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.

Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante airplane
Aug 8, 2022 - 1:00 AM
The first-ever Plane Simple Ku-band satcom installation for a turboprop will be in an Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante
Aug 5, 2022 - 12:28 PM
Over the past decade, AOPA has provided resources to and supported the formation of 200 flying clubs as part of an effort to foster the GA community.
Digital rendering of exterior GRU VIP terminal at Guarulhos Airport
Aug 4, 2022 - 7:45 PM
AEPM's investment at Guarulhos Airport could signal a move to accommodate eVTOL operations.
Cirrus Vision Jet airplane
Aug 4, 2022 - 6:49 PM
Among the returning LABACE exhibitors this year is Cirrus Aircraft distributor Plane Aviation.
Flight deck display of HomeSafe autoland system activated in TBM 940
Aug 4, 2022 - 11:47 AM
Under the HomeSafe retrofit program, Elliott Aviation completed autoland installations into 29 TBM 940s.
AC352 Chinese Variant of the Airbus Helicopter H175
Aug 4, 2022 - 11:18 AM
The AC352—the Chinese-manufactured variant of the Airbus Helicopters H175—has been awarded airworthiness certification from the CAAC.
Bell 505 owned by Cotswold Aviation on display in showroom
Aug 4, 2022 - 10:39 AM
With deliveries of the first Bell 505 beginning in 2017, the company has announced the milestone 400th delivery of the model to a customer in the UK.
Aug 2, 2022 - 6:36 PM
The latest approval expands the applicability of uAvionix's STC for the AV-30-C electronic flight instrument to many more single- and twin-engine airplanes
Jul 30, 2022 - 1:02 AM
Acting FAA Administrator Nolen stressed the role of data analysis in improving aviation safety.
Life Force Airbus EC145e lifting off from helipad
Jul 29, 2022 - 12:06 PM
Metro Aviation kitted Airbus EC145e air ambulance will join Life Force Air Medical's fleet located in Cleveland, Tennessee.