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.
Blade CEO anticipates a better political atmosphere and growth potential for helicopter and eVTOL passenger service in the New York City area.
Helicopter operator Bristow Group breaks even on lower revenues, higher expenses.
CCX Technologies' T-RX Avionics Radio Tester is now available for purchase in Europe.
The inReach Mini 2 satellite communications device is now available from Garmin and offers increased battery life and access to more satellite networks.
UK start-up helicopter company plans first deliveries in 2023.
Genesys Aerosystems demonstrated safety and efficiency enhancements of its HeliSAS autopilot and UH-60 avionics modernization program.
Despite sales uptick, Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even warns that a pre-pandemic market recovery is still two to three years away.
The FAA has issued an approved model list supplemental type certificate for installation of Appareo's AIRS-400 in Part 27 helicopters.
German drone maker Wingcopter will provide a fleet of its tiltrotor Wingcopter 198s to the Spright unit of Air Methods.
Airbus produced more than 1,100 Dauphin series helicopters over 40 years.
