Despite the poor relations between the DDS and HCS and the more assertive policy initiated by Captain Clone pragmatism has come to the fore as a 290 million zark deal for Clone built transport aircraft has been re-negotiated. Despite both sides being in a form of cold war the DDS desperately need transport aircraft and no UNP based manufacturers are able to fill the order, and the HCS could do with cash and to keep production lines open.
50 C-440s, 25 C-485s plus 10 refurbished ex-HCSAF VC-370 aircraft will be delivered from 2109 with spares and maintenance support for 10 years. Further orders may follow.
