I haven’t seen any announcement. Do you have a link?

No sorry, as far as I know, its awarded but not announced, I havent seen it publicised either.

thanks anyway. If it has been awarded 1 month ago then it should be announced soon.

I believe the winning bidder has been informed but it has not yet been publicly announced as it is in a period where other bidders can lodge disputes. There may have been a dispute from the incumbent and this has to be assessed.

LZ

Some interesting Q&A in Parliament here, if you get your google translate page open......(or speak Dutch!)
https://www.parlementairemonitor.nl/...0/vlgdj78hyhzr

As this is ppRune - Bristows seem to have won it

They had the contract before. Translating 212's post it looks like the Dutch want a bigger air frame.

Or even one that actually meets the contractural requirements....

I think you have mis-interpreted it.
There was indeed a question about size but this has been answered.
The requirement for 16 persons rescue may been fulfilled by 2 aircraft.

indeed now machines with nightvision and true anti-icing.
and both aircraft manned with certified paramedic

Google translate 😂

Whilst not the rotary element - hasn't the fixed wing element of Dutch SAR/Coastguard, formerly covered by a couple of DO-228's been awarded as well , currently in the process of being replaced by a couple of Dash 8's via a non European provider/operator ? I'd read that on the web somewhere a couple of months ago if I recollect correctly , although this is a rumour network (of course).

Changes a foot all around ?

Correct, a consortium of JetSupport and PAL Aerospace were awarded the contract end of September last year for Maritime Surveillance Aircraft and it is with Dash 8's.

Dutch Coastguard Dash8’s are on wet lease from Dutch company Jetsupport (from spring 2022)
Jetsupport is backed by Canadian company Provincial Aerospace (or Provincial Air Lines??)
Jetsupport does currently the maintenance of the Dorniers. And PAL has previously delivered 2 Dash8s to Dutch Caribian Coastguard.

Dutch coastguard

Still no announcement, so must be a big dispute if you are correct

Maybe they have changed their mind? Nearly June with nothing announced!

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-n...-services-2026

Bristow Orders 50 eSTOLs To Launch Air Services in 2026

by Charles Alcock
- August 26, 2021, 10:57 AM
https://www.ainonline.com/sites/aino...amp=1629994300
Helicopter operator Bristow intends to pursue new business opportunities by adding Electra's new eSTOL aircraft to its fleet from 2026. (Image: Electra)Helicopter operator Bristow today committed to buying up to 50 hybrid-electric STOL airplanes being developed by Electra Aero for air services starting in 2026, when the aircraft is set to enter service. Under a memorandum of understanding, Bristow will also support the startup in “development of the eSTOL aircraft’s operations, design, and safety features to meet customer, as well as FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada certification requirements.”

In addition, the two companies intend to jointly explore potential new applications for the hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing airplane, with a focus on middle-mile logistics needs for retailers.

The aircraft will feature Electra’s proprietary blown-lift design and eight electric motors, as well as an as-yet-unspecified turbogenerator to recharge batteries in flight. According to Virginia-based Electra, it will be able to carry between five and seven passengers or 1,800 pounds of cargo on trips of up to around 500 miles in all weather conditions. Currently unnamed, the eSTOL model is expected to need a surface of no more than 300 feet to take off and land, allowing it to operate many missions currently being performed by rotorcraft.

The move marks a significant departure for Bristow, which today operates a worldwide fleet of around 240 rotorcraft, mainly serving customers in the oil and gas sector, as well as providing services such as search-and-rescue for governments and civil organizations.

Want more? You can find a longer version of this article at FutureFlight.aero, a news and information resource developed by AIN to provide objective coverage and analysis of cutting-edge aviation technology.

Investing in aviation + Bristow = :ugh:

https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandga...siness-to-chc/

All done then!