Flight Fleets Analyzer shows that the Indonesian air force ordered three AW101’s in a VIP configuration on 24 November 2015.So far, only one of the helicopters, MSN 50248, is shown as having being delivered. This aircraft had previously been destined for the Indian Air Force as part of a 12 aircraft deal, but this was scuppered in 2014 by allegations of corruption around the Indian procurement. It was delivered to the Indonesian air force on 15 January 2017.The Indonesian delivery supposedly took place despite a presidential decision in late 2015 to cancel the requirement.Indonesian president Joko Widowo reportedly favours the Airbus Helicopters H225, for which Indonesian Aerospace (IAe) produces the upper and lower fuselage. IAe also conducts MRO work for Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft operated in the country.The precise whereabouts of 50248 are unclear. State news agency Antara says that the aircraft has been delivered to Halim air base outside of Jakarta, although FlightGlobal was unable to confirm this.In TV interviews, Indonesian defence officials have expressed dismay about the delivery. The air force chief of staff says the order was placed by his predecessor, and adds that the aircraft has, in fact, not been handed over. An investigation will be made into the purchase.The country’s armed force’s chief says that he was not aware of the order in the first place. The defence minister, meanwhile, says that the finance ministry has paid for the aircraft.
AgustaWestland AW101 0268 suffered extensive damages when it rolled on the side at Sola outside Stavanger this afternoon, the crew was not injured during the accident.
Começo auspicioso o dos Merlin noruegueses...
Citação de: Charlie Jaguar em Novembro 24, 2017, 08:37:46 pmComeço auspicioso o dos Merlin noruegueses... Não sei porquê cheira-me a argolada da grossa no Cockpit . Abraços
Citação de: tenente em Novembro 25, 2017, 10:28:46 amCitação de: Charlie Jaguar em Novembro 24, 2017, 08:37:46 pmComeço auspicioso o dos Merlin noruegueses... Não sei porquê cheira-me a argolada da grossa no Cockpit . AbraçosPois é. Cheira-me a um caso de "não ter mãozinhas" ainda para o bicho.
Citação de: Charlie Jaguar em Novembro 25, 2017, 10:37:42 amCitação de: tenente em Novembro 25, 2017, 10:28:46 amCitação de: Charlie Jaguar em Novembro 24, 2017, 08:37:46 pmComeço auspicioso o dos Merlin noruegueses... Não sei porquê cheira-me a argolada da grossa no Cockpit . AbraçosPois é. Cheira-me a um caso de "não ter mãozinhas" ainda para o bicho. Vá-se lá saber o porquê mas é o que eu penso também, e, se calhar até não estaremos muito afastados do que aconteceu, o Material tem sempre razão a puta da tesão do mijo ás vezes é o que dá !!Abraços
The first flight of a Merlin for Poland in Polish colours