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Flexible Aircraft Fuel Tanks Can Eliminate Post-Crash Fires

Two years after a horrific helicopter crash left one man dead, and two critically injured, an FAA enquiry has revealed that the post-crash fire could have been avoided by using flexible fuel bladders. The Federal Aviation Administration launched its investigation after the July 2015 crash of a Flight for Life helicopter, in Frisco, Colorado. The Airbus AS350 burst into flames after impact, killing pilot Patrick Mahany. Paramedic and flight nurse David Repsher suffered burns to 90% of his body, while flight nurse Matthew Bowe was left with permanent disabilities. Crash Was Survivable The investigation revealed that this, and many other helicopter crashes, would be survivable, if fire had not occurred. And the risk of fire could be minimised by changing fuel systems. Evidence confirmed that the use of flexible aircraft fuel tanks and breakaway valves could 'all but eliminate' fatal post-crash fires. The technology behind the flexible diesel fuel tanks is not new, but it has bee
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Turtle-Pac Fuel Bladder Taking The World By Storm

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Queensland's Gold Coast is known across the world as a top tourist destination, but now it's getting a good name for something entirely different. With an increasing focus on improving aviation efficiency, it's a Currumbin-based company that is leading the way in designing tough bladder tanks for aircraft. And in May, the Turtle-Pac fuel bladder made its way to Russia, as part of the 10th International Helicopter Industry Exhibition, HeliRussia, in Moscow. Safer And More Space Efficient The super tough, collapsible tanks can be used for a variety of tasks. Safer and more space efficient than traditional fuel tanks, it can carry extra fuel to extend air time. It can also be used to drop fuel into hostile environments and small drop zones. Once empty, the Turtle-Pac fuel bladder can be folded away to create room for additional passengers or cargo. HeliRussia is Europe's largest helicopter expo, drawing massive interest from industry professionals and the public. And it w
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