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AVweb’s weekly foray into all that is going on in aviation revealed news of EASA certification of a new Airbus helicopter, a free ForeFlight manual, the identity of the keynote speaker at Redbird Migration next week and availability of a free insurance review.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified the new EC135 T3/P3 by Airbus Helicopters, completing a new and important chapter in the development history of the EC135. Following in the footsteps of the successful EC135 T2+/P2+, Airbus reports that the EC135 T3/P3 again sets new standards in terms of performance, safety and reliability for the EC135 family of helicopters.

PilotWorkshops has released a free download of their “Pilot-Friendly” ForeFlight Manual now available here. The 26-page PDF manual shares tips and techniques for getting the most from the app, with a special emphasis on flight plan operations. According to PilotWorkshops, while many pilots utilize the popular app, even experienced users can discover better and more efficient ways to make use of its many functions with this publication.

George Bye, CEO and co-Founder of Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), will give the Keynote address on the morning of Oct. 29, the second day of the 4th Annual Redbird Migration Flight Training Industry and Design Conference at Redbird’s Skyport Training Laboratory in San Marcos, Texas. Bye’s presentation, “The Case for Electric Aircraft in Flight Training,” will feature AEAC’s plans and expectations for “Sun Flyer,” the first U.S.-sponsored, practical, solar-electric airplane to serve the training, recreational and general aviation markets.

NationAir Aviation Insurance now offers complimentary contract reviewto all commercial clients, NationAir President Jeff Bauer announced, to help clients reduce risk and save money. No other aviation specialty broker offers this service, according to Bauer. “Thorough contract review can significantly improve clients’ contractual standing and potentially save thousands of dollars,” he said. While some underwriting companies offer contract review, their interests may differ from the businesses they insure, Bauer noted. Similarly, brokers may review contracts for clients, but their expertise lies in insurance, not contracts.

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