(UK) CAA directive keeps helicopters on the ground
Following the Norwegian Super Puma helicopter accident on 29 April, the UK and Norwegian Civil Aviation Authorities have been working very closely and are united in their approach. Shortly after the accident, both organisations introduced restrictions to the Airbus Helicopters EC225LP helicopter to prevent operators using it for commercial flights. This was extended on 11 May to include the AS332L2 Super Puma helicopter. Following a report by the Norwegian accident investigators on 1 June this has now been further extended to prohibit all flying by these helicopters (including search and rescue) until further information is available.