Airbus helicopters must fix sliding doors that fall off in flight

The US aviation regulator wants to mandate a fix for certain Airbus helicopters. This means specific models will need new parts and warning labels to prevent doors from detaching mid-flight.

A helicopter door falling off in flight is a serious safety issue. This proposed rule means that operators of these Airbus models will have to spend money and time to modify their aircraft. It also shows how US aviation safety often follows European standards, as this rule is based on a European directive.