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Post by Ykato on Aug 5, 2012 13:43:13 GMT 12
So three or more have been removed from operation with the RNZAF but none of the "new" aircraft have entered service, what gives? Two in the Hawkers hangar at Ardmore allocated ZK prefixes (normal procedure prior RNZAF serials) and two in the Hawkers hangar at Sydney/Bankstown weather VH prefixes. apache pics mike mrcaviation.blogspot.co.nz/2012/08/apaches-at-grand-canyon.html
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Post by Ykato on Aug 9, 2012 18:40:44 GMT 12
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Post by Ykato on Aug 13, 2012 12:55:44 GMT 12
Flight ID From To Departure Time Arrival Time Aircraft Type Status VHLKR NZHN YLHI 8/13/2012 10:49AM IDLE 8/13/2012 1:52PM AEST BE20 In Flight www.flightexplorer.com
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Post by Ykato on Aug 13, 2012 16:12:09 GMT 12
1 out 1 in Next Kingairs Arrives for Parked Up duties: NZ1884
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2012 16:48:45 GMT 12
Is 1884 the last of the old King Air's
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Post by corsair67 on Aug 13, 2012 16:52:29 GMT 12
I was amazed to see the age of this original batch of Kingairs. Because they always looked so immaculate and tidy while in RNZAF service, I assumed they were almost new when they entered service. Mind you, the RNZAF's Iroquois are also kept in such good shape that it's hard to believe they are all between 46 and 42 years old. I see from CASA's website that VH-LKR was registered to an aircraft hire company based at Jandakot airport in WA on the 3rd August.
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Post by Ykato on Aug 13, 2012 20:13:49 GMT 12
Is 1884 the last of the old King Air's Think their's still one to go?
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Post by Ykato on Aug 13, 2012 23:01:06 GMT 12
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Post by area51 on Aug 27, 2012 2:17:10 GMT 12
The first King Air has been noted in the RNZAF livery per the previous King Air's and sporting NZ7121 serial number. It arrived at Ardmore wearing both its RNZAF number and ZK-KHP on the side.
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Post by Ykato on Aug 30, 2012 7:23:28 GMT 12
Is 1884 the last of the old King Air's Last one NZ1885 Arrived sometime this week.
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Post by beagle on Aug 30, 2012 7:46:41 GMT 12
yes, KHP looks very very tidy
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Post by beagle on Sept 20, 2012 18:23:53 GMT 12
so how long before a photo appears of all 5 new ones on the OH flight line
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Post by beagle on Sept 20, 2012 19:25:14 GMT 12
Has Big John used one of the new ones to go to the Chathams or was this a civillian flight or even a C130
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Post by Ykato on Sept 20, 2012 19:42:03 GMT 12
Has Big John used one of the new ones to go to the Chathams or was this a civillian flight or even a C130 Showed a C-130 on the news NZ7004
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Post by Ykato on Oct 16, 2012 18:51:03 GMT 12
Hawker Pacific signs Air Force aircraft contract Tuesday, 16 October, 2012 - 16:01 The New Zealand Defence Force signed a contract today with Hawker Pacific New Zealand for the supply and maintenance support of four King Air B200 aircraft. "The King Air B200 is a high performance turboprop aircraft that has proven itself to Defence Forces across the world as a flexible and reliable platform," said Craig Purry, Vice President for Government Business Hawker Pacific. "The B200 aircraft is a critical component of our fleet as it will be our interim advanced pilot training aircraft and also provide a domestic air transport capability," said Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell, Chief of Air Force. "The five year performance based-contract encompasses an innovative finance leasing solution provided through Hawker Pacific New Zealand. It also provides support arrangements utilising the unique and efficient Hawker-developed Hybrid Airworthiness processes which have been specifically tailored to meet the demanding RNZAF training and air lift operational requirements," said Mr Purry. Since being notified as the preferred tenderer the fleet of aircraft has been purchased and ferried to New Zealand, modified, tested and accepted, including gaining the necessary airworthiness approval of both NZCAA and NZDF. Prior to entering service, Hawker Pacific installed a range of modifications to the aircraft intended to meet the operational needs of the RNZAF as well as to supplement the factory standard advanced Rockwell Collins Pro-Line 21 avionics suite and Pratt and Whitney PT6 turbo-prop engines. "The demonstrated strength of the relationships that have already been established across all facets of the project bodes extremely well for the future success of this project going forward. Hawker Pacific’s approach in combining civilian efficiencies and tailored military specific customer outcomes is especially relevant in an era where there is increasing pressure to deliver capabilities in an innovative and cost effective manner," said Mr Purry. "We are delighted to welcome these newer B200s into the Air Force fleet and we look forward to working with Hawker Pacific," said Air Vice-Marshal Stockwell. www.voxy.co.nz/business/hawker-pacific-signs-air-force-aircraft-contract/5/137887
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Post by beagle on Oct 19, 2012 17:30:10 GMT 12
so have we got the complete 4 aircraft on the OH flight line yet. Are they all painted in the same scheme.
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Post by madmac on Oct 19, 2012 22:14:09 GMT 12
So what does "unique and efficient Hawker-developed Hybrid Airworthiness" mean? Is it military or civil, it can't both Airworthiness Systems
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