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.
Apus Group is developing a family of composite aircraft that will store hydrogen in circular wing spar fuel tanks.
FedEx, Garmin, and Lockheed Martin have pledged support of a new STEM and history museum honoring the legacy of world-renowned aviatrix Amelia Earhart.
Air Methods will retrofit its air ambulance fleet with Skyryse FlightOS flight controls.
Pipistrel hopes to begin deliveries of its Velis Electro electric-powered training airplane in the U.S. next year after changes to FAA regulations.
Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023.
The CEO of Vita has hand-delivered the company's Vita Rescue System for helicopter rescue load stabilization into an active war zone in Ukraine.
A Massachusetts man who had his license revoked in 2000 following a conviction for helicopter theft has now been found guilty of flying without a license.
The Cessna SkyCourier flight simulator is based at FlightSafety International's Wichita East Learning Center.
Satcom Direct’s FlightDeck Freedom has been selected as the default datalink for new Gulfstream aircraft.
A Sikorsky S-92 helicopter will be used in an attempt to recover Rocket Lab's reusable Electron satellite booster mid-air following the rocket launch.
