General Aviation
News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Prosecutor: Case 'about greed.'
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board has linked the fatal crash of a 1979 Bell 212 to the failure of a main rotor blade hub strap retaining pin.
Beechcraft Baron B55s with the required autopilot and display can now be equipped with Garmin's Smart Rudder Bias.
Bristow will provide a trio of SAR-configured Sikorsky S-92s to Norway's state-owned energy company.
MD Helicopters's assets have been acquired by a new operating company and it has appointed a new board, CEO, and senior executives.
HeliDax has enrolled its entire fleet of 36 Airbus H120s in Airbus's new product support program.
Lightspeed's new Delta Zulu changes the parameters of aviation headset design with new safety and audio features.
Safran is negotiating with Thales to acquire its aeronautical electrical systems business.
Quebec-based G2 Aviation has converted a utility AStar to VIP configuration for use by Helicraft for VIP transport and aerial city tours.
The latest version of Avidyne's FMS operating system software will come with new units and can be installed in the field by Avidyne dealers.
