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's civil helicopter future is pegged to increased utility for its S-92A heavy twin.
MD Helicopters receiving $60 million in debtor financing, will continue operating, while assets sold.
FreeFlight Systems expects to receive FAA TSO approval of its Terrain series 5G-resistant radar altimeters shortly.
Mid-Continent Instruments unveiled five new instruments in its Flex family of customizable aircraft instrumentation.
Marenco still needs to attract investors for its prospective M12 single/hybrid and M22 twin-turbine helicopters project.
Columbia Helicopters and United Aero Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperatively support the Sikorsky S-61.
CCX's new antenna coupler facilitates testing of GPS receivers while avoiding interference with nearby aircraft.
Thommen is expanding its LCD manufacturing capabilities to deliver more LCDs for retrofit of aircraft with CRT-type displays.
Garmin's new D2 Mach 1 watch adds a touchscreen and new functions such as information about glide distance and time.
FAA certification of Dart's fire attack system for the H145 expected later this year.
