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New helicopter surveillance system boosts off-shore flight safety

Aberdeen, Scotland - The first in the world for this operation in the North Sea

"Oil & Gas UK and NATS Services Ltd (NSL) have launched a new helicopter surveillance system for the North Sea; the first in the world for off-shore operations. The new system enables air traffic controllers to see helicopters on their radar screens at Aberdeen Airport at a far greater range from the shore than has previously been possible using solely shore-based radars. Using this new system will...

fra/pec - 1109081
Rome, Italy, 09/09/2009 14:48
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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