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November 08, 2012

Joint Manned, Unmanned Aircraft Ops Using COTS ADS-B Tracking Demonstrated

Sagetech, Arcturus-UAV Show Feasibility Of UAS Integration Into The NAS

Joint flight operations between a piloted aircraft and a drone using the FAA NextGen ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) system have been demonstrated by avionics company Sagetech Corporation and unmanned aircraft manufacturer Arcturus UAV, the companies claim.

Jagal Group Subsidiary Is Supported by CHC Helicopter

Jagal Group has announced the operational start-up of its subsidiary Atlantic Aviation, a helicopter-transportation company providing services to Nigeria's oil-and-gas industry. Atlantic Aviation is supported by CHC Helicopter, a world leader in providing high-quality helicopter services to customers with offshore O&G platforms and vessels.

Jeppesen Evaluates The 4th Generation Tablet, New iPad Mini

Rapid decompression tests of a new iPad (4th generation) with Retina display and iPad mini have been successfully completed by Jeppesen, proving device integrity in the unlikely event of sudden cabin pressure loss. The successful tests were completed to an altitude of 51,000 feet and are part of the program used by operators to obtain FAA authorization for in-flight use of Jeppesen’s mobile app solutions on iPad.

The Worst Proposal He's Seen, AEA's Washington Expert Warns About The Perils Of The Part 145 Re-Write

We've devoted a lot of verbiage to the topic... but as more and more of the details of FAA's current Part 145 proposal emerge, we're wondering if we've underplayed it. Short and sweet, the current version of FAA's Part 145 Rule-Making is just plain bad news.

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CHC Returns Specific Super Pumas To Service

Aircraft Were Grounded Following Ditching Incident In October

On October 22, a CHC Super Puma helicopter with 19 people aboard ditched in the North Sea, the second such accident involving an EC225 this year. All of the people on board both aircraft were rescued, but the incidents prompted the grounding of all of all of the Super Pumas flying workers to North Sea oil rigs. The decision was made by CHC, Eurocopter, Bristow, Bond, Era and others in consultation with customers and other groups.

Was Departing Mid-Continent Airport When The Engine Appeared To Fail

A pilot from Lawrence, KS, was fatally injured Tuesday when the FedEx airplane he was flying experienced engine problems just after takeoff and went down in a wheat field near Mid-Continent Airport (KICT) in Wichita.