Flylogix to lead trial to open North Sea to increased drone traffic
An upcoming North Sea drone trial could help establish new regulations to promote increased use of drones across the region.
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Aviation authorities issue alert over Leonardo AW139 used in offshore flights
Aviation authorities have issued an emergency airworthiness directive relating to the Leonardo AW139 helicopter used in North Sea offshore operations.
World first for Aberdeenshire’s Nevis Technology as it lands accreditation for helideck monitoring system
An Aberdeenshire offshore environmental monitoring company has become the first in the world to bag a leading industry accreditation.
Aberdeen Airport staff to strike as security concerns are revealed
Aberdeen Airport staff are set to strike again amid concerns that those drafted in to replace them are overlooking serious security threats.
North Sea helicopter crash:Aviation authorities ground more Airbus Super Pumas
The UK and Norwegian Civil Aviation Authorities have extended the flying ban to other Airbus helicopters following last month's North Sea helicopter crash which claimed the lives 13 people.
Total helps develop new device to give oil rig guano the bird
Oil giant Total has been collaborating to develop a new device developed to deter birds from roosting on oil platforms, reducing build up of guano - or bird poo - on helidecks.
Offshore Europe 2015: Sky Futures – new industry regulation for North Sea drones in 2016
A new regulatory standard for drones operating in the North Sea is set to be in place early next year.
Safety still a “priority” one year on from offshore helicopter safety report
Safety remains an "absolute priority" one year on from the publication of a report addressing issues on offshore helicopter flights. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)'s CAT-1145 report was released on February 20, 2014 and listed 61 actions and recommendations aimed at addressing accident prevention for workers travelling offshore by helicopter. It comes one month after the CAA said there is still work to be done to improve flight safety.