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.

fleet of Bombardier aircraft in flight over coast
Jan 17, 2023 - 11:26 AM
Bombardier says 2022 financial results will be better than forecasted.
European Rotors booth at HAI Heli-Expo 2022
Jan 17, 2023 - 10:32 AM
The 2023 European Rotors conference will be held in Madrid from November 28 to 30.
Trim wheel on Garmin GFC 500 being adjusted by pilot
Jan 16, 2023 - 12:13 PM
Pending the latest fix, owners of aircraft affected by the potential Garmin GFC 500 runaway trim issue had to disable elevator pitch trim systems.
Jan 13, 2023 - 10:32 AM
Three medevac crewmembers died when an air ambulance crashed off Maui in December.
Bristow Bell 525 helicopter
Jan 12, 2023 - 11:36 PM
Bristow signs $176 million deal to refinance debt associated with UK SAR contract.
Upgraded cockpit of a Beechcraft Debonair
Jan 11, 2023 - 12:39 PM
Avionics installer ASI highlighted Garmin avionics upgrades on two high-performance single-engine airplanes.
Airbus H125 helicopter
Jan 11, 2023 - 10:19 AM
EuroSafety International will offer an Airbus H125 ground school at this year's HAI Heli-Expo.
Helicopter rotor head
Jan 10, 2023 - 11:23 AM
FAA issues new advisory circular on heliport planning, design, and construction
5 persons inflight secured to Boost Systems' Helicopter External Cargo hoist
Jan 9, 2023 - 10:07 AM
Boost Systems has received Transport Canada STC approval for its personnel carrying device system for transport category rotorcraft.
Helicopter equipped with Garmin GI 275 avionics in flight
Jan 5, 2023 - 11:32 AM
Garmin has received FAA supplemental type certificate approval to install its GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Airbus AStar helicopters.