Global Near Space Services (GNSS) of Colorado Springs, CO, and
Bye Aerospace of Denver, CO, jointly announced continued progress
in the development of a unique solar-electric-powered airship named
StarLight. Engineers project this cost-effective, unmanned high
altitude airship will remain on-station in the stratosphere for a
minimum of four months at a time.
Total Number Of SKYe SH09 Helicopters On The Books Stands At
34
After being introduced last year, Marenco Swisshelicopter Ltd.
confirms that it took 23 orders for its SKYe SH09 at Heli-Expo held
in Houston. The company says it now has firm orders for 34 aircraft
on the books.
Iridium-Based Tracking To Be Used Across Support And Serivces
Divisions
A handheld, Iridium-based tracking and messaging solution called
HawkEye-PT developed by Blue Sky Network has been selected by Bell
Helicopter to track all aircraft en route from Bell's service
center in Piney Flats, TN, to destinations across the globe.
NBAA Has Prepared A Letter Members Can Send To Representatives
In Washington
In the two weeks since President Obama called for a $100
per-flight user fee in his latest federal budget proposal,
Congressional opposition to the idea has been building, including
from four members of the U.S. House of Representatives who are
urging their colleagues to sign a letter of protest to the White
House.
Fire Warning Light Did Not Activate During Function Test
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia has issued an
"urgent" AD for AS 350 B2 helicopters, all serial numbers, if
equipped with a Turbomeca ARRIEL 1D1 engine and incorporating
Eurocopter modification (mod) 073273, except helicopters that
incorporate mod 074346. The AD was first published by EASA.
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