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November 03, 2017

Third Annual Commercial UAV Expo Draws 2,000

Industry Professionals See Newest Generation Drone Technology

The third edition of Commercial UAV Expo came to a close last Friday in Las Vegas, having attracted 2,000 professionals from 53 countries and every U.S. state, representing a wide range of industries including process, power utilities; civil infrastructure; construction; mining and aggregates, surveying and mapping; precision agriculture; law enforcement, emergency response and search and rescue.

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New Drone Restrictions In Place In Texas

Complexity Of The Statute Makes Compliance Challenging

The Texas legislature this year passed a law which went into effect September 1 that can result in fines for up to $2,000, and the law is reportedly fairly complex, making compliance challenging.

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FAA Drone Integration Program Launches

Webinars Available Friday, Monday For Interested People

President Trump recently announced the new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program to accelerate the integration of UAS into our nation’s busy airspace and to spur innovation.

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FAA Proposes New Helicopter Certification Standards

Seeks To Reduce The Burden On Applicants For New Rotorcraft Designs

The FAA has posted a proposal in the Federal Register to to amend the certification standards of normal and transport category helicopters. The proposed changes are necessary to address modern designs currently used in the rotorcraft industry and would reduce the burden on applicants for certification of new rotorcraft designs.

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Bombardier Holds 21st Safety Standdown Award Gala

Mark Chaffinch, Chief Pilot, Norfolk Southern Corporation Receives The Bombardier Safety Standdown Award

Bombardier is proud to announce that Mr. Mark Chaffinch, Chief Pilot for Norfolk Southern Corporation, is the winner of the 2017 Safety Standdown Award. The award was presented at the 21st annual Safety Standdown seminar, held from October 31 to November 2, 2017, in Wichita, KS.

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Bell Helicopter Rotor Maintenance Subject Of FAA SAIB

Improper Maintenance Could Lead To Loss Of Tail Rotor Drive

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin reminding owners, operators, and maintainers of the importance of properly maintaining the tail rotor drive shaft flexible couplings on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206, 206A, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters and other models with similar design features. Failure to properly maintain the coupling may result in loss of coupling fastening hardware and subsequent loss of tail rotor drive.

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