A possible risk of in-flight break-up is the reason for the grounding of 21 sightseeing planes in New Zealand yesterday. Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has also grounded the 63 GA-8s operating there. "That's exactly why the European Aviation Safety Authority is conducting an investigation," Mr Johnson said. Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has also grounded the 63 GA-8s operating there. "That's exactly why the European Aviation Safety Authority is conducting an investigation," Mr Johnson said.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 21, 2019 07:41 UTC