Airbus helicopters must get new inspections after cargo frames broke

The US aviation regulator is requiring new, repeated inspections for certain Airbus helicopters. This is because some cargo swing frames on these models have broken during flight.

Helicopter operators now have a new, mandatory maintenance task. This means they will spend more time and money on inspections and repairs to keep these specific Airbus models flying. The rule aims to prevent cargo from detaching mid-flight, which could cause serious accidents.