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FAA and NPS Implement Stringent Air Tour Rules in National Parks

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) have implemented new regulations for air tour operators in national parks, effective April 2024. These regulations are based on the National Park Air Tour Management Act of 2000, aiming to protect natural resources and enhance visitor experiences. The most restrictive measures apply to Mt. Rushmore and Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA, where operators are required to maintain a half-mile distance and fly at least 5,000 feet above ground level. The Helicopter Association International (HAI) and local operators have expressed significant concerns, noting the elimination of aerial tour flights in these areas, which previously accounted for over 9,000 FAA-approved flights, drastically impacting operations. Click image above for reading the full AvWeb article!

FAA Approves DJI's FlyCart 30 for Remote ID

DJI's FlyCart 30, a new delivery drone, has received Remote ID Declaration of Compliance from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marking it ready for North American operations. This approval follows DJI's recent application to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and ensures the drone meets federal requirements for identification and location broadcasting during flight, likened to a digital license plate. FlyCart 30 features dual delivery modes, a maximum payload of 30 kg in dual battery mode (40 kg with a single battery), intelligent obstacle avoidance, dual radar, an ADS-B signal receiver, a built-in parachute system, and DJI's O3 video transmission system for operations beyond visual line of sight. Click image above for reading the full DroneDJ article!

Investigation Launched into Guyana Defence Force Helicopter Crash

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, along with the Guyana Police Force, has initiated a thorough investigation into the crash of a Guyana Defence Force Bell-412 helicopter, which resulted in the loss of five servicemen and left two others injured. The investigation focuses on analyzing crucial flight data and voice recordings, scrutinizing potential deviations from the flight's planned route, and evaluating all contributing factors, including weather conditions and fuel quality. Accompanied by a separate Board of Inquiry from the Guyana Defence Force, the probe aims to uncover comprehensive details surrounding the incident during a border location mission. Click image above for reading the full News Source article!

Airplane Crash & Incident Reviews: Both engines switched off in error!

Read our today's review of just another tragic Crash that moved the world back when it happened and far beyond. Click image above for reading the full article!

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