Australian Transportation Safety Bureau Releases Preliminary
Findings In The Accident
The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau has released its
preliminary report in an accident July 22nd near Turramurra on
Sydney's North Shore, in which a Bell 206 helicopter lost part of
its tail boom, resulting in the fatal injury of the two people on
board. The ATSB report indicates that analysis of the wreckage
distribution and key components has indicated that a section of the
helicopter's tail boom had separated in flight after multiple main
rotor blade strikes.
Report Emphasizes Need For A Safety Buffer Between Aircraft And
Wild Horses
A report from the American Association of Equine Practitioners
BLM (Bureau Of Land Management) Task Force indicates that pilots
engaged in the roundup of wild mustangs using helicopters should
keep a significant safety buffer between their aircraft and the
animals. The caution is part of a 35-page report focusing on the
treatment of the wild horses, which are regularly rounded up in
Nevada.
Type Certificate Paves The Way For The Aircraft's Entry To The
Chinese Executive Aviation Market
Embraer's ultra-large Lineage 1000 executive jet has received
Type Certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China
(CAAC), following the certifications from FAA, EASA. and Brazil's
National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). This paves the way to
register and operate the Linage 1000 in China, and marks an
important step symbolizing Embraer's commitment to the Chinese
executive aviation market.
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