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.

Feb 18, 2022 - 10:27 AM
Textron Aviation Special Missions this week delivered four Cessna Skyhawk 172s to the Philippine Navy and an order for two Beechcraft 360s for Aerodata.
Aerial view of East Hampton Airport-KTHO
Feb 18, 2022 - 12:50 AM
East Hampton, New York city officials and FAA try to resolve issues related to making KTHO a private-use airport.
ABACE 2019
Feb 15, 2022 - 2:00 AM
China GA growth prospects are robust, with flight hours set to increase by a factor of six by 2035
Sikorsky S-92A helicopters owned by Omni helicopters
Feb 14, 2022 - 10:01 AM
Milestone Aviation Group has signed an 11 aircraft deal with Brazilian operator Omni Helicopters covering Leonardo AW139 and Sikorsky S-92A helicopters.
Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane
Feb 11, 2022 - 10:23 AM
After a nine-year hiatus, Textron Aviation announced it will resume production of the Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane piston single.
Feb 10, 2022 - 12:12 PM
The Recreational Aviation Foundation, Avidyne, and Jeppesen have teamed up to add public and private airstrips to Jeppesen Nav Databases.
A red Bell 505 helicopter flying alongside an icy mountainside.
Feb 9, 2022 - 1:09 PM
Bell's turbine light single has been delivered into 59 countries and amassed 100,000 flight hours since the first deliveries.
Garmin D2 Air X10 pilot smartwatches available with white or black band
Feb 8, 2022 - 6:07 AM
The updated Garmin D2 Air X10 smartwatch adds new phone calling and voice assistant features as well as longer battery life.
Airbus Helicopters H145 with Dart Aerospace floats (Photo: Dart Aerospace)
Feb 7, 2022 - 1:37 PM
Dart Aerospace has received FAA supplemental type certification for its emergency float system with integrated life rafts in water up to sea state 6.
Feb 7, 2022 - 6:01 AM
Lessor Milestone delivered 26 helicopters to Aramco as part of that company's fleet renewal program.