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Airship Pilot Says Fabric Tore Before Blimp Went Down At U.S. Open

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report In The Accident

The fabric on an airship covering the U.S. Open in Erin, WI earlier this month tore before the aircraft went down, the pilot told the NTSB.

Rapid Growth Forecast For Commercial Drone Hardware And Services Revenue

Expected To Reach $12.6 Billion By 2025, According To Tractica

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have a great deal of potential to be explored and exploited for commercial applications. Major industries, government agencies, and other organizations are all actively assessing the opportunity for drones to disrupt the market and create innovative business models.

EASA Partners With Airbus Helicopters For Aviation Safety Road Shows

Traveling To Five South Asian Countries For Demonstrations

At the end of April 2017, Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with NTU – a project management company specialized in the aviation sector – to organize and hold Aviation Safety Roadshows in 5 South Asian countries: Nepal, Bhutan, India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The project – launched by the European Commission (EC) and managed by the EASA – aims to promote European aeronautical industries in South Asia, strengthen institutional relations between the EASA and countries in the region and increase flight safety in the area. NTU, mandated by the EASA, has selected a panel of experts to meet this triple objective.

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Florida Governor Rick Scott Signs Drone Bill Into Law

Restricts Local Governments From Enacting Legislation

Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed into law HB 1027 that prevents local governments, such as cities or towns, from enacting their own drone legislation.