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That lights normal!
The oil companies in Australia, have a strict 20yo limit on helicopter airframes.
It’s for safety, and can only be ignored if a contract utilising older airframes is cheaper.

Good old oil company policy
Safety is our number one priority... after the bottom line.
After years of flying for oil companies I was pleased to move into the VIP industry - At least with a Billionaire you knew you were working for an
honest criminal!