Flights Will Be Restricted To Operators Using 'Quiet Technology'
The FAA is set to open up 1,721 flight allocations for Grand Canyon tour flights that it had abandoned in the past, as long as the flights do not increase the overall noise in the park.
EASA on Friday issued a Type Certificate to AgustaWestland for the AW189 medium twin-engine helicopter. This certification occurs one week after Airbus Helicopters, an Airbus Group Company, completed the EASA Type Certification process for its EC175 medium twin-engine helicopter. Both helicopters now comply with the highest and most stringent safety requirements set by EASA for Europe.
The First Auto Throttle System In GA FAR Part 23 Aircraft Now Approved And Ready For Flight
The FAA has granted Supplemental Type Certification (STC) to Eclipse Aerospace for both the Auto Throttle and Anti-Skid Brake (ASB) systems for the Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. The Auto Throttle, developed in partnership with Innovative Solutions & Support, is a first for FAR Part 23 aircraft.
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