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November 07, 2019

Epic Aircraft Achieves FAA Type Certification

Deliveries Of The All Carbon Fiber Single-Engine Turboprop To Begin This Year

The FAA has granted type certification to Epic Aircraft for its E1000 all carbon fiber aircraft design, concluding a rigorous seven-year program that establishes a new industry standard for performance, price and ramp appeal in the personal aircraft marketplace.

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Helicopter Mid-Air Collision

Two R-22 Helicopters Collided While Attempting To Capture Wildlife

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident involving two Robinson R-22 helicopters that were conducting wildlife management operations on private property in Hebbronville, TX. The pilot and a passenger on board one of the aircraft were fatally injured, while a passenger on the second helicopter sustained serious injuries. The pilot of the second helicopter was not injured, according to the report.

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U.K. Drone Operators Must Now Register Drones

Process Includes An Online Test

The U.K. CAA has introduced a requirement for drone operators to register their aircraft, and the process includes an online test.

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Avfuel Awards Three Additional Scholarships To Aspiring Aviators

These Scholarships Are In Addition To The 21st Annual AVTRIP Scholarships Announced Last Week

Avfuel Corporation is pleased to announce Trent Long of Pasadena, MD as the recipient of the 2nd Annual Pilot-in-Training Scholarship, in addition to Andrew Traficante of Boynton Beach, FL and Ann Hornick of Poplar Grove, IL.

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UAVOS And Polynesian Exploration Creating Autonomous Solution For 3D Mapping

Deployed On A UVH -25EL Unmanned Helicopter

UAVOS Inc, in conjunction with the maker of the POLYSCANNER Aerial 3D Mapping and Surveying system Polynesian Navigation, Inc., has announced a partnership to provide a long-distance autonomous solution for 3D mapping.

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Airbus Highlights H130 And H145 Helicopters At AMTC

Both Were On Display At The Trade Show In Atlanta This Week

Airbus Helicopters Inc. showcased its emergency medical rotorcraft at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Atlanta, Georgia. On display were two of the most powerful and versatile helicopters used by air medical operators, the twin-engine H145 and single-engine H130.

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Senators Thune, Markey Urge FAA To Develop Operating Standards For Drones

Request Clarification On The FAA’s Plans For Any Voluntary Industry Implementation Of Drone Identification

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-SD) and Ed Markey (D-MA), both members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, are urging the FAA to publish a rulemaking for the remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) without further delay and requested clarification on the FAA’s plans for any voluntary industry implementation of drone identification.

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UPS, CVS Make First Residential Drone Deliveries Of Prescription Medicines

Flights Were The First Commercial Drone Deliveries Of A Medical Prescription In The United States Under An FAA-Approved Program

UPS  subsidiary UPS Flight Forward Inc. and CVS Health Corporation subsidiary CVS Pharmacy, Inc. have successfully completed the first revenue-generating drone delivery of a medical prescription from a CVS pharmacy directly to a consumer’s home. This was followed by another delivery of a medical prescription to a second customer in a nearby retirement community. Both flights occurred on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, using the M2 drone system by UPS partner and drone systems developer Matternet.

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United States Sues Air Methods

Alleges The Company Operated Air-Ambulance Helicopter With 'Severely Corroded' Components

United States Attorney Jason R. Dunn has filed a complaint for civil penalties against Air Methods Corporation. The Complaint alleges that Air Methods violated FAA regulations by operating an emergency-services helicopter on 51 flights after having been notified by the FAA that the helicopter’s pitot-tubes—parts necessary to determine airspeed—were “severely corroded.”

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