Abu Dhabi Aviation keeps faith with Leonardo helicopters
Italian firm Leonardo will supply Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) with five helicopters, including three intermediate AW139s and two light-intermediate AW169s.
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Updated: Offshore helicopter parts ‘detached’ during flight, says report
A North Sea helicopter had to return to base in Aberdeen after parts fell off during a flight, an investigation has found.
Checks ordered after component comes off copter blade
Europe’s aviation safety watchdog has advised helicopter operators to carry out checks on rotor blades of AW139 aircraft.
North Sea chopper landed on wrong platform
A North Sea helicopter landed on the wrong offshore platform after one of the crew punched in the wrong code during flight planning, it has emerged.
Pilot ditched AW139 after oil temperature warning
An AgustaWestland helicopter was ditched in the Arabian Gulf after engine oil temperatures soared to dangerously high levels.
Checks orders on AW139 helicopters
Europe’s air safety regulator has issued an airworthiness directive for AW139 helicopters.