
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has called for modifications to the way Leonardo Helicopters AW189 underbelly fuel tank systems are bonded to the helicopter after a possible explosion risk in the current system was highlighted. paul sadler
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Australia grounds Tiger fleet after German helicopter crashes
Defence has grounded the Australian Army’s Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter fleet, following a fatal crash involving a German Tiger in Mali.
As of August 14, Defence decided to cease flying operations “until further information becomes available”, a spokesperson for Defence told Australian Aviation.
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