UKSAR2G - MCA CivSAR Second Generation

[3D CAM]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Single-pilot SAR? Excellent, we are back to the Wessex days

Better than that, get rid of one of the rear crew and get a sproule net and you are back to Dragonfly days...but saving loads of dosh
My three pennnies worth, as an interested outsider now.
3D

[[email protected]]

Man it all with well meaning amateurs in R22s and we could have a Dad's Army SAR Force

[rrekn]

Rumor has it that the short list is out... Who got in?

[Medevac999]

Originally Posted by rrekn

Rumor has it that the short list is out... Who got in?

Interesting any link?

[Franks Town]

Bristow
CHC
and ?? Maybe Draken Airbus or Heli Ops with a bigger backer.

[EESDL]

Just been told on the 'QT', by a bloke in the pub (socially distanced) that a new company formed by Wiking Helicopters and BelAir have won it. The decision was based on their extensive knowledge of the sector and reputation for delivering on time.......................................

[rrekn]

[jimf671]

Based on the plan for notification and the period of the delay at the start of the year, notification of the selection decision to candidates might be tomorrow(-ish).

No updates on the webpage.

[rrekn]

Official word is out...

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...2g-june-update

Who is Serco?

[Bravo73]

Originally Posted by rrekn

Who is Serco?

https://www.serco.com

A cynic might claim that they are a company designed to siphon off public funds via government contracts.


BTW, EEA Helicopters Operations B.V. = CHC

[Medevac999]

Originally Posted by Bravo73

https://www.serco.com

A cynic might claim that they are a company designed to siphon off public funds via government contracts.


BTW, EEA Helicopters Operations B.V. = CHC

So is SERCO going a lone or partnered? Is AIRBUS with Draken?

[Bravo73]

Originally Posted by Medevac999

So is SERCO going a lone or partnered?

I can only imagine that they have got an aviation partner, at least. But there aren't any press releases or likewise elsewhere on the internet. Maybe this is where Babcock comes in?

Originally Posted by Medevac999

Is AIRBUS with Draken?

Yep. Draken were previous Cobham Aviation Services.

[jimf671]

Originally Posted by rrekn

Official word is out...

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...2g-june-update

Who is Serco?

In spite of vast temptation for cynicism it should be recognised that Serco have been doing rotary aviation stuff since they were created out of RCA Service Division UK in the late 80s.

[EESDL]

Sercoff air partner

Rumour has it it is BIH with their ready-made UK SAR AOC

[Aurora Australis]

Originally Posted by EESDL

Rumour has it it is BIH with their ready-made UK SAR AOC

If so, I hope whoever is making the decisions on awarding contracts looks closely at the levels of service/reliability that they currently achieve on their one SAR contract!

[jimf671]

Originally Posted by EESDL

Rumour has it it is BIH with their ready-made UK SAR AOC

Top of my very short suspect list.

[Medevac999]

Originally Posted by Aurora Australis

If so, I hope whoever is making the decisions on awarding contracts looks closely at the levels of service/reliability that they currently achieve on their one SAR contract!

They seem to have a high turnover of personnel

[Aurora Australis]

Originally Posted by Medevac999

They seem to have a high turnover of personnel

Yes. Engineers and pilots. And a lot of days with 0/2 serviceable.

[Medevac999]

Originally Posted by Aurora Australis

Yes. Engineers and pilots. And a lot of days with 0/2 serviceable.

Obviously this is a rumour network but if the posts are true then good luck to SERCO!

[rrekn]

Originally Posted by Aurora Australis

Yes. Engineers and pilots. And a lot of days with 0/2 serviceable.

To be fair to BIH, who wants to keep heading to the Falklands....