Regulations and Government
Rotorcraft Rule Rewrite Hot Topic at Heli-Expo

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) held a meeting yesterday at Heli-Expo to share its experience with the government/industry working group designed to rewrite FAR Part 23 certification rules for fixed-wing aircraft and encourage the helicopter industry to apply the model for possible revision of Parts 27 and 29 helicopter certification standards.

“We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to address and change regulations affecting the long-term health of our industry on a global basis,” GAMA president Pete Bunce said at the meeting. The 55-member Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) is making recommendations to the FAA and is co-chaired by GAMA and the FAA. Members include representatives of most major OEMs as well as aircraft regulators from Brazil, Canada, China, Europe and New Zealand.

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