Cylone also, loudly, enters the chat…“Current fleet of 15 P-3 Orions”
That isn’t the number of aircraft we have and Canada never had a single P-3 Orion. Ever.
The rest of the Bombardier stuff is likely less accurate.
We need the replacement before 2031. We needed the replacement before we started wasting money on Block 4. GD Canada overstates how awesome the IMS is. No one in the RCAF is officially saying that but having crewed Block 2 and 3 aircraft operationally and taken part in Block 4 ET&E/PAT&E, I’m saying it.
Cylone also, loudly, enters the chat…
(IMS Also designed by GD Canada. Also, a clunky, buggy Operating System…)
It is a mystery for the ages…Yup. IMO, CR2.1 was done ass backwards. Not sure if it was popular with the crews but…the MHWS IMS was a clusterfuck pre-CR2.1. The TWC change was poorly thought out and implemented IMO. MHWS IMS was completely void of LL from the LRP Block 3 LL and development. The brick wall between the 2 projects demonstrates cleared that GD Canada should not have a say in CMMA, IMO.
The FWI for MHWS software support baffled me. Not sure who signed off on that one…
Before winding ourselves up in knots, has the GoC actually signalled any intent not to go ahead with the P-8?Two more years. I keep saying that to myself. Hopefully P8 production continues and PP and the CPC can order it in two more years and limit the damage. I wonder if anyone has calculated the risk if the Bombardier offer doesnt work and we are in 2030 with no alternative
Two more years. I keep saying that to myself. Hopefully P8 production continues and PP and the CPC can order it in two more years and limit the damage. I wonder if anyone has calculated the risk if the Bombardier offer doesnt work and we are in 2030 with no alternative
Before winding ourselves up in knots, has the GoC actually signalled any intent not to go ahead with the P-8?
Yes the cabinet shuffled and we have a new MND, but it’s still under the Trudeau govt.
Like we can afford turkey…I’ve posted my “not in any way from official sources” expectation on official Govt news on this; I am betting the answers will be known shortly after we eat turkey in Oct.
Like we can afford turkey…
Soylent GreenLike we can afford Beyond Meat…
The world's most perfect food.Soylent Green
Mmmmm….people…..Soylent Green
Dude, man up and tell the kids you’re cutting Disney+….it worked for the Minister of Finance, should work for you too.Like we can afford turkey…
I can get onboard with that…Dude, man up and tell the kids you’re cutting Disney+….it worked for the Minister of Finance, should work for you too.
From the presser, it looks like Textron and Netjets have had a long relationship. Did Bombardier really even have a chance?In semi-related news…Ouch!! Talk about a kick between Bombardier’s uprights…no Chally 350s, 650s or Globals for you!
Textron, NetJets sign record-breaking deal for up to 1,500 Citation jets, including new Ascend - Skies Mag
NetJets has also been named launch customer for the new Cessna Citation Ascend.skiesmag.com
don't allow facts to get in the way of a good pointFrom the presser, it looks like Textron and Netjets have had a long relationship. Did Bombardier really even have a chance?