EAA Pushed For This Relief

EAA has been touting the recent messaging from the FAA in regards to much needed extensions of an SFAR that resulted (rightfully) out of concerns over the industry's ability to keep up with various regulatory requirements during the pandemic. Accordingly; the FAA published a second extension of Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 118, a collection of rule modifications that provide some relief to pilots from training, checking, and currency requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. This occurred on October 1st.

Together, The Four Flight-Test Aircraft Have Flown More Than 600 Hours

The fourth Gulfstream G700 test aircraft has taken flight, further expanding the already advanced certification program for Gulfstream's new flagship. The fourth G700 took off Friday and flew for 1 hour and 56 minutes. It reached an altitude of 41,000 feet and a speed of Mach 0.89. Its testing regimen will include avionics, the environmental control system, mechanical systems, electrical power and hydraulics. “This is the fourth first flight we’ve accomplished within just eight months, and that is a truly impressive feat,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream.

'Government Leaders Must Reach A COVID Relief Deal to Save Aviation Jobs'

ALPA is repeating its messaging about the urgency it feels to be necessary to keep aviation solvent. After Representative Peter DeFazio’s (D-OR) freestanding bill to provide airline worker relief by extending the Payroll Support Program (PSP) was rejected in the House of Representatives through the unanimous consent process, ALPA spoke up--again. Earlier in the day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pledged to enact the DeFazio bill or include a PSP provision in a larger COVID relief measure.

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From 2017: Marenco Swiss Helicopter Optimistic About SKYe SH09 European Certification

Getting a new aircraft on the market is always a challenge. The Marenco Swisshelicopter SKYe SH09 flew for the first time in October 2014, and now the company is starting to see some activity in its order book. At Heli-EXPO 2017, Andreas Lowenstein, Marenco Swisshelicopter CEO, told Aero-New CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell that the company is very close to receiving a type certificate for the aircraft. He said that the European certification process is proceeding well, and that the second prototype is now fly

Airbus Has Scored A Number of Heli-Deals With NASA

Airbus has delivered two new H135 helicopters to NASA from the Airbus Helicopters, Inc. production and completion facility in Columbus, Mississippi. These aircraft, along with a third scheduled for delivery early next year, will be based at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and operated for a variety of missions, including aerial security at rocket launches, emergency medical services, research, and qualified passenger transportation. “As NASA looked to renew its aging fleet of helicopters, the H135 was selected due to its performance, capabilities and ability to meet our needs as we look to the future of manned space launch. We are very pleased to now welcome it to our fleet,&rdq

SPEEA 'Among Many Disappointed with Boeing'

Boeing is taking serious flak for its decision to take all its 787 production to South Carolina. 'Their decision to consolidate 787 production in North Charleston and abandon its Dreamliner line in Everett is disappointing and frustrating to the thousands of engineers, technical workers and pilots represented by the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace, IFPTE Local 2001,' says SPEEA.

Air Station Barbers Point C-130 Hercules Aircrew Located The Kayakers

An extended search for missing Hawaiian kayakers, that was beginning to look doubtful, has turned out to have a far more positive resolution. The Coast Guard HAS found two overdue kayakers off Punalu’u Beach, Thursday. An Air Station Barbers Point C-130 Hercules aircrew located the kayakers and air dropped a message block to make contact. The kayakers confirmed they did not need Coast Guard assistance and were not in any distress. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report at 6:38 p.m., Wednesday, from a good Samaritan stating she saw the kayakers depart earlier in the day and had not returned though it was sunset.

Each Pilot Heard A Loud "Bang"

On September 6, 2020, about 0900 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R22 Mariner helicopter, N194HC, was involved in an accident at Page Field (FMY), Fort Myers, Florida. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were not injured. The instructional flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Both pilots submitted written statements, and their versions of events were consistent throughout. The preflight and engine-start procedures were completed by the checklist with no anomalies noted. As the engine was accelerated to near its operating rpm, each pilot heard a loud "bang."

Aero Linx: Helicopter Club Of Great Britain The HCGB membership represents almost all of the private helicopter owners and pilots in the UK . As part of the social events held and organised by the HCGB, there are regular events to take part in with other club members. The Club organises an annual calendar of events ranging from lunch fly-ins, cross channel weekend, visits to military establishments and breweries covering just about anything you can think of doing.

Coupled Approach An instrument approach performed by the aircraft autopilot, and/or visually depicted on the flight director, which is receiving position information and/or steering commands from onboard navigational equipment. In general, coupled non-precision approaches must be flown manually (autopilot disengaged) at altitudes lower than 50 feet AGL below the minimum descent altitude, and coupled precision approaches must be flown manually (autopilot disengaged) below 50 feet AGL unless authorized to conduct autoland operations. Coupled instrument approaches are commonly flown to the allowable IFR weather minima established by the operator or PIC, or flown VFR for training and safety.

“ALPA continues to implore Congress to move legislation to extend the PSP as part of the comprehensive COVID-19 relief package under negotiation by Congress and the White House. For the tens of thousands of airline workers who were furloughed this week, an extension of the CARES Act Payroll Support Program is necessary to keep them from further economic and professional hardship and to help avoid the disastrous impact on the aviation industry, which is crucial to our nation’s economic recovery. We appreciate Chairman DeFazio’s continued commitment to our nation’s airline workers and pledge to work with all parties to prevent massive layoffs and disruptions to the U.S. airline industry. We urge Speaker Pelosi to find an agreement with Secretary Mnuchin to