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December 28, 2016

Airborne 12.28.16: Bell 505 Cert, CO NIMBYs Shut Down-Again, IL Pilot Fees

Also: Orlando v Drones, Electroair, Air Force Needs, AMA Expo, Sonex Update, Wings Over The Rockies, Continental Motors

Transport Canada Civil Aviation has granted type certification to Bell Helicopter for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. Unveiled in 2013, the new, five-seat helicopter went from concept to a successful first flight in 20 months. Since then, the aircraft has flown more than 1,000 flight hours and undergone rigorous testing. Bell reports they have more than 400 letters of intent to purchase worldwide since the initial launch in 2014. Here’s our latest update in the battle between Colorado-based Mile-Hi Skydiving and an organization known as Citizens for Quiet Skies. Kimberly Gibbs and her ‘Citizens for Quiet Skies’ acolytes seem to hate Colorado-based

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Named Vice President of Strategic Development By Axiom Space

Amir Blachman has been appointed the new Vice President of Strategic Development by Axiom Space. In this role, Blachman will lead the financial planning, funding, and growth strategy for the world's first private, international commercial space station.