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Apr
15
2025

FAA Issues Grounding Order for New York Helicopter Charter Inc. and Begins Comprehensive Review of Company's Operations

Posted by Admin

The FAA has issued an emergency order grounding New York Helicopter Charter, Inc., which operated the Bell 206 helicopter that crashed Thursday in the Hudson River. The FAA is taking this action in part because after the company’s director of operations voluntarily shut down flights, he was fired. 

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Tags: Bell 206 FAA Hudson River
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Apr
14
2025

FAA Drone Detection Testing

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The FAA will conduct drone-detection testing in Cape May, New Jersey, between April 14-25. 

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Tags: FAA
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Mar
28
2025

FAA Moves to Protect Aircraft Owners’ Private Information

Posted by Admin

Friday, March 28, 2025 - WASHINGTON – As required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented Section 803 Data Privacy, that allows private aircraft owners to request to keep certain ownership information, like their name and address, private and not publicly available on FAA websites. 

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Tags: FAA
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Mar
26
2025

Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to be Dangerously High

Posted by Admin

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - WASHINGTON -- Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last year. While that is a 3 percent decrease from 2023, the numbers are still too high. 

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Tags: FAA Laser Strikes
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Mar
12
2025

US FAA APPROVES STC FOR RECOIL’S UH-60 BLACK HAWK AERIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TANK

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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March. 11, 2025  Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), proudly announces U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of its Tsunami AFSS tank system for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters. 

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Tags: AFSS Black Hawk FAA Recoil Aerospace Tsunami AFSS tank system UH-60
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Mar
11
2025

SPECTRUM AEROMED ACHIEVES FAA CERTIFICATION FOR TWO NEW AIRBUS HELICOPTERS STCs: H145 D-3 AND SUPER PUMA VARIANTS

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Fargo, ND – Spectrum Aeromed, a global leader in air medical solutions, is expanding its certified helicopter offerings with two new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Airbus helicopters. The certifications cover the H145 D-3 and Super Puma variants, giving operators more options for high-quality, innovative medical interiors designed for the demands of aeromedical transport. 

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Tags: FAA H145 Spectrum Aeromed STC
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Mar
10
2025

FAA Accident Report: LAS VEGAS, NV

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AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE NEAR THE HELO PAD, LAS VEGAS, NV

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Tags: FAA FAA Accident Report Las Vegas NV
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Mar
06
2025

Crew Training International (CTI) and Helicopter Institute Awarded Historic U.S. Army FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program

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Marianna, FL - February 28, 2025 - Crew Training International (CTI) in partnership with Helicopter Institute, collectively known as Team CTI, has been awarded the U.S. Army FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program, marking a historic first for U.S. Army aviation training. This groundbreaking initiative, led by the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE), represents a transformative shift in the way the Army trains rotary-wing aviators.

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Tags: Army Crew Training International CTI FAA Helicopter Institute Part 141
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Feb
19
2025

GPMS Secures FAA STC for Foresight MX HUMS on Airbus H145 D2 & D3

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GPMS International, a leader in predictive Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), has announced that it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its Foresight MX HUMS on the Airbus Helicopters H145 D2 and D3 platforms. This milestone was achieved in collaboration with Wysong Enterprises and Metro Aviation, key partners who played a crucial role in the certification and installation process.

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Tags: FAA GPMS International H145 HUMS STC
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Feb
18
2025

Archer Receives FAA Certification To Launch Its Pilot Training Academy

Posted by Admin

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Santa Clara, CA—Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) received FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA, signifying that it is a formally recognized and regulated institution for pilot training.

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Tags: Archer FAA Part 141 Pilot Training Academy
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Feb
03
2025

FAA Designates New Orleans Area a ‘No Drone Zone’ for Super Bowl LIX

Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON – Caesars Superdome in New Orleans is a ‘No Drone Zone’ for Super Bowl LIX. Drones also are prohibited around the downtown area during the days leading up to the event. Drone operators who enter the restricted areas without permission could face drone confiscation, fines up to $75,000 and potential criminal prosecution. 

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Tags: FAA Super Bowl
Categories: Press Releases


Jan
07
2025

FAA Offers Fresh Funding to Inspire Future Pilots and Maintenance Technicians

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WASHINGTON— The FAA is helping to develop the next generation of aviation professionals through two grants aimed at creating a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.  

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Dec
17
2024

DHS, FBI, FAA & DoD Joint Statement on Ongoing Response to Reported Drone Sightings

Posted by Admin

There are more than one million drones lawfully registered with the FAA in the United States and there are thousands of commercial, hobbyist and law enforcement drones lawfully in the sky on any given day. With the technology landscape evolving, we expect that number to increase over time.

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Tags: Drones FAA
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Dec
17
2024

Joby Completes First FAA Testing on Major Aircraft Aerostructure

Posted by Admin

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has completed a landmark series of major aerostructure tests for certification credit with the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”).

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Tags: FAA Joby Aviation
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Dec
09
2024

‘Tis the Season for Drone Safety

Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON – If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely.  

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Tags: Drone FAA
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Dec
03
2024

FAA Enhances Human External Cargo Harness Standard

Posted by Admin

Alexandria, VA (December 3, 2024) – The FAA has issued a revised policy for the harnesses used for fall protection by utility lineworkers when performing human external cargo (HEC) operations. This decision ensures uniformity, enhances safety, and promotes operational compliance with existing local, state, and federal safety rules.

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Tags: FAA VAI
Categories: Press Releases


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