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Jun
24
2022

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: Elkin, NC

Posted by Admin

HELICOPTER STRUCK A DRONE AT 1500 FEET NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DOBBINS ROAD AND ROUTE 601 IN BOONVILLE, NC. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ZEF AND REPORTED DAMAGE TO A ROTOR.

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Jul
06
2022

Garmin announces GI 275 electronic flight instrument certification for Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters

Posted by Admin

OLATHE, Kan. /July 6, 2022 — Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced Supplemental Type Certification (STC) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters. A powerful solution for helicopter owners and operators, the GI 275 is a scalable, cost-conscious approach to an avionics upgrade that is a direct replacement for a variety of legacy primary flight instruments in the cockpit, including the primary attitude indicator, course deviation indicator (CDI), horizontal situation indicator (HSI), or the multi-function display (MFD).

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Tags: FAA Garmin GI 275 R22 R44 Robinson Helicopter STC
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Jul
14
2022

MD RECEIVES FAA APPROVAL FOR MD 500E “SLIMLINE” GLASS COCKPIT

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MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today that the company has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to install a new “slimline” advanced glass cockpit that modernizes the MD500E platform for increased visibility and field of view.

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Tags: FAA MD Helicopters MDHI
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Jul
13
2022

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Appoints Tony Tsantles to FAA Part 135 Director of Operations

Posted by Admin

BOISE, Idaho, July 13, 2022—Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) announced that ASU veteran Tony Tsantles was promoted to FAA Part 135 Director of Operations. 

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Jul
31
2022

Extension of the Requirement for Helicopters to Use the New York North Shore Route

Posted by Admin

A new rule regarding the extension of the requirement for helicopters to use the New York North Shore helicopter route has been posted to the Federal Register inspection desk. This interim final rule with request for comment amends the expiration date of the rule requiring pilots operating civil helicopters under visual flight rules to use the New York North Shore helicopter route when operating along the northern shoreline of Long Island, New York. The current rule expires on Aug. 5, 2022. The FAA finds it necessary to extend the rule for four years. If published, this rule would be effective beginning on the date of publication through Jul. 29, 2026.

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Tags: DOT FAA Federal Register Inspection desk New York Shore Helicopter Route
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Jul
31
2022

AUVSI Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit Ruling on FAA Remote ID Rule

Posted by Admin

Arlington, Va. -  The United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit today issued an opinion in the case of Tyler Brennan, et al v. Stephen Dickson, et al denying the petition for review of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Remote ID rule. On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), President and CEO Brian Wynne issued the following statement on the Court’s opinion, which cited AUVSI’s amicus curiae brief in support of the rule: 

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Tags: AUVSI FAA US Court of Appeals
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Jul
31
2022

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: ITHACA, NE

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CROP DUSTER AUTO-ROTATED AFTER STRIKING A WIRE. FIRE DEPT EXTINGUISHED GRASS FIRE CAUSED BY THE CRASH, ITHACA, NEBRASKA

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Aug
19
2022

FAA Awards $2.7M in Drone Research to Support Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $2.7 million to support research on how drones can assist in disaster preparedness and in emergencies. 

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Sep
02
2022

SOUTHEAST AEROSPACE RECEIVES FAA STC FOR BELL 407 HELICOPTER OPERATOR STATION

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Southeast Aerospace, Inc. (SEA), a leading Aerospace Solutions company, receives Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) number SR04546AT for the installation of their SEA special mission operator station in the Bell 407 helicopter.

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Tags: Bell 407 Bell Flight FAA SEA Southeast Aerospace
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Sep
26
2022

FAA Releases Vertiport Design Standards to Support the Safe Integration of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft

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WASHINGTON − The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released new design guidelines for vertiports, infrastructure that will support Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. The design standards will serve as the initial step to provide key information for airport owners, operators and infrastructure developers to begin development of facilities that will support operations of AAM aircraft that are electrically powered and take-off and land vertically. 

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Tags: AAM FAA Vertiport
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Oct
05
2022

FAA Seeks Additional Administrators for Recreational Drone Test

Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today opened the second application period for entities interested in serving as administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). Potential test administrators must submit their applications by Nov. 11, 2022.

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Tags: FAA TRUST UAS Safety Test US Department of Transportation
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Oct
05
2022

FAA Certifies NVG-Compatible Cockpit for R66 Police Helicopter

Posted by Admin

Torrance, CA (5 October 2022) — On September 30th, Robinson received FAA certification for its Night Vision Google (NVG) compatible configuration on its R66 Police helicopter. For NVG compatibility, the helicopter’s interior and exterior lighting along with the aircraft’s instruments and avionics were evaluated to certify the helicopter for operation day or night with or without the use of NVGs.

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Tags: FAA NVG R66 Robinson
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Oct
10
2022

Joint General Aviation Industry Statement Regarding EPA Proposed Endangerment Finding for Lead Emissions from Piston Aircraft

Posted by Admin

The general aviation industry and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have a shared goal to rid lead from all aviation fuel used for piston-powered aircraft no later than 2030. The FAA and industry have come together under the EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) banner to see this mission realized.

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Tags: FAA General Aviation Industry
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Oct
24
2022

FAA Updates Recreational Drone Flying Guidance

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WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued guidance on how to become an FAA-recognized community-based organization for recreational drone flying.

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Dec
14
2022

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: FARMINGDALE, NY

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN REASONS, FARMINGDALE, NY.

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Dec
14
2022

Joby Completes Second of Four System Reviews with the Federal Aviation Administration

Posted by Admin

Santa Cruz, CA, Dec 14, 2022 — Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced the completion of its second of four System Reviews required by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) as part of the Company’s aircraft type certification program.

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Dec
22
2022

FAA, Santa Team Up for Holiday Safety

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WASHINGTON – This holiday season, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Billy Nolen and Santa Claus teamed up to encourage everyone to Play it Safe when it comes to air travel, drones and lasers. 

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Jan
23
2023

FAA Issues Fact Sheet on State and Local UAS Laws

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The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) new fact sheet on state and local regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) provides information for states and municipalities considering laws or regulations addressing UAS use. The document outlines FAA's safety reasons for federal oversight of aviation and airspace, and explains federal responsibility in this area.

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Tags: FAA UAS
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Feb
02
2023

Super Bowl Fans: Leave Your Drone at Home

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WASHINGTON – State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LVII. Drones will be restricted during the following times and days:

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Tags: Drone FAA Super Bowl
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Feb
20
2023

SPRIGHT EARNS FIRST OF ITS KIND FAA WAIVER FOR DRONE OPERATIONS

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Gilbert, AZ – Spright announced today that it earned a nationwide, non-geospecific Certificate of Waiver (CoW) for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations from the FAA. The CoW allows small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to travel up to four nautical miles for critical utility infrastructure surveys. This waiver puts Spright in a unique position to maximize service efficiency for utility customers across the United States. 

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Tags: BVLOS FAA Spright sUAS
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Feb
22
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: Orlando, FL

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AIRCRAFT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN THE PARKING LOT OF FUN SPOT THEME PARK, ORLANDO, FL.

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Mar
02
2023

Drone Pilots: Mark Your Calendars

Posted by Admin

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2023 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 29. 

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Tags: FAA


Mar
02
2023

Drone Pilots: Mark Your Calendars

Posted by Admin

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - ​WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2023 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 29. 

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Tags: Drone FAA
Categories: Press Releases


Mar
06
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: ORLAND, CA

Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE SPRAYING AND INCURRED DAMAGED ON LANDING, ORLAND, CA.

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Mar
28
2023

FAA SELECTS ASU FOR TRAINING CONTRACT

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(BOISE, Idaho — 3/28/23 ) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced this week that it has been awarded U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Contract 6973GH-22-D-00076 – Night Vision Goggle Pilot Training.

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Mar
30
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: BOKCHITO, OK

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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND CRASHED IN A FIELD, BOKCHITO, OK.

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May
04
2023

FAA Announces Stakeholder Members of UAS Detection and Mitigation Aviation Rulemaking Committee

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WASHINGTON – Fifty-eight aviation stakeholders will soon develop recommendations for the expanded detection and mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).   

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Tags: FAA UAS
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May
23
2023

FAA Seeks Public Input on Drone Operations

Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON— The FAA is seeking public input on four requests to conduct beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations at or below 400 feet. If granted, Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, Zipline, and UPS Flight Forward will continue to expand the envelope of FAA-approved BVLOS drone operations. Data collected from these operations will inform the FAA’s ongoing policy and rulemaking activities.

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Tags: Drone FAA
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