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September 12, 2015

AUVSI To Congress: FAA Should Finalize Small UAS Rule

Industry Group Emphasizes That Only The FAA Can Regulate Airspace

In prepared testimony for the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne Thursday called on the federal government to assert its authority over the National Airspace System (NAS) and preempt state laws that seek to regulate airspace. He also urged the FAA to finalize its long-overdue small UAS rules as quickly as possible to help increase the safety of the skies.

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EASA Certifies Embraer Legacy 450

European Approval Follows FAA, Brazilian Certifications

EASA has certified Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450. Embraer says the aircraft has met or surpassed all design goals, exceeding targets such as range, runway performance, hot-and-high takeoff distance and maximum payload. Conclusion of the process in Europe follows the recent certification granted by the Brazil and the FAA.

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National Drone Safety Board And Education Coalition Formed

Goal Is To Combat Near Misses And Collisions

The National Drone Safety board and Drone Education Coalition has been created to assist in the creation of education modules for Drone Pilots in preparation for the Unmanned Pilots Requirements for the FAA.

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Swedish Non-Profit Initiative To Airlift Syrian Refugees To Safety

Refugee Air Hopes To Establish Safe Routes Into The EU

A group of Swedish entrepreneurs and humanitarians is tired of witnessing refugees drowning in the Mediterranean and has decided to do something about it. Refugee Air aims to make safe routes into the EU a reality.

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UAVs Are Being Used To Stop Rhino Poachers In South Africa

Company Working With Government To Help Stop Illegal Killing Of Animals

In South Africa’s National Park, a team of park rangers, anti-poaching officials and UAV pilots are working to stop the illegal harvesting of Rhinos for their horns.

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Bell Helicopter Delivers First Bell 407GXP In Brazil

Aircraft Configured For Corporate Transport

The first Bell 407GXP for service in Brazil has been delivered. The aircraft is outfitted for corporate transport, which continues to be a popular market segment for the Bell 407GXP throughout Latin America.

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