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"CHC Helicopter has begun flight tests of aEurocopter EC225 fitted with the full range of EASA-mandated safety modifications from its base in Aberdeen, Scotland, as it attempts to return its global fleet of 32 of the type to operation"
"Now CHC is on track to be the first operator to get its EC225s back in the air, with the initial unidentified aircraft having received Eurocopter's safety fixes, following their approval by EASA on 9 July, and commenced flight trials on 18 July"
"Pan-industry organisation the Helicopter Safety Steering Group met on 17 July to discuss its position in relation to the EC225 and says it "fully supports" the plan to allow the helicopter to resume flights"
PICTURES: CHC flight tests fully modified EC225, targets rapid return to service
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