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June 26, 2019

NTSB Board Member Criticizes FAA Following Hawaii Skydiving Accident

Jennifer Homendy Puts FAA 'On Notice' To Improve Safety For Skydiving Operations

In the wake of an accident involving a skydiving plane in Hawaii over the weekend which resulted in 11 fatal injuries, NTSB board member Jennifer Homendy has publicly criticized the FAA for not implementing safety recommendations made by the safety board.

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French Prime Minister Meets Airbus Helicopters Apprentices

PM Departs The Show Aboard An H160

During a visit to the Paris Air Show dedicated to highlighting the role of apprenticeships in the French aeronautical industry, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe met with some of the several hundred young apprentices that work at Airbus Helicopters. The Prime Minister was then invited to experience first-hand one of the next generation helicopters that they have contributed to during their apprenticeship.

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Nine Members Of Congress From New York Call For Ban On NYC Helicopter Flights

Letter To Acting FAA Administrator Calls For An End To 'Joy Riding' Tourist Flights

A group of members of Congress from New York has written a letter to acting FAA Administrator Daniel Elwell calling for a complete ban on "non-essential" helicopter flights over New York City.

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Airbus, French Government Launch Hybrid Light Helicopter Program

Plan To Perform The First Flight Of Hybrid Light Helicopter Demonstrator In 2020

Airbus Helicopters and the French Ministry for Transport (DGAC) have announced the launch of a research project aimed at demonstrating the use of a hybrid propulsion system on board a single-engine helicopter testbed. This initiative, which will lead to the first flight of a demonstrator in 2020, will focus on the integration of an electric backup system on the testbed helicopter in order to power the rotor system for up to 30 seconds, without the use of the main gas turbine.

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DJI Creates High-Security Solution For Government Drone Programs

Rigorous Data Controls Are Validated By U.S. Federal Government Audits

DJI is introducing "DJI Government Edition", a new comprehensive drone solution created specifically for use in high-security situations by government agencies around the world. While DJI customers have always had full control over how the data they generate with drones is collected, stored and transmitted, Government Edition's unique architecture ensures that drone data – including photos and videos captured during flight – never leave the drone and therefore can never be shared with unauthorized parties including DJI.

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