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November 07, 2020

AUVSI Congratulates FAA on BEYOND Program

AUVSI Is Looking Forward To Working With The FAA And Industry On The Effort To Collect UAS Operation Data

AUVSI has applauded the DOT and FAA, as well as all the program participants, for a successful unmanned aerial systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP). "With (their) announcement of the BEYOND program, building upon the lessons learned in the IPP, AUVSI is confident that the building blocks for continued UAS integration are falling into place. With the Remote ID rule now at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the BEYOND program’s focus on more complex UAS operation under established rules rather than waivers, the UAS industry is at a watershed moment in time..."

AD 2020-20-08 Prohibits The Installation Of A Jettisonable Cabin Window Unless The Applicable Requirements Are Accomplished

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires, depending on helicopter configuration, installing skived polytetrafluoroethylene tape (PTFE tape) or removing PTFE tape and replacing window seals. This AD also prohibits the installation of a jettisonable cabin window unless the applicable requirements are accomplished. This AD was prompted by a report of excessive friction between the window seal and the helicopter airframe. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these product