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Australia: precautionary suspension of CH-47D Chinook helicopter flying operations
Canberra, Australia - It includes two aircraft out of five, deployed to Afghanistan in support of ISAF operations
Australian Army has temporarily suspended flying operations for the CH-47D Chinook helicopter upon identifying possible issues relating to the operation of the aircraft’s Advanced Flight Control System (AFCS) in certain flight conditions. Director General Aviation, Brigadier Neil Turton said the suspension was to ensure safety and is consistent with Army Operational Airworthiness procedures. The p...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency