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All News

May 17, 2018

Avionica And GE Aviation Expand Digital Partnership

JV Accelerates Data Collection And Processing For The Connected Aircraft

Avionica and GE Aviation have expanded their partnership by forming a joint venture through GE's acquisition of an ownership interest in Avionica.  The JV allows the companies to accelerate edge processing and wireless connectivity to maximize the value of aircraft data.  The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Bird Strikes Cripple AZDPS Helicopter After Search And Rescue Mission

Highly Skilled Ranger 56 Crew Successfully Land Their Crippled Aircraft In An Open Field

On April 29, 2018, at 12:51 a.m., an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) helicopter, Ranger 56, was flying back to the Western Air Rescue base in Kingman after an unsuccessful search for a four-year-old girl north of Williams. During the return flight to base in Kingman, Ranger 56 struck a group of birds.

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Racing Drones Combatting Flaming Kites Along The Gaza-Israel Border

Israeli UAVs Also Dropping Tear Gas On Protesters

During the protests that erupted along the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip this week,  Palestinians launched burning kites across the fence separating the two countries, which led to wildfires that scorched agricultural land and other areas in Israeli territory.

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AD: Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2018-10-03

PRODUCT: Certain Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes.

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FAA Loosens 'Doors Off' Helicopter Flight Ban

Will Allow Flights If Operator Obtains An LOA From The Agency

The FAA has released a modification of its policy banning "doors off" helicopter flights that was put in place following an accident in New York City that resulted in the fatal injury of five passengers aboard the aircraft.

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Sen. McCaskill Introduces Air Ambulance Bill

Would Allow States To Regulate Medical Costs Of Air Ambulances, Provide Consumer Protections

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) recently introduced legislation to bring greater transparency and consumer protections to the air ambulance industry, and allow states to better regulate medical costs associated with air ambulance services.

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Horsefly Autonomous Drone Package Delivery Pilot Underway In Cincinnati

Truck-Launched Autonomous Drone Making Actual Deliveries To Homes

The HorseFly truck-launched Autonomous Drone Package Delivery System is now making real-life package deliveries to homes in the Cincinnati area in a pilot program with the City of Loveland and the FAA. Consumers in select Cincinnati zip codes opted-in to accept packages from Horsefly via the Workhorse Ares Drone Package Delivery App, which is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing online e-commerce platforms.

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Whirly-Girls Mid-Year Scholarship Cycle In Its Last Week

Applications Due By May 21

The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, Inc. announces that they are entering the last week of applications for the 2018 mid-year scholarship season.  This mid-year scholarship cycle focuses on providing five women with the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and network by attending one of three industry-leading conferences: The CHC Safety & Quality Summit, HeliSuccess Career Development Seminar, or HAI HELI-EXPO.  These awards are suitable for female aviators at all career stages as well as those reentering the industry. Applications are due by May 21st.

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