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September 29, 2014

Lithium Battery Transport Rules Govern New UAV Technologies

Association Cautions Manufacturers That Traveling With The Aircraft May Require Special Considerations

As Unmanned Aerial Vehicles  – or UAVs – become more commercially available and the list of industries utilizing the technology expands, companies should be aware of the stringent transportation regulations applicable to the lithium ion batteries that power virtually every UAV.

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NASA Drops Helicopter To Test Safety Improvements

Former Marine Helo Converted Into Research Platform

NASA researchers are set to drop a 45-foot-long helicopter fuselage from a height of about 30 feet for the second time in a year – all in the name of safety.

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Metro Aviation Closing In On HeliSAS STC

Expects To Have Paperwork In Hand By Year's End

Metro Aviation successfully completed the initial flight test for the Genesys Aerosystems’ HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System on a non-autopilot equipped EC135. The autopilot capabilities, to be used for VFR aircraft, will ease pilot workload and increase flight stability and safety.

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PRISM Releases Enhanced FRAT For Helicopter Air Ambulance Operators

Online Flight Risk Analysis Tool Aligns With Forthcoming FAA Regulations

Professional Resources In System Management, LLC (PRISM) has released enhanced features for its online Flight Risk Analysis Tool (FRAT) to align with the forthcoming FAA regulations for Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) Operators.

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Helicopter Flight Training Center To Add Frasca 407 FTD

Level 7 Flight Training Device Will Allow For NVG Training

The simulator bays are humming at the Helicopter Flight Training Center and soon more opportunities will take flight with the addition of a new Flight Training Device (FTD).

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Bombardier Sets 18th Safety Standdown USA

Aviation Professionals To Gather In Wichita October 6-9

Aviation professionals are invited to attend the 18th annual Bombardier Safety Standdown USA. This year's activities focus on reducing distraction through the use of proven attention control techniques. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Wichita Hotel in KS October 6-9, 2014.

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Gogo Business Aviation To Support Corporate Angel Network

Donating Items For The NBAA/CAN Soiree To Be Held At NBAA 2014

Donated items for the NBAA/CAN Soirée An Evening with Angels are more exciting than ever this year.  The auction, held to benefit Corporate Angel Network (CAN) during the National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2014), takes place at 6pm on Wednesday, October 22nd at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL and features many highly prized items and priceless bidding opportunities for those in the aviation industry and beyond.

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Orca Conservation Group Hopes To Raise Awareness With Seaplane

Raising Money For Special Livery, Other Materials

The conservation group Wild Orca hopes to have a seaplane painted in special livery in an effort to raise awareness about the status of endangered killer whales.

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