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New FAA rules for medical helicopters

Washington, USA - After 2008 accidents in which 35 people were killed

FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) announced yesterday its proposal to introduce new safety rules for medical helicopters by 2011. The decision has been taken following NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) pressure after eight crashes in 2008 in which 35 people were killed. Among the new devices there is an helicopter-specific terrain awareness warning system integrated by a computer system...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1103419
Rome, Italy, 04/23/2009 16:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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