Content Archive: February 2015
Rotorcraft
UAVs: Low-Altitude Dangers
Pilots are concerned about the increasing number of encounters with UAVs.
Avionics
Elbit Displays Skylens HUD and Awaits Certification
Wearable display to merge enhanced vision and synthetic vision.
Rotorcraft
Helitech Opens Its Door to the Up-and-coming
The London event is set to take place at the ExCel exhibition center October 6-8.
Rotorcraft
Salute to Excellence: MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award
Flight crew flew five and half hours during the rescue and support mission.
Safety
Senate Commerce Clears Hart Nomination for NTSB Chairman
The White House reissued the nomination after the Senate failed to take action last year.
Regulations and Government
DHS Shutdown Looms
Senate action on bill expected today, but House and Senate lawmakers have been at impasse.
Charter & Fractional
Strong Charter Program Sales Drive XOJet to Break-even
XOJet CEO Brad Stewart says that, having achieved profitability, the company is now putting its focus more squarely on customers.
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter Adds Second Jet Ranger X to Test Fleet
Since fligth testing began in November, the helicopter program has quickly progressed, performing additional tests and numerous practice autorotations,
Rotorcraft
Appareo Pilot of the Year
Dahlen’s actions saved the lives of several firefighters during last year’s King Fire in California.
Regulations and Government
Graves, Inhofe Introduce Pilot's Bill of Rights 2
Bill would expand pilot protections during enforcement actions, seek improvements to Notam system and provide liability protection for volunteer pilots.
