Five Individual Flights Totaled About 20 Minutes Flying time
Marenco Swisshelicopter on Thursday completed the first flight of its SKYe SH09. The prototype high performance light single-engine helicopter with chief test pilot Dwayne Williams at the controls flew in hover in five test flights that lasted approximately 20 minutes.
Had Jumped From MV-22B Osprey When It Lost Power Shortly After Takeoff
U.S. forces in the North Arabian Gulf concluded a search and rescue operation for a missing U.S. Marine Corps aircrew member at 1500 (GMT) Thursday, after efforts to locate him were unsuccessful. The Marine is presumed lost at sea.
EAA has submitted formal comments to the FAA’s proposed policy regarding non-aeronautical hangar use. EAA’s comments mirror the main points the organization has emphasized over the past two months.
Says Aircraft Could Change How Insurance Industry Works With Policyholders During Major Disasters
Insurance provider USAA has asked the FAA for permission to research how unmanned aircraft systems could be used to help improve how it settles insurance claims for its members during natural disasters.
Delivery To Launch Customer Scheduled Before Year End
The first A350 XWB for Qatar Airways is progressing towards delivery before year end. The aircraft equipped with Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines rolled out of the Airbus factory in Toulouse fully painted, prominently bearing Qatar Airways’ livery.
Described Himself As 'Stoned And Nervous' On Facebook
The man who is accused of starting a fire at the FAA radar center in Chicago told the world he was "stoned and nervous" minutes before authorities say he started the blaze. He posted that phrase on Facebook.
“This is a milestone in the development of our program.” Source: Martin Stucki, designer, founder and CEO of Swisshelicopter, following the first flight of the prototype SKYe SH09.