The Accident Investigation Board of Norway (AIBN) has determined the fatal crash of Airbus Helicopters H225 (EC225LP), LN-OJF, on April 29 near Turoy, Norway, was most likely caused by a fatigue fracture in one of the eight second stage planet gears inside the twin-engine helicopter’s main gearbox (MGB). The AIBN’s most recent preliminary report which
Air NZ appoints new Australian boss
Air New Zealand has a new regional general manager for Australia. The airline announced on Monday Kathryn Robertson would take up the role, based in Sydney, later in July. Robertson, who has been with Air New Zealand since 2007, is currently the airline’s general manager for the UK and Europe in London. Air New Zealand
United ends 13-year absence in New Zealand
United has returned to New Zealand for the first time in more than a decade with the arrival of flight UA917 at Auckland Airport on Sunday morning. The San Francisco-Auckland service, operated by Boeing 787-8 N27908, landed in Auckland just before 0645 local time after a 12 and a half hour journey from Northern California. The
Xiamen Airlines arrives in Melbourne
Xiamen Airlines has added a second Australian port to its growing route network, with the carrier’s inaugural service to Melbourne touching down on Friday morning. Flight MF803 landed at Tullamarine at about 0945 local time, after a nine and a half hour journey from Xiamen. The aircraft, Boeing 787-8 registration B-2761, received an Airservices Aviation
Hood begins term as ATSB chief commissioner
Greg Hood has begun work as the new chief commissioner of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The former senior Airservices executive, named as the successor to Martin Dolan in May, commenced his new role on Friday. He replaces Martin Dolan, who was the ATSB chief commissioner for the past seven years. “The Commission sincerely
CASA lifts restrictions on Jabiru engines
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has issued a new direction on the operation of aircraft with Jabiru engines, offering relief from operational restrictions provided certain requirements were met. “The maintenance-related actions set out in the direction include adopting the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule, inspecting certain engine components and replacing engine through bolts in accordance with the
