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.
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VIDEO: Airbus chief takes ride of faith in Super Puma
The chief executive of Airbus Helicopters underlined his faith in the H225 Super Puma by taking a flight in one of the aircraft today.
Checks ordered on Super Pumas to detect ‘cracks’ on rotor component
Europe’s aviation watchdog has issued an “emergency” airworthiness directive (AD) ordering operators to carry out a new set of checks on Super Puma helicopters.
Unite urges all MSPs to oppose Super Puma return
A trade union has urged all MSPs to support efforts to prevent the return of Super Puma helicopters to the North Sea.
MSP calls for parliamentary debate on North Sea copter safety
An MSP yesterday called for a parliamentary debate on helicopter safety ahead of any move to return Super Pumas to action in the North Sea.
US helicopter operator says public confidence will determine Super Puma return
US helicopter operator Era Group has said the return of controversial offshore helicopters will be down to "market receptivity".
North Sea industry ‘getting by’ without Super Pumas
A group created to address North Sea helicopter capacity concerns has not met in more than five months because the oil sector “hasn’t got a pan-industry issue”.
Shell and other supermajors say ‘no plans’ for return of Super Pumas
Oil supermajors including Shell have no plans to return controversial Super Puma helicopters to service in the North Sea.
Petronas cuts short 225 helicopter contract
Petronas' upstream unit has cancelled a contract with MHS Aviation for helicopter services involving EC 225 aircraft.
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.
Investigators still searching for root cause of North Sea copter crash
Witnesses of a fatal North Sea helicopter crash saw an “explosion in the sky” as the aircraft’s main rotor detached, a new report said.
CAA confirms Super Pumas to remain grounded
The UK Civil Aviation authority (CAA) have confirmed that flight restrictions on Super Puma 225s would remain in place.
Updated: Super Puma ban to remain in place following latest crash report
Super Puma 225 flying restrictions will not be lifted based on the findings of a new report into last year's fatal helicopter crash in Norway.
Divers find ‘vital’ missing part of North Sea crash helicopter
Divers have found a “vital” missing part from a Super Puma helicopter that crashed in Norway last year, killing 13 people.
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.
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.
Video: Statoil bans Airbus Super Pumas for good
Statoil said it will not use Airbus’ Super Puma helicopter even if they are eventually given the go-ahead by Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority.
ESA says Norway must lift Super Puma ban in line with EASA ruling
The European Surveillance Authority (ESA) has called on Norway to cancel a flight ban put in place after a North Sea helicopter crash in April.
Airbus stays silent on Super Puma claims
Airbus Helicopters said yesterday it would not comment on “anonymous and unverified information” after a newspaper reported its North Sea Super Pumas may suffer from a design flaw.
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.
CHC to take careful consideration before backing H225 flights in North Sea operations
Helicopter operator CHC said it believed it was "prudent" to examine technical data and interim measures "first-hand" before considering resumption of H225 flights for North Sea operations.
EASA to lift ban on Super Pumas
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ended its flight suspension of Super Pumas after a ban was implemented after a North Sea helicopter crash.
Video: Plane spotter captures possible last Super Puma North Sea flights
A plane spotter has captured what could be the final flights of EC225’s taking workers to and from the North Sea.
Airbus boss says no plans to scrap Super Puma in wake of North Sea helicopter crash
The boss of Airbus said the company has no plans to scrap its Super Puma helicopter as the fleet of helicopters remains grounded after 13 people were killed in April.
Video: Grounded Super Pumas to be mothballed down south
The helicopters that were once known as workhorses of the North Sea are being hauled out of Aberdeen on the back of lorries.