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.
Sikorsky has delivered more than 300 S-92 helicopters since 2004.
Tecnam's revamped Italian single-engine airplane features a luxury interior and touchscreen avionics.
Piper is celebrating its 85th anniversary and huge demand for its products.
Airbus and VRM Switzerland are co-developing a virtual reality training device for the twin-engine H145 helicopter.
Avidyne expects certification next year of its first AI-based avionics, the PilotEye visual traffic detection system.
Saudi Red Crescent and The Helicopter Company team on national air ambulance service
Poberezny, who died on the opening day of AirVenture, led EAA as president for more than 20 years, steering the creation of the Young Eagles program.
Leonardo has inked sales contracts with Xiangjiang General Aviation Development Company and CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company for deliveries into China.
Avionics manufacturer Garmin has released the latest version of its Garmin Pilot iOS app, which now includes graphical weight and balance.
Plenty of job openings are available among the companies exhibiting at EAA AirVenture 2022.
