Bristow predicts ‘challenging conditions’ to persist into 2021, sells off 10 Super Puma helicopters
Bristow has predicted “challenging conditions” will persist for the offshore oil and gas market for the next year.
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Unite threatens strike over “flying coffins” ahead of H225 debate
The Scottish head of Unite said thousands of North Sea workers would be urged to strike if the controversial Super Puma returned to service.
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.
North Sea helicopter crash survivor speaks out after H225 U-turn
A survivor of the 2013 Super Puma crash has told of his shock after hearing about plans to bring the helicopter back into service.
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.
Industri Energi says EASA H225 ruling is “incomprehensible”
A Norwegian union has criticised a ruling by the EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) on lifting a suspension of H225s.
Airbus trials new weapon system on military version of crisis hit Super Puma
Airbus Helicopters has recently completed a first round of firing tests using with a variant of the Super Puma helicopters grounded following the latest fatal crash involving the troubled copter.
North Sea helicopter crash: Norway grounds all H225 flights, including search and rescue
Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority has decided to suspend all use of the Super Puma H225, after the Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN) is calling on the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to take “immediate action” to ensure the aircraft was safe.