CIVIL AVIATION

Data Computers, Weapon Computers, LRUs related to Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Head Up Display. The LRUs have been indigenously designed and developed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), DRDO Labs, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC) and Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO). This is the biggest ever order received by BEL for Avionic Systems.

AMERICAS FAA ISSUES CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS FOR THE FIRST TYPE CERTIFIED S-70M BLACK HAWK HELICOPTER

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on December 07, 2021 that it has completed its certification of the S-70M Black Hawk helicopter — a new type designation — by issuing Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company a Restricted Category Special Airworthiness Certificate. FAA certification, and the establishment of a pilot type rating, are expected to broaden the market for the military-designed helicopter by allowing civil and commercial operators in the US to purchase new Black Hawk aircraft direct from the factory. California public utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) took delivery of the first S-70M Restricted Category aircraft on November 18. Flight safety was instrumental to the certification effort. S-70M is a third-generation Black Hawk helicopter featuring a digital cockpit, GE 701D engines, and wide chord rotor blades for increased levels of performance.

ASIA-PACIFIC

Gwalior Drone Mela was organised jointly by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of Madhya Pradesh & Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) on December 11, 2021, at Gwalior. The programme was the biggest congregation of drone manufacturers, service providers, drone enthusiasts and user communities, especially students, farmers and common man of the city. Programme included drone exhibition, demonstration, drone competition, industry – user interactions and launches which were carried out in the presence of Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh & Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation & other luminaries. Five Drone Schools are also to be set-up in Madhya Pradesh. l