EASA Orders Grounding of Blackshape BS 115 Trainers Amid Structural Concerns

Following an apparent in-flight break-up involving the BK 160, EASA has mandated the immediate grounding of Blackshape's BS 115 single-engine light trainers due to potential wing structure failures.

Discovered 2024-03-18T09:59:19.142615-07:00 | 2024-03-18T09:59:19.142615-07:00

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