Shell helicopter exec flags possible return of Super Puma to North Sea
A senior executive at Shell's aircraft division has suggested the H225 Super Puma helicopter could return to the operator's list of approved aircraft later this year.
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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.
Airbus execs hint at return of Super Puma to offshore sector
Airbus executives are confident in the Super Puma's safety, but any return could lead to a battle with labour unions which see it as a "flying coffin".
Les Linklater: “We all want to go home safe”
Executive director of the organisation tasked with keeping offshore workers safe, Les Linklater of Step Change speaks to Energy Voice about how essential it is to get people to talk about helicopter safety, even when that conversation is difficult.
Airbus: We are ‘actively considering’ CEO Super Puma flight under offshore conditions
Helicopter manufacturer Airbus is “actively considering” the possibility of putting CEO Guillaume Faury in a offshore H225 work flight situation in response to an online petition.
British Embassy in Norway publishes guidance for bereaved UK nationals
The British Embassy in Norway has published fresh guidance for the friends and relatives of UK nationals who have died in the Scandinavian country. The online document contains advice about death reports and certificates, transportation of the deceased back to the UK, as well as information about inquests. It also has links to travel advice documents and victim support agencies.
Unions respond to further Super Puma grounding
Union organisation Offshore Coordinating Group said offshore workers remained concerned about any resumption of flights of the Airbus Super Puma H225, following the Norwegian authorities decision to ban all flights, including search and rescue missions.