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NBAA Flying Safety Awards Note Members For Decades Of Accident-Free Operations

Six Members Being Honored For 50 Years Of Safe Operations, One Marks Six Decades Of Safety

The NBAA has announced its 2018 Flying Safety Award recipients for the period ending Dec. 31, 2017. These awards serve as a testament to the high degree of professionalism and outstanding safety culture within participating companies. In total, 1,137 companies and individuals were recognized for accident/incident-free operations in 2017.

Workhorse Unveils New 'Work Ahead' Positioning And Identity

Part Of Full Brand Redesign By The Company

Workhorse Group has announced their corporate rebranding and first strategic marketing platform "Work Ahead". The new positioning and design work, concepted and produced by Grey New York, was unveiled in New York City at a public event showcasing the W-15 range extended electric pickup and SureFly personal electric helicopter.

Swift020 VTOL Drone Works With Forestry Officials In Japan

Flights Conducted In Late July

The Swift020 UAS successfully flew over densely forested areas within the Ishikawa prefecture in Japan. Working with members of the Ishikawa Prefecture Research Center for Agriculture and Forestry, the local forest cooperative association and key forestry industry leaders, the flights were held July 23-25, 2018. Due to the density of the trees, the size of the area, and the problematic topography, sustainable forest management can be challenging.

Danville Community College Students Launch New Drone Program

Twelve Students Take Part In Introductory Training Session August 10

Danville Community College (DCC) students got a bird’s eye view of the world earlier this month thanks to the college’s new drone/unmanned aerial systems (UAS) class. Twelve students joined DCC Instructor Steven Carrigan for a three-hour introductory training session at the college on Friday, August 10, and then got to stretch their wings on Saturday during the hands-on portion at a remote site in Pittsylvania County.

FAA Approves Robinson R66 Cargo Hook

Will Carry An External Load Up To 1,200 Pounds

The FAA has approved Robinson’s R66 cargo hook installation. The optional cargo hook carries external loads up to 1,200 pounds and, for external load operations, the R66’s maximum gross weight increases from 2,700 lb to 2,900 pounds.