, SHEARWATER: The Canadian Forces Sea King fleet will return to normal flying operations following a brief operational pause. The pause was initiated Friday after a recent study from the original equipment manufacturer indicated a need to reduce the usage life of certain components on the aircraft.
Extensive consultations last night and this morning between Canadian Forces technical and operational authorities led Major General Charlie Bouchard, the Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division, to the decision to reinstate Sea King flying operations. “A prudent approach to this situation was taken to ensure the safety of our personnel. I am now confident that this is a maintenance issue that can be quickly resolved.”
The Sea King remains the operational mainstay of Canada's shipboard and maritime helicopter capability,” said Colonel Alan Blair, the Commander of 12 Wing Shearwater, “and it continues to operate with an enviable safety record, due to the proactive and safety-conscious maintenance monitoring the Canadian Forces routinely undertakes.”
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