Italy buys firefighting Cranes!
Italy buys firefighting Cranes!
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From: Waltham Abbey, Essex, UK
I asked Erickson.... based on your rumour text.
I was going to let you know if they reply........
....but that happened quicker than I expected!
The quick reply was .... 'Not at this time.'
which I guess means 'Yes but the ink is still wet.... [or still in the pen]'
I was going to let you know if they reply........
....but that happened quicker than I expected!
The quick reply was .... 'Not at this time.'
which I guess means 'Yes but the ink is still wet.... [or still in the pen]'
Last edited by PANews; 15th August 2003 at 07:16.
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From: Beyond the black stump!
4 ships with 2 options (forgot to mention that part earlier)!
Next will be re-engining, composite blades and then NEW airframes.
Congratulations to everyone there. Persistence and hard work has paid off!
Next will be re-engining, composite blades and then NEW airframes.
Congratulations to everyone there. Persistence and hard work has paid off!
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From: Waltham Abbey, Essex, UK
So the final consensus is that yes they have? or no they haven't?
The fat lady has yet to sing, but [especially with Griffo's input] there are strong indications that they will buy.
The Forestry [Corpo Forestale dello Stato......zzzzz, State Forestry Corps!] people have a project requirement with sufficient money which would fit the bill. We just have to wait.... but do not hold your breath, this is Italy and this years season is ending even if Erickson could complete on time!
The fat lady has yet to sing, but [especially with Griffo's input] there are strong indications that they will buy.
The Forestry [Corpo Forestale dello Stato......zzzzz, State Forestry Corps!] people have a project requirement with sufficient money which would fit the bill. We just have to wait.... but do not hold your breath, this is Italy and this years season is ending even if Erickson could complete on time!
Senis Semper Fidelis
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From: Lancashire U K
Hey you Pinko's
Big Al said notting abou thezze flyingo craneso, any contract should be givven out by the boss, anyone else who is trying to be involved will be sleeping wid the fishe's, Capish
Big Al said notting abou thezze flyingo craneso, any contract should be givven out by the boss, anyone else who is trying to be involved will be sleeping wid the fishe's, Capish
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I have seen sky cranes here at the Naples, Italy Capodichino Airport frequently this summer, but from a distance and unable to see to whom they belong. I suspect they are Erickson's.
We certainly can use their help this summer.
We certainly can use their help this summer.
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From: Australia
Griffo and his mouth!!
Griffo, dream on, you have been a contractor - not an employee - of Ericksons for under 12 months - even the staff who have been there for years still can't confirm that this has been signed!! Me thinks you should go back to your hammock!! You have trouble with your mouth!!!
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From: Sri Lanka
I heard that the Koren's are looking at selling their Cranes to the Italian buyers. t Heard they are cheaper than the Cranes from Erickson. Newer too!!!
By the way, can anyone who works for Erickson please tell me how to get a job with them?
By the way, can anyone who works for Erickson please tell me how to get a job with them?
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Korean Kranes
C'mon Wheel... Korea would likely chain their crane (1) to the ground before it'd get outta the country. Are you really serious.
I think Griffo or Cap'n John work for Erickson Air Cranes maybe they'd hook you up, dunno though they haven't replied, see above
I think Griffo or Cap'n John work for Erickson Air Cranes maybe they'd hook you up, dunno though they haven't replied, see above
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Well, this thread is a little disjointed now that Griffo has retracted his snorkel and returned to base.
Cyclic Hotline (or anyone ) got any more details on what the Italians are rumored to have requested? Be a shame if this topic went colder than the weather in Europe.
Cyclic Hotline (or anyone ) got any more details on what the Italians are rumored to have requested? Be a shame if this topic went colder than the weather in Europe.
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From: Beyond the black stump!
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