CHC Group became the first operator of the Leonardo AW189 super-medium helicopter in Australia when it began flying three of the type from its Karratha base to support Woodside operations on the North-West Shelf in November. chc group

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Industry veteren lost in fatal Squirrel crash

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a fatal helicopter accident at Hobart Airport on November 7 which claimed the life of Roger Corbin, prominent Australian helicopter industry veteran, highly experienced pilot and managing director of Hobart-based RotorLift Aviation.

Corbin and 33-year-old student pilot John Osborne were conducting a training sortie in AS350 BA Squirrel VH-BAA when the accident occurred. It is understood the pair was making an approach to Hobart Airport when the helicopter collided with terrain.

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