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November 28, 2018

Modified 737 Fighting Fires In Australia

Can Carry Up To 4,000 Gallons Of Water Or Fire Retardant

A Boeing 737 passenger airplane which has been converted to a fire tanker has been deployed for the first time in New South Wales, Australia.

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Piaggio Aerospace Struggling For Survival

Requests Receivership Amid Lagging Drone Sales

Piaggio Aerospace has requested that the Italian government place the company in receivership due to "the state of insolvency of the company."

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Australian Charter Pilot Fell Asleep At The Controls

Flew Over 24 Nautical Miles Beyond His Intended Destination

The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau is investigating an incident in which a pilot fell asleep during flight and overshot his destination by nearly 25 nautical miles.

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United Technologies Announces Intention To Split Into Three Companies

Completes Acquisition Of Rockwell Collins

United Technologies has completed of its acquisition of Rockwell Collins and announced the company's intention to separate its commercial businesses, Otis and Carrier (formerly CCS), into independent entities. The separation will result in three global, industry-leading companies.

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Intl. Organization For Standardization Releases Draft Drone Use Standards

Public Consultation Is Open Through January 21

The International Organization for Standardization has released a draft set of standards for drone use the organization hopes will become recognized as best practices for both manufacturers and operators.

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FAA Proposes New AD For Certain MD Helicopters Aircraft

Prompted By Reports Of Cracked Main Rotor Blades

The FAA is proposing a new AD for MDHI Model 369A, 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting each main rotor blade (MRB) for a crack. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of cracked MRBs.

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