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Bell Flight Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has finalized a purchase agreement with the Louisiana State Police for two Bell 407GXis, bolstering the state's public safety mission capabilities. Lane Evans, Managing Director of North America at Bell, expressed gratitude for the selection of the Bell 407GXi, emphasizing its upgraded avionics and customizable cabin space. The Bell 407GXi's reputation for reliability is well-established, with over 1,500 units operating globally, accumulating over six million total fleet flight hours. Louisiana State Police's Air Support Unit, dedicated to providing aerial support to law enforcement agencies, plans to utilize the new Bell 407GXis to expand their public safety mission portfolio. In addition to the newly acquired Bell 407GXis, the Air Support Unit already operates a diverse fleet, including a Bell 407GXP, two Bell 430s, a Bell 206L-IV Long Ranger, and a Bell 206B-III Jet Ranger, all equipped with advanced features such as Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) cameras. The Bell 407GXi offers impressive performance and fuel efficiency, boasting a cruising speed of 133 knots (246 km/h). Its Garmin G1000H NXi Flight Deck enhances situational awareness, providing pilots with easy-to-read information, ultimately contributing to operational efficiency and safety. Stay tuned for more updates on our blog as Louisiana State Police elevates its public safety capabilities with Bell's advanced aircraft technology. #AvfoilNews #BellTextron #LouisianaStatePolice #PublicSafety #Bell407GXi

The number one justification for Law Enforcement Agencies to invest in using Aircraft is to mitigate the risk of Police Pursuits. The number two is to expedite response to crimes in progress. Both pursuits and crimes in progress have a short window to engage, as 95% of these types of events are over in three minutes. No Aircraft, modern cameras and other ISR technology can pay any dividends if the Pilot and TFO are not in a window of opportunity to act in real time. It’s a simple mathematical fact -Flight Crews that are spending more hours per shift “Airborne”- will statistically be far more effective than a ground based response from the airport. We have a unique modern solution to dramatically increase the number of pursuits and crimes in progress your Flight Crews can change the outcome . This alternative allows you to focus on what must change to truly be effective, and it’s Pro-Active AIRBORNE flight time per shift! Welcome to the future of effective and efficient Law Enforcement Air Support. The DA62 Multi Purpose Platform (MPP) can stage your Flight Crew, and ISR technology over your city 3-4 times the amount of hours ( Cost per hour) of a turbine powered helicopter or airplane. It’s accombant of leaders to welcome change, not just for the sake of it, but doing more and spending less to get better results. Airborne Intelligence is only available when the technology can be in a window of opportunity to See. The operational goal is to have an Unblinking Eye in the Sky to Act and engage in Real Time. The DA62MPP is a safe, modern, extremely fuel efficient sensor platform with superior handing characteristics. With 40 years of experience, I can attest this platfrom can be a game changer! It’s designed at its core to be the safest, most economical platform to keep Flight Crews - actively ready to hunt crime from above! When you’re ready and open to discuss a proven alternative, please reach out to johnn@airbear.aero #Airbornelawenforcement, #Police Air Support, #Diamond Aircraft #DA62MPP #Airbear.aero

Hot off the presses- The UAS Detection and Mitigation Systems ARC Final report. Working on the deep-dive this week, but here are a few concerning facts: 1) # times "helicopter" is mentioned (3); yet the vast majority of low-altitude aircraft operations are helicopters and they were disproportionately impacted by the recent 5G implementation. 2) No discussion of "covered-entity", "deemed exports" or any of the issues recently raised by the FBI and CISA; yet there are many D&M equipment installations (including the ones guarding the Superbowl this year) that were manufactured by a covered-entity. 3) The discussions about funding D&M systems revolved around AIP; yet the vast majority of low-altitude aircraft operations disproportionately impact heliports that are not eligible for Federal AIP, or State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) AIP-derived funding. We need to break the narrative represented by inaccurate statements like "....present methodology of generally designating airspace at 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) and below for part 107 UAS operations has proven to be a reasonable first step towards facilitating safety within the NAS with direct respect to manned air traffic..." that continue to ignore the helicopter operator community. (As a PSA, all comments presented here are "World According to Griz" and not representative of any other entity or person beyond my own)

Todd Curtis and John Goglia discuss the February 9, 2024 crash of a Challenger 604 jet on I75 in Florida. The plane landed on the road, but then crashed into a wall, killing the pilot and copilot. John and Todd discuss why a better outcome was possible. The jet, which had three crew members and two passengers, was nearing the end of a flight from Columbus, Ohio, when the flight crew declared an emergency to air traffic control. They lost their engines and could not make it to the airport. Little official information was available at the time of the recording. It was not known whether the aircraft was equipped with a cockpit voice recorder or flight data recorder. The engines appear to be intact, which will help with the investigation. John and Todd compare this accident to a 1997 Southern Airways DC9 crash in New Hope, Georgia. In that accident the crew was able to land on a road, and the aircraft caught fire after running into obstructions near the road. In both accidents there were survivors among the cabin crew and passengers. Todd and John encourage pilots to assess their options for making an emergency landing so they are prepared to take action if an emergency occurs. Don’t miss what’s to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. https://lnkd.in/guGPx-kc #aviation #safety #aviationindustry #aviationlovers #aviationnews

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Aircraft cockpits are festooned with lights, panels, bells, gongs, horns, warning displays to alert those in control of an imminent danger. Conscientious pilots, like my father back in the day, are trained for every eventuality, to take swift, remedial action, to fly their aircraft despite all injury and against all adversity, to protect the lives that have been entrusted to their care and, when all else fails, to preserve lives of third parties who stand in the path of their stricken flying machines. It is their duty and their codex: to heed the warnings and take all evasive action that is within their human power. So why is there not a similar response to climate warnings? 3 March 1974. Forêt d’Ermenonville, France. https://lnkd.in/euR_n2sD

The configuration of public safety #helicopters varies widely depending on the specific #mission requirements of each operator. Defining the mission is the crucial first step, encompassing factors such as primary and secondary mission types, frequency, and impact on #publicsafety. Budget considerations, weight management, and future mission needs are also essential aspects to consider when customizing these #aircraft for optimal performance and efficiency. Each operator's unique requirements demand careful planning and collaboration with #helicopter OEMs to ensure that the chosen configurations meet their specific mission needs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJY97P8z

An interesting one currently doing the rounds. One aircraft is on a visual approach runway 28 while another is cleared takeoff. Evidently separation on the runway appeared a problem because the aircraft on approach queries it, and ATC tell them to go-around. During the go-around, separation between the two is reduced further. The FAA are investigating and it isn’t clear yet what led to this, but it’s a good one to highlight for all, now, the need for good SA particularly when it comes to runway safety, the importance of the use of standard comms, and a good opportunity for promote the need for thorough briefings on threats like potential conflict during a go-around. Does the airport you operate into have this risk? How do you maintain awareness and mitigate against potential conflict/reduced separation events? #runwaysafety #flightsafety #aviationnews #aviationreview #aviationsafety #aviationindustry #situationawareness #pilotcompetencies https://lnkd.in/dZH2TBbS

https://lnkd.in/gcMwJD_N Indeed, it was a horrific incident. It requires a fine balance between the Controller's decision-making, communication, and the pilot's quick action. Maneuvering an inbound flight traveling at 130mph is no simple feet. Better situational awareness built on timely information flow is the key. As a community, we need to think deeply about how we can prevent such incidents from happening.

The Reasons Behind The Need For Passengers To Put Their Phones Into Flight Mode 📱 Flight mode prevents cellular interference with aircraft systems, protecting communication, navigation, and ground equipment while ensuring passenger safety and minimal disruption. To read the full article: https://ow.ly/Qc8b50QXswG #aviation #aviationtraining