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January 12, 2015

Idaho Helicopter Company Grounded By Airport Board

Safety Issues Cited, But Company Owner NIMBYs Are The Problem

The Airport Authority Board and Management In Lewiston, ID has issued an order to Lohman Helicopter to cease operations as of January 10th, according to local media reports.

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Senior Pilots Resign From West Australia Police Heli-Force

Move Essentially Grounds State's Two Helicopters

The state of Western Australia has found itself without any aerial coverage after two of the state's senior police pilots started the new year by resigning their positions.

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Universal Helicopters (UHI) Achieves Record 260+ Pilot Certificates In 2014

Accumulates Over 28,000 Flight Hours, Enters 11th Year With No Accidents

Universal Helicopters with 7 locations in 5 different states (Arizona, Utah, Kansas, California, and Texas) completed 260 pilot certificates and ratings (Private through CFII) in 2014. UHI is also proud of the fact that they have entered their 11th year with no incidents, accidents or crashes.

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Garmin Invests In Helicopter Avionics Development

Optimizes GWX 70H Weather Radar, GTR 225 COM And GNC 255 NAV/COM For Helicopter Operations

Garmin is continuing to make a series of investments into developing a robust lineup of helicopter solutions, which are tailored to the unique missions carried out by these operators. The latest additions include Night Vision Goggle (NVG) capable versions of our popular GTR 225 COM and GNC 255 NAV/COM radios, as well as the introduction of the GWX 70H solid-state weather radar, which are optimized for helicopter operations.

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FAA Requirement For A PPL For UAV Operation 'Absurd' Says Commentator

Forbes Contributor Calls FAA's Stipulation 'Ludicrous'

A recent FAA decision to allow a real estate developer to use UAVs to photograph properties ... a commercial use ... carries the stipulation that the operator of the aircraft hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate.

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State Of Minnesota Upgrades Firefighting Aircraft

Converting From Bombardier CL-215s To Air Tractor Fire Boss Scoopers

After running CL-215 amphibious water scooping air tankers for years, the state of Minnesota is selling the two they have and will be converting to single-engine Air Tractor 802F Fire Boss scoopers.

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New Hampshire Seafood Restaurant Ordered To Stop Helicopter Flights

No Rehearing Will Be Granted By The Local Government

The Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA) in Rye, NH has denied a request for a rehearing on an order issued in July demanding that helicopters stop taking off and landing from a local seafood restaurant.

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Port Canaveral Helicopter Tours To Continue

Port Commissioners Unanimously Approve The Plan

A helicopter tour operator who faced stiff opposition from local residents and businesses in Port Canaveral, FL last summer has been given unanimous approval to continue flying over the area by the port's regulating body.

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