going to be announced?

Wonderful :O thanks wally :O:

There is a helicopter in Tassie for aeromed! Excuse me for my ignorance. It makes sense except it must only be available a few months of the year. 5 months out due weather/ice, 5 months out due maintenance!! :p