Bell 407 Went Down In A Lake Resulting In Pilot's Fatal Injury
The NTSB has released a factual report detailing an accident that occurred August 24, 2012 near Abingdon, VA. The accident fatally injured the Airline Transport-rated pilot of the Bell 407 that impacted the water at South Holston Lake on a personal flight.
Nearly 15,000 Unique Entries Received By The Tiremaker For Its New Icon
After receiving nearly 15,000 unique submissions for its national "Name the Blimp" contest, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has selected 10 finalist names for its newest blimp. The finalist names were chosen based on multiple criteria.
The FAA has granted an STC to Bell Helicopter for its new Bell 407 polycarbonate windshield, which will be distributed exclusively through its Aeronautical Accessories brand.
North Dakota Department Of Commerce Ready To Start Testing
The FAA announced Monday that the first of six test sites chosen to perform unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research is operational more than two-and-a -half months ahead of the deadline specified for the program by Congress.
Sixteen-Page-Report Presented At Biz Av Safety Seminar In San Diego
The NBAA released a new safety resource, “Duty/Rest Guidelines for Business Aviation,” last week at the Business Aviation Safety Seminar in San Diego, CA. The 16-page report, a joint effort with the Flight Safety Foundation, is the culmination of nine months of work by the Fatigue Task Force of NBAA’s Safety Committee and addresses one of the committee’s Top Safety Focus Areas.
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