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August 29, 2018

Drone Shuts Down Firefighting Efforts In Oregon

Unauthorized Aircraft Spotted In The Vicinity Of The Terwilliger Fire

A drone violated the TFR around the Terwilliger Fire in Blue River, Oregon, grounding firefighting aircraft working on the blaze.

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FAA SAIB Focuses On Beechjet Flap Cables

Severe Corrosion Noted In Multiple Reports Through The Agency's SDR System

The potential for an undetected failure of flap cables due to corrosion on Textron Aviation Inc.(Textron) Beechjet Models 400, 400A, 400T, and MU-300-10 airplanes has led the FAA to issue a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin for the airplanes.

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United Rotorcraft Receives Contract For Ventura County Firehawks

Will Convert Two Surplus U.S. Army Helos For Firefighting Duty

The Ventura County, CA Fire Department (VCFD) has awarded a contract to United Rotorcraft For the conversion of two surplus U.S. Army aircraft into Firehawk helicopters.

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Duncan Aviation Part Of FAA Voluntary SMS Program

Based On ICAO Standards As Well As FAA Guidelines

As a company with Part 145 repair station authority for many of its facilities, Duncan Aviation has been working closely with the FAA in the development of a Safety Management System (SMS) for all operations of its Lincoln, Nebraska, location. A Safety Management System refers to a set of formal processes and tools used to manage a structured safety program.

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Lawsuit Filed By Woman Injured By A Drone

Aircraft Hit Her In The Face, Causing Multiple Injuries

A woman who was hit in the face by a drone during a July 4th celebration at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has filed a lawsuit against the hotel, the Great Lakes Drone Company and the individual who was controlling the aircraft.

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AUVSI Report: Nearly 2,000 Waivers Granted To Operate Beyond Part 107

Indicates An Overwhelming Interest In Nighttime Operations, Other Expanded Operations

On the eve of the two-year anniversary of the FAA establishing regulations for operating small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today released an update to its analysis of waivers by the FAA for UAS operations beyond the scope of the Small UAS Rule and found that nearly 2,000 have been granted.

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North Carolina Begins Drone Delivery Testing Of Medical Supplies

Three-Year Program Begins Wednesday

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is set to begin a three-year program to evaluate the use of drones to delivery medical supplies under the FAA's UAS Integration Pilot Program.

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