The China Ministry of Transport (MOT) has taken delivery of six Sikorsky S-76D helicopters intended for Search and Rescue Operations (SAR), further enhancing the MOT's maritime capabilities.
Installation On The First Flight Test Vehicle Complete
The Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft program is making significant progress with the achievement of major development milestones, according to a company news release. The engines have been mounted on the first Global 7000 flight test vehicle (FTV1), which includes all major structural components: rear, center and forward fuselage sections, wing, landing gears, and vertical and horizontal tail stabilizers.
Third Person Injured, All Associated With Tom Cruise Film 'Mena'
Two people were fatally injured Friday in Colombia when an Aerostar with three people on board went down in bad weather near Medellin. A third person suffered lesser injuries. All were associated with the production of the upcoming Tom Cruise movie "Mena."
New AUVSI Analysis Finds More Than 25 Types Of Business Operations Approved
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has released a report that finds more than 25 types of business operations have been approved by the FAA to fly unmanned aircraft systems commercially in the National Airspace System (NAS). According to the report, aerial photography received the most exemptions followed by real estate and aerial surveying. The report also finds that exemptions have been approved in 49 states.
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