Pictures: Storm Otto helicopter towed through Aberdeen after blades snap
Onlookers in Aberdeen were treated to an unusual sight this week as a helicopter, whose blades were snapped during Storm Otto, was towed through the city.
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Update: New images show damage to stranded heli on Elgin platform after blades snap during Storm Otto
A helicopter has been left stranded onboard TotalEnergies’ Elgin platform after storm winds ripped off several of its rotor blades.
‘Only a matter of time’ until offshore helicopter scarcity drives up prices
New analysis of the global helicopter services sector shows a return to pre-pandemic levels of activity, but warns a shortage of aircraft and parts will likely mean an increase in prices.
‘Crunching sound’ on CHC helicopter in Aberdeen identified gearbox failure
Investigators have raised safety concerns after discovery of a gearbox failure on a CHC helicopter in Aberdeen after a “crunching sound” was heard.
‘Rapid growth’ forecast for offshore wind with 100 extra helicopters required by 2030
“Rapid growth” is being forecast for the offshore wind helicopter market, with nearly 100 extra aircraft needed by 2030.
Signs point to recovery for offshore helicopter market as downturn hits ‘key inflection point’
The downturn has hit a “key inflection point”, with signs pointing to recovery for the offshore oil and gas helicopter market, according to new analysis.
NHV Group lands five-year helicopter contract extension with Ithaca
Helicopter group NHV has landed a five-year North Sea contract extension with Ithaca Energy.
UK and Norwegian unions establish group to improve North Sea helicopter safety
Unions from the UK and Norway have established a dedicated working group to improve helicopter safety across the North Sea oil and gas industry.
NHV takes delivery of new H175 helicopter in Aberdeen
Helicopter operator NHV has celebrated delivery of a new aircraft for its Aberdeen base following some key contract wins.
Ministers won’t commit to copter safety inquiry despite union pressure
Trade union bosses have issued fresh calls for a public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety after a report showed fatigue was a factor in a “near miss” at Aberdeen Airport.
Union to push for helicopter inquiry in wake of ‘disturbing’ report
The RMT trade union has vowed to step up pressure for a public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety after a report showed engineer fatigue contributed to the collapse of an aircraft's landing gear.
‘Lack of experience and fatigue’ contributed to collapse of Aberdeen helicopter’s landing gear
Investigators have said engineers’ “lack of experience and fatigue” contributed to the collapse of a North Sea helicopter's landing gear.
Union boss slams ‘unacceptable’ pressure on workers following helicopter report
A union boss has criticised “unacceptable” pressure on workers in response to a report into a safety incident on a North Sea helicopter.
Helicopter safety should leave no stone unturned
With North Sea helicopter safety in the spotlight, there will doubtless be many offshore workers once again spooked by having to commute to their places of work using a mode of transport that they would not ordinarily choose.
‘Scary stuff’ – union boss reacts to crack found on North Sea helicopter
A union boss has described an image of a crack found on an offshore helicopter as “scary stuff” and called for greater transparency for workers.
Copter ‘crack’ response a good example of systems working well, industry chiefs say
The rapid response to a crack found in a North Sea helicopter last week was a “very good example” of the inspection system working well, industry chiefs said.
Updated: Disruption as crack found on North Sea copter
North Sea flights were disrupted yesterday after a “crack” was detected on part of a helicopter operating out of Aberdeen.
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.