NTSB on EC135 Crash / LHR Fees / eVTOL Review / Historic USAir Crash Review

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NTSB Preliminary Report on Pompano Beach Helicopter Incident Unveiled

The NTSB released its initial findings on the Eurocopter EC135T1 crash near Pompano Beach, Florida on August 28, 2023. The pilot reported hearing a "bang" during an initial climb, observing rising turbine outlet temperature (TOT) on the No. 1 engine, and an illuminated engine fire button. The aircraft, which had an in-flight fire near the engine exhaust and tailboom attach point, descended into an apartment building after the tailboom partially separated in-flight. The accident resulted in two fatalities and two injuries. Further examination and data retrieval from the digital engine control unit and other components are pending. Click image above for downloading the preliminary report!

Heathrow Landing Fee Cut Upheld by UK Watchdog

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has maintained a ruling by the Civil Aviation Authority from March, ordering Heathrow Airport to decrease its landing charges by nearly 20% from ￡31.57 to ￡25.43 per passenger starting next year. The decision follows appeals by both Heathrow, who argued for an increase in fees citing potential investment risks, and airlines pushing for a deeper reduction. Despite the ruling, the CMA highlighted errors in the CAA's calculations, specifically in provisions for exceptional events impacting passenger counts, but foresees only a minor net effect on the final charge amount. Click image above for reading the full Financial Times article!

Simple Flying on eVTOL Market Boom: Key Players & Projections

The eVTOL aircraft market is anticipated to value $34.92 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 12.16% from 2023-2030. Prominent companies in eVTOL development include Archer Aviation, which aims for commercial use by 2025 with its four-passenger electric-propulsion aircraft "Midnight," and California-based Joby Aviation, backed by JetBlue Ventures, Delta Air Lines, and a $75 million investment from Uber. Additionally, European entities like Germany's Volocopter, UK's Vertical Aerospace, and Airbus with projects "Vahana" and "CityAirbus" are actively advancing in the eVTOL sector. Click image above for reading the full article!

Most significant historic Airplane Crashes: USAir F28 Icing Crash!

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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