JCB (incl first S-76C++ to Europe)
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JCB is adding to its S-76 fleet with an order for an S-76C++, shceduled for delivery in September 2006.
This marks the first planned delivery of an S-76C++ into the European market.
Captain Steve Hogarth, JCB Chief of Operations - Aviation says: "The new aircraft will be equipped with the Quiet Main Gearbox and Early Ground Proximately Warning System (EGPWS). We plan on upgrading our current S76C+ in the near future to these improved items as well."
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Sikorksky S-76s have accumulated more than 4 million flight hours, and delivery of the 600th aircraft in the series is scheduled for later this year.
A new S-76D model will launch in 2008 offering additional product improvements including a new composite main rotor blade, new quiet tail rotor, RIPS that will provide ability to launch into known icing conditions, a new cockpit with an integrated avionics system designed to the latest US and European requirements, and a new P&W Canada PW210 engine.
This marks the first planned delivery of an S-76C++ into the European market.
Captain Steve Hogarth, JCB Chief of Operations - Aviation says: "The new aircraft will be equipped with the Quiet Main Gearbox and Early Ground Proximately Warning System (EGPWS). We plan on upgrading our current S76C+ in the near future to these improved items as well."
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Sikorksky S-76s have accumulated more than 4 million flight hours, and delivery of the 600th aircraft in the series is scheduled for later this year.
A new S-76D model will launch in 2008 offering additional product improvements including a new composite main rotor blade, new quiet tail rotor, RIPS that will provide ability to launch into known icing conditions, a new cockpit with an integrated avionics system designed to the latest US and European requirements, and a new P&W Canada PW210 engine.
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From: UK
It's gratifying to see that JCB as a "leading edge" company are prepared to invest in up-to date technology for their fleet.
This contrasts strongly with the complacency evident in the composition of the present North Sea fleet.
Where you can still find creations of Igor flying in the Southern North Sea without even the benefit of an auto-pilot i.e. no altitude or heading hold., no flight director nor a moving map display. As for the crew seats, well..........................
With fraternal greetings, ambi
This contrasts strongly with the complacency evident in the composition of the present North Sea fleet.
Where you can still find creations of Igor flying in the Southern North Sea without even the benefit of an auto-pilot i.e. no altitude or heading hold., no flight director nor a moving map display. As for the crew seats, well..........................
With fraternal greetings, ambi
Hovering AND talking
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Yes, but Sir Anthony has more money than his wife knows what to do with whereas the North Sea operators don't!
And it ain't all roses in that corporate world!
Cheers
Whirls
And it ain't all roses in that corporate world!
Cheers
Whirls
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Whirls,
Then the N.Sea operators should up their rates, stop cutting one another's throats & improve their negotiation skills. I believe I'm correct that the offshore drilling companys have all raised their rates by a considerable amount in the past year, if they can achieve an increase so can the rotary operators. It's still a fact that the overall transportation bill for the majors i.e. ships, aircraft, helis amounts to less than 5% of their operating revenue.
with fraternal greetings, ambi
Then the N.Sea operators should up their rates, stop cutting one another's throats & improve their negotiation skills. I believe I'm correct that the offshore drilling companys have all raised their rates by a considerable amount in the past year, if they can achieve an increase so can the rotary operators. It's still a fact that the overall transportation bill for the majors i.e. ships, aircraft, helis amounts to less than 5% of their operating revenue.
with fraternal greetings, ambi
Hovering AND talking
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From: Propping up bars in the Lands of D H Lawrence and Bishop Bonner
But you are not comparing like with like.
I'm not saying that North Sea operations are not open to improvement but that JCB and Sir A can afford to run a fleet for his own and business purposes because of the very different nature of his company.
It would be like comparing a chauffer-driven Rolls with a local mini-cab business.
I know that analogy may sound harsh and I do agree with you 100% on what you say about North Sea ops but they are two totally different operations; each with their downsides. I don't have any experience of North Sea but I think I would rather that than .....
Apologies to UG & Art E.
Cheers
Whirls
I'm not saying that North Sea operations are not open to improvement but that JCB and Sir A can afford to run a fleet for his own and business purposes because of the very different nature of his company.
It would be like comparing a chauffer-driven Rolls with a local mini-cab business.
I know that analogy may sound harsh and I do agree with you 100% on what you say about North Sea ops but they are two totally different operations; each with their downsides. I don't have any experience of North Sea but I think I would rather that than .....
Apologies to UG & Art E.
Cheers
Whirls
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From: Propping up bars in the Lands of D H Lawrence and Bishop Bonner
Ambi,
Sorry but surely that "unlicenced" grass strip IS licensed as that is where I did my qualifying cross-country a couple of years ago and, to be valid for my licence, I had to land at a Licenced Airfield.
Have to say thanks though to the guys there as they were very hospitable and plied me with tea. Mind you, that's not surprising given the landing fee was £49.50!!!
Cheers
Whirls
Sorry but surely that "unlicenced" grass strip IS licensed as that is where I did my qualifying cross-country a couple of years ago and, to be valid for my licence, I had to land at a Licenced Airfield.
Have to say thanks though to the guys there as they were very hospitable and plied me with tea. Mind you, that's not surprising given the landing fee was £49.50!!!
Cheers
Whirls