The weird ban on Ian Khama�s chopper

Friday, June 30, 2017

New toy: Khama's new helicopter recently underwent tests at Lanseria airport PIC: av.co.za

Politicians love helicopters, quick-moving aircraft that don’t need a runway and can get you between meetings while others are stuck in traffic. But in Britain and Norway, a ban on a model used by Ian Khama — and copied by the South African Air Force — has aviation experts shaking their heads. Journalist, GEOFF HILL* looks at a modern air mystery

Of the 24 countries whose airlines are barred from entering Europe, more than half are from Africa, including Air Zimbabwe.

According to the EU, the offending planes are not serviced to the right standard and pose a safety risk.

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