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Tiger helicopters grounded again in Australia

Sydney, Australia - Local authority declared it safe

For the second time in two months Australia has grounded its Tiger attack helicopters after fumes were detected in the cockpit. According to press reports, the crew of a Tiger landed safely after fumes were detected in the aircraft cockpit while flying in Shoalwater Bay training area. For the second time the Australian army has grounded its well-known European attack helicopter, starting new investigations....

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1142695
Rome, Italy, 06/27/2012 13:53
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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