Originally Posted by
HeliComparator
Are the operators blameless? No, of course not, but neither are the Oil Cos, and it is the latter who control who gets the contract, so the power rests with them.
I shall say it again - let the tragedy of 23rd August become a catalyst for increased cooperation between operators and their clients to reach a new understanding for the overall improvement of helicopter operations.
Maybe this needs to be driven from "the bottom" with pilots, engineers and bears pushing for round table talks between all parties to identify where improvements can be made and to agree to those measures capable of seeing them implemented.
One thing is certain though. If the CAA were simply to legislate in favour of best practice in safety and operations, oil companies and operators would have no alternative but to conform.