GAO Concerned about MH-139 Weight, 15-Jun-20 : #GAO The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) in its Defense Acquisitions Annual Assessment reports that the new USAF helicopters
may not be able to meet all performance requirements if the final weight of the aircraft exceeds design parameters
Helicopter Safety Act Bill in Congress, 13-Jun-20 : #SafetyAct U.S. Senators introduced the Helicopter Safety Act bill to require terrain awareness, warning systems, crash-resistant flight data and voice recorders on all helicopters that carry six or more passengers which is currently only mandatory for air ambulances
US Government Denied Airbus Protest over Koala, 15-May-20 : #GAO The US Gov Accountability Office (GAO) denied the protest on the Navy new trainer TH-73 and Leonardo has resumed work in Philadelphia
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, 28-Apr-20 : #coronavirus US House of Representatives approved Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, a $500B relief interim bill aimed at replenishing program funding established under the $2T CARES Act
Boeing Welcomes Congress CARES Act, 28-Mar-20 : #coronavirus U.S. Secretary of Treasury Mnuchin and the Senate worked together to take swift bipartisan action by passing the CARES Act, the largest economic relief package in history for Americans businesses that have been adversely impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak
US Congress Aids Part 135/145 Aircraft Business, 26-Mar-20 : #Coronavirus U.S. Congress’ Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provides $377B in emergency aid to small businesses. Part 135 non-scheduled charter and air taxi operators and Part 145 maintenance facilities are eligible for $25B in direct loans and loan guarantees with an additional $25B in grants for employee wages, salaries, and benefits.
