Regulations and Government
EASA Pushing for Recorders on Small Helicopters
EASA is recommending that all Part 27 helicopters receive flight recorders to benefit the industry's overall safety.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is recommending the installation of flight recorders on Part 27 helicopters, those with mtows of 7,000 pounds or less and nine or fewer passenger seats. In a recent EASA safety information bulletin (SIB), EASA said that although the recommendation falls short of a mandate, the agency “recognizes the potential safety enhancement that can be achieved through this equipment.”