The charity said yesterday its helicopter operator Bond Air Services had grounded all its 20 Eurocopter EC135s as a precautionary measure pending advice from the manufacturer.

Scotland's two air ambulance helicopters have been suspended following a warning about their safety. Eurocopter, the helicopter manufacturer, issued a safety information notice about its EC135 fleet on Sunday after reports of cracks on the machines.

The charity said yesterday its helicopter operator Bond Air Services had grounded all its 20 Eurocopter EC135s as a precautionary measure pending advice from the manufacturer.