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“ By making almost everything ourselves to our own design , in our own factory with our own fantastic workforce we can achieve all the savings we need to reduce the costs of helicopter ownership and operation . We will never compromise on quality or safety to save costs . We simply don ’ t need to .”
Keeping most of the manufacturing inhouse also reduces the lead times that would be typical when relying on suppliers . The HX50 also overcomes some common problems experienced by owners and operators . Peter elucidates : “ It eliminates the massive depreciation suffered by owners of helicopters with a mandatory 12-year aircraft and engine overhaul requirement .
“ A typical 12-year inspection for a comparable aircraft will likely cost at least £ 300,000 depending on engine condition . In contrast , the airworthiness of parts and components of the HX50 are determined
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‘ on condition ’ and not by age . Because each component of the HX50 has a long 5000- hour ‘ time between overhauls ’ with no hard calendar inspection trigger , HX50 owners will not suffer the same crippling operating costs and depreciation as other helicopter owners .”
Another area where the company is staying ahead of the curve to meet demands from both private and commercial customers is in sustainability . Making the HX50 compatible with biofuel was essential . Peter expands : “ First and foremost , our customers have told us that they want the option . More generally , the likely impact of environmental regulation on the aviation sector is significant – as recently evidenced in France with its ban of short haul commercial flights . An aircraft and engine that does not provide biofuel optionality is not a solution for commercial operators .”
There has already been a substantial response to this transformative offering . Hill has already received over 1300 advanced orders , representing a sales order book
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