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Maryland State Police Takes Delivery Of 10th AW139

Will Fly SAR, EMS, Law Enforcement, And Homeland Security Missions

The Maryland State Police has taken delivery of its 10th AW139 to be used for the state’s emergency medical, search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security missions.

AD: MD Helicopters, Inc., Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2014-16-01

PRODUCT: MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI), Model MD900 helicopters.

AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2014-12-11

PRODUCT: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters.

University Of Maryland Opens Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site

Facility Located Near Naval Air Station Patuxent River

The University of Maryland (UMD) A. James Clark School of Engineering has announced the launch of a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site in Southern Maryland. With support from the University System of Maryland, the site will bring together leaders in academia, industry, and government to accelerate UAS research.

NBAA To Honor Bob Hoover, Bill de Decker At 2014 Convention

Famous Air Show Pilot And Co-Developer Of The Aircraft Cost Evaluator Each To Be Presented An Award

The NBAA is pleased to announce that Robert A. (Bob) Hoover and R.W. (Bill) de Decker will receive NBAA’s Meritorious Service to Aviation Award and John P. “Jack” Doswell Award, respectively. The awards will be presented this October at the 2014 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Orlando, FL.