The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident involving a Eurocopter AS 350 B2 helicopter that impacted trees and terrain during cruise flight near Hazelhurst, WI. The pilot and two crewmembers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed during the impact. The helicopter was registered to and operated by Air Methods Corporation. It was being repositioned after delivering a patient to a hospital in the Madison, WI area.
Memo Of Understanding Signed At The North American Governors And Premiers Summit
On May 5 at the 2018 North American Governors and Premiers Summit, Alberta (Canada) Premier Rachel Notley and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed a memo of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology.
Intelligent Energy Unveiled Fuel Cells At AUVSI XPO
U.K.-based Intelligent Energy made its debut this year at AUVSI XPO by showcasing its fuel cell technology, which includes its lightweight 650W Fuel Cell Power Module specifically designed for the commercial UAS market.
Bombardier And Duncan Aviation Collaborate On STCs For Gogo AVANCE L5
Bombardier Business Aircraft and Duncan Aviation are pleased to announce they have collaboratively received Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the Gogo AVANCE L5 system on Challenger 300 and Challenger 600 series aircraft. The AVANCE L5 system can also be installed as a retrofit option on Challenger 300 and Challenger 600 series aircraft at any of Bombardier’s five FAA Diamond award-winning service centres in North America and at Duncan Aviation’s three MRO facilities as well as several of Duncan Aviation’s Satellite locations.
Warns About Unauthorized 'Repairs' Being Performed In Brazil
Robinson Helicopter Company has received several reports and allegations from Brazil of R22 and R44 main rotor blades with debonded skins being "repaired" in the field and returned to service.
Move Anticipates Introduction Of Company's Technology In The United States
Drone Delivery Canada has appointed James (Jim) Williams to the newly created position of Director of Regulatory Affairs, USA, as the Company grows its management team advancing its Drone Delivery technology into the U.S.
Introduces Control System For Aircraft With Flexible Wings
UAVOS Inc, a Mountain View, CA-based company has introduced a control system for aircraft with flexible wings for high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo Satellite). New flight control principles will allow to shift the geographic area of "solar" aircraft flights to more northern latitudes.