Eurocopter notes the statement made today by the United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). Eurocopter has been in close dialogue with the AAIB. Eurocopter is committed to working closely with the regulatory authorities, investigators and its operators and customers to implement any required operational and maintenance procedures and is maintaining a senior team of representatives in Aberdeen to assist with the investigation and its findings.

In the light of the first findings, Eurocopter has issued an Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) to all its Super Puma AS332 L2 operators in accordance with the AAIB Bulletin initial report issued today.

These measures are precautionary and Eurocopter will inform all its Super Puma AS332 L2 operators of any relevant developments. Eurocopter is unable to further comment on the possible causes of the accident, as there is an ongoing investigation by the relevant aviation authority.

Our thoughts, deepest concerns and sympathy continue to be with the families, friends and loved ones affected by the accident.

At Eurocopter, safety is and has always been the number one priority: everyday, thousands of people fly on Eurocopter aircraft: their safety is Eurocopter’s top priority. Eurocopter continues to improve its safety standards, requires suppliers to do the same and shares this culture with customers. 

The Super Puma AS332 L2 is recognised by more than 20 operators in 15 countries as a high-performance helicopter operating in all-weather conditions, offering safety, high performance, endurance and range. 83 aircraft of the family are currently in service around the globe and have flown more than 3 million hours in total.