Outback helicopter firm grounded by CASA over 'serious and imminent risk to safety'
CASA suspends Fortescue Helicopters' air operator's certificate after finding systemic safety breaches, including inaccurate flight records and exceeded duty limits
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has grounded Sky High Helicopters Pty Ltd, trading as Fortescue Helicopters, and suspended its air operator's certificate with immediate effect, citing a "serious and imminent risk to safety". In findings published yesterday, CASA said the company operated with "a deliberately and systemically non-compliant safety culture".