Prompted By Discovery Of A Crack On A Main Rotor Blade
The FAA has issued an Emergency AD (2015-20-51) for Model UH-12-series helicopters, with a main rotor blade (MRB) fork, part number 52110-3, with a serial number 11502P through 11537P, or 11551P through 11579P, excluding 11577P, certificated in any category.
Carbon Fiber Floats Aproved For The Quest Kodiak 100 Airplane
The FAA issued a Supplemental Type Certificate on August 26 to Priest River, ID-based Aerocet for Aerocet model 6650 amphibious floats equipped on the Quest Kodiak 100.
Two-Year-Old Private Aviation Company Now Valued In Excess Of $500 Million
Wheels Up, the membership-based private aviation company, has completed its first closing on a capital raise of up to $115 million from leading financial institutions including funds and trusts managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Fidelity Management and Research Company, and NEA. The Company's valuation is now greater than $500 million.
First Helicopter In Its Weight Category To Receive Ice Protection System Certification
EASA has certified a Limited Ice Protection System (LIPS) for the AW189 super medium twin engine helicopter. The LIPS system will allow the AgustaWestland AW189 to further enhance its all-weather capabilities, continuing the process to make the all-new super medium class helicopter suitable to operate in the most adverse and harsh environmental conditions.
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