Super Puma flights resume from Aberdeen
The ten-month grounding of the North Sea EC225 helicopter fleet has officially come to an end with the first flight from Aberdeen today.
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Offshore workers attending a safety seminar yesterday said they remain wary about flying on helicopters that were suspended from use after two ditching incidents.
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Super Puma meetings will reveal ‘due diligence’ of helicopter safety checks
North Sea workers and their families will meet oil and gas safety leaders next week to discuss the return of the grounded EC225 helicopters.
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Safety success milestone for Thistle platform
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Super Puma pilots confident of returning to the sky after flight restrictions lifted
A helicopter pilot has expressed his confidence at getting back in the cockpit of a Super Puma aircraft after all flying restrictions were lifted on the fleet.
End of the month before Super Puma fleet may fly again
While Super Pumas are now clear to fly, it is likely to be a number of weeks before they take to the skies.
Air regulators approve modifications to allow Super Puma fleet to begin flights
Air safety regulators have given their approval to plans for modifications which will allow the grounded EC225 Super Puma fleet to return to the air.
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Canada oil blast death toll ‘could reach 50’
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Offshore safety inspection has been undermined, claims RMT
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Crew member missing and six more hurt after Saipem rig sinks off Angola
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New training academy for marine safety firm
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Super Pumas set for return after being declared ‘safe and ready to fly’
The firm which builds the grounded Super Puma helicopter has revealed they could be back in the air within days - and vowed they will never ditch again because of gearbox failings.
New look for Bond as red livery set to disappear from skies
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