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July 10, 2020

NTSB Concludes News-Copter Collided With Small Drone

No Evidence Of The Drone Itself... But If The Shoe Fits...

After an extensive investigation, a proper one we might add, it now appears that there has been one more documented midair between a civil manned aircraft and unmanned drone, albeit (apparently) a small hobby drone. The helicopter was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 as an electronic news gathering flight, under visual flight rules, within Class G airspace. The pilot heard a noise which he first thought might be a bird strike, and made a precautionary landing. Post flight examination led the pilot and operator to believe they collided with a drone. A search by ground and electronic methods did not locate a drone.

The Aircraft Fleet Has Accumulated More Than 648,000 Flight Hours

Bombardier is celebrating the 350th delivery of its Challenger 350 business jet, which continues to evolve and solidify its market status. “The 350th delivery of a Challenger 350 aircraft, reached after only six years in service, speaks volumes,” said Peter Likoray, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “This achievement shows the great confidence customers place in this aircraft and demonstrates Bombardier’s production proficiency and strong supplier base.”

Wants Drones Integrated Safely, Efficiently And Seamlessly Around The World

The FAA and the Switzerland Federal Office of Civil Aviation have reached an agreement in harmonizing domestic and international safety standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This agreement builds on U.S and Swiss efforts to ensure that the fastest growing and broadest segment of aviation is integrated safely, efficiently and seamlessly around the world.