New UK Passenger Weight Limits Could Prevent Energy Workers From Flying On Offshore Helos

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Credit: OEUK
LONDON—Hundreds of British oil workers could be prevented from working offshore because of new weight limits being introduced that will prohibit them from flying on helicopters. An estimated 500-800 oil workers may be stopped from traveling to their platforms if their clothed weight is found to...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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