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February 10, 2016

FAA Updates DC-Area Unmanned Aircraft Procedures

Allows Flight In The Outer Ring Of The SFRA ... Under Certain Conditions

The FAA is updating its conditions for flying unmanned aircraft in the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington, D.C. to clarify differences for various types of unmanned aircraft. As of 12:01 a.m. EST, Wednesday, February 10, the operating procedures will allow model aircraft, commercial and public users to operate in the outer ring of the Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) under specific conditions.  

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Montana Legislature Debates Air Ambulance Issues

Some Patients Have Received Bills Of As Much As $100,000

The Montana legislature's Economic Affairs committee is investigating reports of people receiving bills as high as $100,000 from emergency aircraft operators that are not affiliated with an insurance network.

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Another Strong Year Reported For Quest Aircraft

Kodiak Deliveries Increase In 2015 As Company Enhances Global Presence

Quest Aircraft Company delivered 32 Kodiak aircraft in 2015, an increase over the previous year. Kodiak deliveries have risen steadily since 2012, as worldwide demand for the Kodiak has grown.

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Gulfstream G500 Completes Flutter Testing

Company Hopes To Certify The Airplane In 2019

Gulfstream has completed flutter testing on the G500, achieving another milestone in the new aircraft’s flight-test program. The first G500 test aircraft, T1, performed the tests over the course of more than 50 flights.

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AD: Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

AD NUMBER: 2016-03-02

PRODUCT: All Turbomeca S.A. ARRIEL 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines with modification TU34 or TU34A installed.

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AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2016-03-05

PRODUCT: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with a certain Goodrich rescue hoist damper unit (damper unit) installed.

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UAV Registrations Surpass Manned Aircraft

Huerta Says Over 325,000 Drones Are Now In The Database

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta told a UAV conference Monday that the number of drones now in its registry has surpassed the number of manned aircraft registered by the agency.

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NBAA Issues 'Call To Action' On ATC Reforms

Sends Open Letter To Members Urging Quick Response From Members

The NBAA has sent a letter to its membership urging them to contact their members of congress to express opposition to the proposal in the FAA reauthorization bill to privatize the nation's air traffic control system.

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