Shell helicopter exec flags possible return of Super Puma to North Sea
A senior executive at Shell's aircraft division has suggested the H225 Super Puma helicopter could return to the operator's list of approved aircraft later this year.
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Union survey highlights helicopter safety fears among North Sea offshore workforce
A union survey of offshore oil and gas workers has highlighted concerns about the safety of North Sea helicopter flights.
Super Puma return would ‘poison industrial relations’ in North Sea
RMT vows to work with other offshore trade unions to fight "dangerous proposals" to bring back Super Puma
Airbus execs hint at return of Super Puma to offshore sector
Airbus executives are confident in the Super Puma's safety, but any return could lead to a battle with labour unions which see it as a "flying coffin".
Industry says parts shortage affecting North Sea helicopters not a safety concern
"At the most extreme it has meant that some operators were not able to fly their intended programme", said one analyst
Airbus delivers additional helicopter to fleet for North Sea wind work
Airbus has announced it has added a new aircraft to the Wiking Helicopter fleet in order to allow the company to continue its growth into the North Sea offshore wind market.
Airbus expects offshore wind transport to escalate profits by £8bn
Helicopter firm Airbus expects the growing offshore wind transport market to add £8 billion to its balance sheet over the next two decades.
Airbus not expecting any surge of oil and gas industry interest
Airbus Helicopters chief executive Bruno Even said yesterday the aircraft manufacturer was not expecting a major recovery in demand from the offshore energy industry despite higher oil prices.
Exclusive: Airbus boss insists embattled H225 is safe, highlights work
Another senior boss at Airbus Helicopters has championed the airworthiness of the French aircraft manufacturer's Super Puma H225s.
VIDEO: Airbus chief takes ride of faith in Super Puma
The chief executive of Airbus Helicopters underlined his faith in the H225 Super Puma by taking a flight in one of the aircraft today.
Airbus pledges to rebuild North Sea confidence in Super Puma
The boss of troubled Super Puma maker Airbus has insisted that the helicopter has an important role to play in the future of the North Sea.