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A Burning Problem
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Mediation Plan On Behalf Of Perrin Aircraft Corporation
STRONG POINTS
There has been no binding contract between Perrin Aircraft Corporation (Perrin) and
Whittle Engines (Whittle) for the development of the FW2X engine for use in the 8S
jet aeroplane, despite oral discussions regarding the same. This is especially beneficial
to Perrin who is looking to enter into an agreement with Bollin & Lamb for the supply of
WEAK POINTS
Whittle has supplied engines to 80% of Perrins previously manufactured jets. Perrin
also provides engine maintenance to all customers who have installed the FW1X
engine. The spare parts used are supplied and manufactured by Whittle, and thus
Perrin is reliant on Whittle in this aspect. As a result, they cannot afford to antagonise
Whittle too much.
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Mediation Plan On Behalf Of Perrin Aircraft Corporation
The size of the AmVac order would cause Perrins manufacturing capabilities to be
stretched very thinly. The two years spent in fulfilling the order would probably mean
the loss of share in the consumer market, as well as antagonising Whittle, whose
engines would effectively not be used until completion of the AmVac order.
Although the air safety investigation is likely to clear both parties of any liability, it may
not be released before the Beacon Hill Air Show. Delay in clearing Perrin of any liability
will definitely result in reduced sales, as was already seen at the Los Santos Air Show.
Perrin would be looking to ensure that the supply and maintenance arrangement for
the FW1X engines used in the 4S and 6S aircraft is unaffected, as these are the best
Perrin is seeking to ensure the supply of spare parts from Whittle to perform engine
maintenance on the previously sold 4S and 6S aircraft, without affecting the imminent
AmVac contract.
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Mediation Plan On Behalf Of Perrin Aircraft Corporation
Perrin would seek to ensure that maintenance agreements with customers on the
previously sold aircraft remain intact, as it is a highly lucrative aspect of Perrins
business.
Any agreement between Perrin and Whittle should not affect the completion of the
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Mediation Plan On Behalf Of Perrin Aircraft Corporation