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August 28, 2019

First PC-24 Super Versatile Jet Flies In South America

Planemaker Has Now Delivered 40 Of The Aircraft Since 2017 Certification

In a ceremony at Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd, the first PC-24 to enter service in South America was delivered to Chilean customer Ignacio del Rio. The Super Versatile Jet flies under Chilean registry. It was the 40th PC-24 delivered since the new business jet was certified in December 2017.

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The Air Charter Association Launches The Air Charter Podcast

Available On The Association's Website And Multiple Podcast Platforms

The Air Charter Association has launched a brand-new podcast – The Air Charter Podcast. It is widely available to listen to via the Association’s website and a number of leading channels including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Tune In. The podcast has been created by The Air Charter Association Council member, Kevin Ducksbury of Emerge Aviation.

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ISIS Fighter Killed By His Own Drone

Returned To Origin Point When Low Battery Was Detected

One of the safety features of many modern consumer drones is that the aircraft will automatically return to its launch point when it detects that its batteries are running low. But that safety feature proved fatal for an ISIS fighter in Iraq last year.

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Bell Autonomous Pod Transport 70 Achieves First Autonomous Flight

Testing To Continue Under An Experimental Type Certificate Throughout The Remainder Of The Year

Bell Textron has successfully completed the first autonomous flight of the Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) 70 at their testing site near Fort Worth. Bell plans to  continue to test the vehicle under an experimental type certificate throughout the remainder of the year.

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FAA Certifies New Robinson R66 Slimline Auxiliary Fuel Tank

Adds About An Hour To The Helicopter's Endurance

The FAA certified Robinson Helicopter’s Slimline Auxiliary Fuel Tank for its R66 Turbine helicopter. The tank holds 23.2 gallons, roughly half the fuel of the company’s larger auxiliary fuel tank, adds approximately 1 hour to helicopter endurance, and extends its range by as much as 100 nautical miles.

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Maui Electric Aerial Line Inspections Using UAVs, Helicopter

Drones Are A Cost-Effective Way To Conduct Inspections, Utility Says

Maui Electric Company will be using unmanned aircraft, or drones, and a helicopter for routine aerial power line inspections from all week throughout the island of Maui, weather permitting.

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