Union calls for public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety
Offshore union RMT is repeating its call for a full public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety through an emergency motion at the STUC conference.
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‘We will never forget them’: Poignant memorial held for men killed in North Sea helicopter tragedy
The families of 16 men who died in a Super Puma crash off the coast of Peterhead met in Aberdeen yesterday for a poignant ceremony marking 10 years since the tragedy.
Families of victims of 2009 North Sea helicopter crash tell of moment they heard news
Although the offshore industry has moved on in the decade since April 1, 2009, for many of the families of the 16 men who died in the tragic Super Puma crash north of Peterhead, time has stood still.
Helicopter transport still ‘biggest concern’ a decade after fatal North Sea crash which killed 16
A decade on since a fatal crash in the North Sea, helicopter transport remains the “biggest concern” for the offshore workforce.
Calls for public inquiry into helicopter safety on Super Puma crash anniversary
SNP ministers yesterday faced renewed calls to back a public inquiry into helicopter safety in advance of the 10th anniversary of the SuperPuma crash off Peterhead.
Babcock takes £120m charge over mothballed Super Pumas
The end of EC225 Super Puma helicopters in the North Sea has resulted in Babcock taking a £120million charge as it reshapes its oil and gas business.
Victims’ compensation claim goes on for Super Puma crash
A lawyer has pledged to continue a compensation claim for the families of the victims of a fatal helicopter crash in Norway, after the criminal case was dismissed.
‘Lack of evidence’ means no criminal prosecution over Super Puma crash
Investigators have said no one will face criminal prosecution over a fatal helicopter crash off Norway two years ago due to a “lack of evidence”.
Scottish Government ‘reviewing’ whether to back helicopter inquiry
The Scottish Government is “reviewing” whether it will back calls for a full public inquiry into helicopter safety offshore.
Airbus says Norway copter crash not preventable, despite similarities with fatal Peterhead accident
Helicopter maker Airbus said today it could not have prevented a fatal Super Puma crash in Norway two years ago despite similarities with an accident which killed 16 people near Peterhead in 2009.
Norway copter crash report due next week
Norwegian investigators will publish their final report into a fatal offshore helicopter crash next week.
Unite renews calls to ban Super Puma at STUC conference
Offshore union Unite has renewed calls to ban the Super Puma from the North Sea at a major conference in Aviemore.
Market is ‘moving on’ from Super Pumas, copter chief says
A North Sea helicopter boss has said the market is “moving on” from Super Puma aircraft.
Mother of Super Puma crash victim makes inquiry plea
The mother of one of four oil and gas workers to die in a helicopter crash has made a fresh plea for an inquiry to be held.
Concern after Super Puma spotted flying near Aberdeen
A Super Puma EC225 helicopter was spotted carrying out test manoeuvres near Aberdeen this morning.
Call for inquiry into 2013 Shetland helicopter crash
A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into a helicopter crash that claimed four lives in 2013 should be held “without any further delay”, an MSP has said.
Super Puma return would lead to ‘battle with workforce’, union official says
A trade union official has said North Sea oil companies would face a “battle with their workforce” if they want to start using Super Puma helicopters again.
Pressure mounts over offshore workforce’s Super Puma concerns
Scotland’s transport minister has said it is “critical” for confidence to be restored in controversial offshore helicopters before North Sea workers are asked to step back aboard.
Live blog: Holyrood’s offshore helicopter debate
The Scottish Parliament is to hear about issues over confidence in controversial offshore helicopters – branded by one union chief as a “flying coffin” – this afternoon.
Offshore Super Puma helicopter ban to be lifted
Controversial offshore helicopters look set to return to skies above the North Sea after aviation watchdogs announced plans to lift a flight ban imposed following a string of fatal accidents.
CHC says it can ‘fill North Sea gap’ after Super Pumas grounding
CHC Helicopter’s UK boss said its £multi-million debt rescue deal will allow it to bring new types of aircraft to the North Sea to fill the gap left by grounded Super Pumas.
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.
Mother of helicopter crash victim hands RNLI £25,000
Lifeboat stations across the north-east have been handed a £25,000 donation by the mother of an oil worker, killed in a helicopter disaster seven years ago.
Exclusive: End of the line for Super Puma EC225s on North Sea flights
Helicopter chiefs in Aberdeen plan to end their use of the EC225s on North Sea flights – unless customers call for the model to be used to fly their workers to installations.
Hunt for missing North Sea helicopter crash parts continues
Investigators for a North Sea helicopter crash, which killed 13 people last month, are set to resume their search for missing parts next month.
North Sea helicopter crash: Investigators identify three possible causes
Norwegian investigators have said they are examining three potential causes for a North Sea helicopter crash which killed 13 people last month.
Funeral for north-east victim of Norway helicopter crash
The funeral of a north-east man who tragically died in a helicopter crash in Norway is to be held this week.
“We are heartbroken” – tributes pour in for helicopter crash victim
A north-east oil worker killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of Norway has been described as a "loving" family man who was an "ambassador" for his hometown.
North Sea helicopter crash: Tragic north-east oil worker a “loving” family man
A north-east oil worker killed in a North Sea helicopter crash has been described him as a "loving" family man.
North Sea helicopter crash: Super Puma returned to base twice due to safety alert
A helicopter that crashed in Norway killing 13 people had to return to base twice in the days before the tragedy after a warning light was triggered.
Inspections ordered on North Sea helicopters amid safety fears
Inspections have been ordered on Super Puma helicopters amid fears that life rafts could fail to release in an emergency.
Lord Advocate forced to wait for Super Puma black box decision
Scotland's top law officer will have to wait until the end of the year to find out if prosecutors can get early access to the black box from a doomed helicopter.