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October 26, 2018

Leonardo Successfully Completes First Flight Campaign Of Falco EVO

Aircraft Flies With With New Engine And Satellite Command Link

Leonardo has successfully completed a series of test flights of its Falco EVO Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS) in Bulgaria. The flight campaign was to validate a package of upgrades that extends the endurance and operational range of the platform for overland and maritime missions. This includes a Beyond-Line-Of-Sight (BLOS) satellite data-link system and a new propulsion system based on a heavy-fuel engine.

Can Be Installed As OEM On New Aircraft Or As An Upgrade

Astronics Corporation has worked with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, to install and certify the Max-Viz 2300 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on a new Sikorsky S-76D helicopter.

New Hangar Should Be Operational By The End Of The Year

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce it is nearing completion of construction on a new 60,000 sq. ft. hangar at its East Alton, IL (KALN) location. This hangar is anticipated to be operational by the end of fourth quarter of 2018.

Latest Version Included Enhancements For Scenario Planning, JetFuelX, Flight Plans

The latest version of ForeFlight enables users to quickly evaluate what-if scenarios with just a few taps. A few examples are if the user is confronted with the need to explore the impact of taking more or less fuel, last minute aircraft changes due to maintenance, or a situation where more passengers than expected arrive. If any adjustments to fuel and payload fields are made or a different aircraft is selected, ForeFlight automatically recalculates weight, and fuel requirements in a matter of seconds.

Will Reinforce Public Security And Provide Aeromedical Support

Airbus Helicopters delivered the first two H135 helicopters with Helionix in police configuration to its Brazilian customer Ciopaer. The two delivered helicopters will be used to reinforce public security in Ceará State, as well as providing support for aeromedical operations in other regions of the state. Ciopaer’s fleet already includes two AS350s and four twin-engine helicopters of the H135 and the H145 family.

Some Rebate Money Remains Available To Pilots And Operators

The FAA recently revived its $500 rebate program for ADS-B equipage with the the January 1, 2020 deadline only 14 months away.

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Insitu Marks Type Certification Milestone For ScanEagle 3

Key FAA Teams Met To Review Company's Certification Project Plan

Boeing subsidiary Insitu has successfully completed the first interim Type Certification Board Meeting (TCBM) in support of the ScanEagle3 FAA type certification program.