7-May-2019Source: HeliHub.com
North Sea helicopter pilots have voted to strike after negotiations between their employer, CHC, and Balpa, the pilots union. The decision to strike came from a ballot where 94% voted for strike action. They are legally allowed to take industrial action in the following bases; Sumburgh, Norwich, Aberdeen and Humberside. CHC has commented that they... Read more
5-Dec-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Pawan Hans was in flux earlier this week after five experienced pilots quit to protest against flying anti-Naxal missions (see HeliHub.com story). Naxalites are a radical communist group, supportive of Maoist political sentiment and ideologies, and active on the eastern side of India. They are generally regarded as the biggest threat to stability in the country.... Read more
4-Dec-2013Source: Mumbai Mirror
Forty Pawan Hans pilots refused to fly their helicopters from Mumbai to the offshore rigs on Monday to show solidarity with five senior officials who quit on Saturday See full story... Read more
