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The Vertical Aviation Safety Team (VAST) releases a white paper titled “Investigation of a Rotorcraft Safety Rating Concept,” introducing an innovative proof-of-concept system aimed at elevating safety standards for vertical aircraft worldwide. The initiative seeks to incentivize the adoption of advanced safety technologies across both new and existing fleets, inspired by successful frameworks in other industries, such as automotive safety ratings.
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02
2024
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Fort Worth, Texas (November 27, 2024): Rotor Technologies showcased the future of aerial agriculture with a flight of its Sprayhawk, the world’s largest and most advanced agricultural UAV, at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. The exclusive event, held in partnership with Hillwood and the Helicopter Institute, drew more than 200 aviation industry leaders who witnessed the historic flight and celebrated pivotal company announcements.
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Dec
02
2024
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE ISSUE WHLE RETURNING FROM A BEACH TOUR AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A FIELD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL.
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02
2024
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According to the pilot, while performing an aerial application on a field, the helicopter struck a set of power lines that he was previously aware of and had been working around during the flight. Following the impact with wires, he initiated a forced landing to a field. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades, transmission, tail rotor drive shaft, and tail boom.
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Dec
02
2024
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NTSB Preliminary Report: Parrottsville, TN
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Dec
02
2024
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Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR), a world leader in providing full spectrum helicopter mission training and operational Search and Rescue (SAR) Air Ambulance services, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a 5-year training contract with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Under this contract, P1AR will continue to provide specialized hoist operator training for ab-initio flight mechanic crew members assigned to both the MH-65E and MH-60T helicopters at the P1AR Search and Rescue Tactical Training Academy (SART/TAC) located in Mesa Arizona.
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Dec
03
2024
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Curitiba, Brazil, 3rd Dezember 2024 - CENTUM, a global company specializing in mission-critical airborne systems, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Helisul Engineering, part of Helisul Group, one of the largest helicopter operators in Latin America. This collaboration represents a solid step in CENTUM’s international growth strategy, expanding its reach in over 20 countries and building on shared goals for innovation and service excellence.
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Dec
03
2024
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has received a Part 141 certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) for its flight academy as well as FAA acceptance for its air operations voluntary Safety Management System (“SMS”) as established under Part 5.
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03
2024
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Fort Worth, TX (December 3, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification and can begin flight operations throughout the European Union.
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03
2024
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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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