AW109 Collided With A Crane On An Under-Construction High-Rise Building
The U.K. Air Accidents Investigation Branch has released a report on an accident in which an AW109 helicopter was flying to the east of Battersea Heliport when it struck the jib of a crane attached to a building development at St George Wharf, at a height of approximately 700 ft in conditions of reduced meteorological visibility.
Chinese Pilots Will Learn To Fly A King Air 350 In Smyrna, TN
With MTSU’s nationally recognized aerospace program as a focal point, five groups announced the establishment of an agreement in principle January 23 to work together to help train Chinese pilots on their new Beechcraft King Air 350 Extended Range airplane currently housed in Smyrna, TN.
The television producer operating the quadcopter in West Palm Beach, FL, said it looked a little bit like a scene from Star Wars. While flying a small drone to get overhead images of a mall being demolished, the aircraft was beset by a swarm of bees.
Reminds Operators That Most Helos Not Approved For FIKI Operations
The FAA has posted a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) for the owners and operators of turboshaft-powered rotorcraft concerning the possibility of inflight engine loss of power due to the ingestion of ice and/or snow.
Company Says Issues Should Be Resolved By April, Though Some Remain Skeptical
Eurocopter says its EC225 Super Puma helicopters should be able to fly over the North Sea again by April. Some operators, however, say that is an overly optimistic timeline.
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