Copter returns to service following claims door ‘opened’ during flight
A helicopter has been given a clean bill of health following claims that one of its doors opened mid-flight.
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EASA orders checks on Airbus copters following fatal crash in Japan
Europe’s air safety watchdog has issued an “emergency” airworthiness directive on certain Airbus helicopter models following a fatal crash in Japan.
Mother of 2009 crash victim backs calls for North Sea helicopter inquiry
The mother of an offshore helicopter crash victim has backed calls for a public inquiry into North Sea chopper safety.
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.
H175 helicopter taken ashore on a ship after warning light appears
A stricken Airbus H175 helicopter had to be taken ashore aboard a ship after a cockpit warning light appeared while the aircraft was on an oil rig.
Checks ordered on Super Pumas to detect ‘cracks’ on rotor component
Europe’s aviation watchdog has issued an “emergency” airworthiness directive (AD) ordering operators to carry out a new set of checks on Super Puma helicopters.
Super Puma crash findings lead to checks on Airbus copters
Airbus has told helicopter operators to carry out rigorous checks on aircraft gearboxes following last year’s fatal crash in Norway.
Airbus targets VIP market
Airbus has unveiled plans for a new exclusive service targeting the 'VIP' demographic.
EASA issues directive for Bergen crash helicopter model
The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued an airworthiness directive for the Airbus A350 model helicopter – the same model that was involved in a crash in Bergen last week.
Investigators still searching for root cause of North Sea copter crash
Witnesses of a fatal North Sea helicopter crash saw an “explosion in the sky” as the aircraft’s main rotor detached, a new report said.
CAA confirms Super Pumas to remain grounded
The UK Civil Aviation authority (CAA) have confirmed that flight restrictions on Super Puma 225s would remain in place.
Fatigue fracture caused fatal North Sea copter crash, investigators confirm
Investigators today confirmed that last year’s fatal North Sea helicopter crash off Norway was caused by a “fatigue fracture” in one of the Super Puma 225's gears.
Checks ordered as helicopter ‘bonnet’ falls off
Europe’s air transport safety body yesterday ordered a round of checks after an engine cover fell off an Airbus helicopter during a flight.
Divers find ‘vital’ missing part of North Sea crash helicopter
Divers have found a “vital” missing part from a Super Puma helicopter that crashed in Norway last year, killing 13 people.
New gearbox checks ordered for Super Puma 225s
Europe’s aviation safety body has ordered another round of inspections on the gearboxes of Airbus 225 helicopters.
Investigators to publish new report into fatal Norway copter crash
Investigators will publish a new “preliminary” report into the causes of a fatal helicopter crash off Norway on the anniversary of the tragedy.
EASA updates directive on Airbus helicopters
Europe’s aviation safety body has handed down an airworthiness directive (AD) for a number of Airbus helicopter models.
Super Puma maker “regrets” permanent ban by Statoil
Statoil's permanent ban of Super Puma helicopters has come as a blow to Airbus which said it "regrets" the move.
Airbus poised to cut 1,000 jobs in drive to streamline business
Airbus Group SE is poised to scrap an estimated 1,000 office jobs as the European aerospace giant moves to eliminate duplication between its main plane-making arm and the rest of the group.
Airbus stays silent on Super Puma claims
Airbus Helicopters said yesterday it would not comment on “anonymous and unverified information” after a newspaper reported its North Sea Super Pumas may suffer from a design flaw.
Airbus cuts almost 600 helicopter jobs as crash, oil clip demand
Airbus Group SE announced the first of what may prove to be thousands of job cuts across its business, saying it will eliminate 582 posts at its helicopter arm following a slump in demand from the oil and gas industry and a fatal crash that grounded one of its most popular models.
Super Puma maker Airbus highlights rise in helicopter sales
The manufacturer of the ill-fated Super Puma reported a 20% drop in third quarter earnings although sales of helicopters rose.
Airbus proposes new Air Directive for EC225s after oil leaks
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) for EC 225 helicopters.
North Sea flight hours up 50% for S-92s since Norway helicopter crash
The number of hours flown by Sikorsky S-92 helicopters in the North Sea has gone up 50% since Super Pumas were grounded following a fatal crash in Norway.
Airbus boss says no plans to scrap Super Puma in wake of North Sea helicopter crash
The boss of Airbus said the company has no plans to scrap its Super Puma helicopter as the fleet of helicopters remains grounded after 13 people were killed in April.