Snow And Ice Ingestion Continue To Be A Factor In Accidents
As a continued emphasis on rotorcraft and icing conditions, the FAA has posted a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) directed at owners and operators of turboshaft-powered rotorcraft, of the possibility of inflight engine loss of power due to the ingestion of ice and/or snow. Accumulation of ice and/or snow can occur in the area of the airframe engine inlet while the rotorcraft is on the ground or in the air.
Hundreds Of High Tech Jobs To Be Created With Millions Invested
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) company Olaeris has selected North Carolina as its top choice for a U.S. headquarters facility. They are currently engaging Piedmont economic development leaders to identify the most promising location for what they believe can become a leading R&D hub to the global UAV industry. The first facility is expected to employ nearly 200 engineers, technicians, programmers, pilots, trainers and support personnel.
Toscano: 'Prime Air' Demonstrates The Promise Of Unmanned Vehicle Systems
The demonstration of a UAV delivery system being developed by Amazon.com caught the attention of the Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). The system was shown in a video produced by the online retail giant during a segment of the CBS news magazine 60 Minutes Sunday.
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