Airbus H160-B helicopters get new mandatory maintenance rules

The US aviation regulator proposes new mandatory maintenance rules for all Airbus H160-B helicopters. This means operators must update their manuals and inspection programs to include new or stricter safety limits.

Helicopter operators must now follow a new set of rules to keep their H160-B models flying. This is not a voluntary guideline; it is a binding requirement that changes how these specific helicopters are maintained. The change aims to address an identified safety issue, making operations safer but also potentially more costly or complex for operators.