Avionics
Next TAWS Mandate Could Cover Helicopters
In the wake of an NTSB recommendation that urges the use of terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS) in aeromedical helicopter operations, the technolo

In the wake of an NTSB recommendation that urges the use of terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS) in aeromedical helicopter operations, the technology appears to be getting a closer look from the rotorcraft community.

The NTSB in late January noted that there has been an increase in fatal helicopter accidents in recent years, and said TAWS could have played a role in preventing a significant number of crashes involving controlled flight into terrain or obstacles. The FAA is said to be considering a TAWS mandate that would include helicopters, although details have been slow to emerge.