与赞比亚AYA Technologies(AYA Technologies)交易的9.2M直升机被取消, 马拉维在仲裁中面临巨大的成本风险。 Malawi risks massive costs in arbitration over canceled $9.2M helicopter deal with Zambia’s AYA Technologies.

与赞比亚AYA Technologies公司(AYA Technologies)的920万美元纠纷中, 马拉维政府面临不断升级的财政和声誉风险, Malawi’s government faces escalating financial and reputational risks in a $9.2 million dispute with Zambian firm AYA Technologies over a cancelled helicopter deal, as experts urge a negotiated settlement to avoid costly international arbitration. 政府在2024年为两架贝尔412直升机支付了50万美元的押金,然后在发现它们不适合飞行后取消了购买,促使AYA起诉46万美元. The government paid a $500,000 deposit in 2024 for two Bell 412 helicopters before canceling the purchase after finding them unfit to fly, prompting AYA to sue for $4.6 million. 法律专家警告说,由于利息、收费和罚款,仲裁可能导致总成本为12亿至150亿肯尼亚克朗,并引述了类似案件中过去的损失。 Legal experts warn that arbitration could result in total costs of K12 to K15 billion due to interest, fees, and penalties, citing past losses in similar cases. 他们强调,遵守仲裁程序往往超过技术优势,使马拉维容易受到伤害。 They stress that procedural compliance in arbitration often outweighs technical merits, making Malawi vulnerable. 鉴于对国防采购中间人和信用等级受损的关切,建议官员们现在解决,以防止公共财政和国际地位进一步紧张。 With concerns over middlemen in defense procurement and damage to credit standing, officials are advised to settle now to prevent further strain on public finances and international standing.