Several Ground And Flight Tests Already Performed In Philadelphia By The Third AW609 Prototype
The AW609 TiltRotor program is expected to start icing trials soon following recent ground and flight testing activities. These advances have been made in support of FAA certification, which remains on track for 2018.
The Van Horn Aviation (VHA) engineering and test staff celebrated first flight of its composite 206L main rotor blades on February 8, completing ground tests, hover flight, forward flight reaching speeds of more than 100 knots, and turns with up to 45 degrees of banking during the test session at Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ. The tests mark the beginning of the flight testing required for FAA STC approval.
New Training Resource Available To Air Charter, Part 91 And Fractional Operators
NATA has announced the launch of “The NATA Part 135/91 Training Center” — a new training resource available to air charter, Part 91 and fractional operators. Developed by industry experts, the NATA Part 135/91 Training Center provides aircraft operators a standardized, trusted and economical system to train their entire team. The system is offered by subscription with unlimited access for a fixed annual fee.
Allianz Insurance Comes Aboard For Six-Race Championship Series
A multi-year global partnership has been inked between the Drone Racing League (DRL) and the Allianz insurance brand. Allianz will be the title sponsor of DRL’s race series.
Will Conduct Automated Surveying, Mapping And Inspection Missions
Airobotics’ fully automated, industrial grade multi-purpose drone platform will soon be deployed for the first time at an Australian resources operation.
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