Norway investigators reveal autopilot a factor in fatal S-92 crash
A preliminary report into a fatal helicopter crash offshore Norway has identified the autopilot system of the Sikorsky S-92 as a factor in the accident.
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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.
Sikorsky: High reliability benchmark saw firm ‘punished’ over S-92 maintenance backlog
A Sikorsky boss said his firm set such a high benchmark for reliability that it was "punished" when a global spare parts shortage hit its S-92 helicopter model.
Sky not the only limit in future North Sea aviation
If the hype is to be believed, a new generation of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft is set to transform the landscape of aviation in the coming decade.
‘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.
Investigation launched into ‘serious’ incident involving S92 helicopter in Norway
A serious incident involving a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter in Norway is being investigated.
Updated: Passengers safe after North Sea copter makes emergency landing
A North Sea helicopter made an emergency landing in Aberdeen on Monday evening due to a technical fault.
Total, Cnooc go with Babcock for North Sea flights
Babcock Offshore said today that it had won two new contracts for helicopter crew change operations out of its Aberdeen base.
Babcock hits back at Sikorsky in £53m legal battle over North Sea helicopters
UK operator Babcock has hit back at manufacturer Sikorsky amid legal claims it reneged on a £53million deal for two North Sea helicopters.
Next generation: Leonardo AW189s will replace Sikorskys at Inverness
The next generation of search and rescue helicopters has arrived in the north.
Helicopters built to work hard, Sikorsky chief says
Helicopters are at their happiest when they are being worked hard, a boss at manufacturer Sikorsky said.
Bristow casts doubt on future, flags ‘weaknesses’ in financial reporting
The US firm behind a major North Sea helicopter operation has cast doubt on its own future.
Sikorsky says technical issue with S92 on North Sea platform ‘isolated’
A fault which left a helicopter stuck on a North Sea platform was "isolated" to that particular aircraft, manufacturer Sikorsky has said.
S-92 will be leading North Sea copter ‘for decades’
Helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky has claimed its S-92 will remain the leading helicopter in the North Sea “for decades to come”.
Lifeboat called out after S92 helicopter landing gear malfunction
A lifeboat was called to the aid of a Sikorsky 92 helicopter on Monday afternoon due to a fault with its landing gear, RNLI has revealed.
S92 copters to get landing gear parts replaced early
US authorities have sent out orders for the inspection and early replacement of certain landing gear components on Sikorsky S92 helicopters.
North Sea helicopter pilots ‘took action’ to avoid collision
Two helicopters carrying offshore workers had to take action to avoid a collision off the coast of Aberdeen, an official probe has heard.
Operators told to replace S92 component
The US air safety regulator has issued an airworthiness directive for Sikorsky S92 helicopters following tests carried out by the manufacturer.
Sikorsky S92 Irish Coastguard chopper hit rocks, investigators claim
The Sikorsky S92 Irish Coast Guard helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic a week ago struck rocks on an island, investigators have said.
Copter resilience fleet not the answer to North Sea transport issues
A backup helicopter fleet is not the answer to the North Sea oil sector’s transport issues, an industry chief has said.
Some S-92 aircraft parts used in North Sea returned to Sikorsky HQ after assessment checks
A number of S-92 helicopters used in the North Sea have been returned to their manufacturer for further checks.
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.
Checks were carried out on North Sea flight before offshore safety incident, operator says
A helicopter operator said last night safety checks had been carried out on helicopters including the one involved in an incident last month.
Reliance “risk” on S-92 helicopters previously raised by North Sea bosses
Super Pumas have been grounded since April 2016 after a fatal helicopter crash killed 13 people.
Oil & Gas UK backs Sikorsky recall of S-92 helicopters from North Sea
Industry body Oil & Gas UK said it supported "any steps" taken to ensure the safe travel of North Sea workers after S-92 helicopters were recalled by Sikorsky.