Aus Army AW139s
And I thought the RNZAF was profligate in purchasing A109M for ab-initio training!
The army used to have some EC135 at Darwin to maintain proficiency while waiting for the Tigers.
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And it will certainly be handy to be typed and current on one of the most commonly used EMS/SAR and Offshore heli platforms in Oz when you retire.
AW139 Leased or purchased ? No info on ADF tender website and no info on review of MRH future withdrawal either. Bit of scaremongering going on??
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If it's accurate... what a wonderful use of taxpayer funds when arguably a 109, 135 or even the IFR 119 would do the trick?
Could it actually be more about jobs for the boys on the taxpayer's ticket... again?
One hopes that there's a more sensible explanation or that it's actually rubbish.
Could it actually be more about jobs for the boys on the taxpayer's ticket... again?
One hopes that there's a more sensible explanation or that it's actually rubbish.
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Instead of training their pilots to leave, why not get H145 and/or B429 to evaluate them for the “little bird” project, and create a cadre of trained guys for when the little birds are finally chosen?
http://www.adf-serials.com/AW139.htm
Be nice to see AW139 painted in Oz camouflage or will they have the civilian colors of the successful nodded but with Army titles only.
cheers
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Another article hinting to a further purchase beyond the 'interim' capibilty. More AW139s or perhaps something larger?
A high-level Defence official told ABC Investigations the ADF was considering major purchases, including a new fleet of cheaper, civilian-grade helicopters to respond to fires and floods.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-...rises/12821174
A high-level Defence official told ABC Investigations the ADF was considering major purchases, including a new fleet of cheaper, civilian-grade helicopters to respond to fires and floods.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-...rises/12821174
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I do wonder if the matter is really more about a bunch of frustrated ./ bored Army aviators looking to qualify themselves sufficiently to leave the service? That would be just what the Aussie industry needs :P