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.

U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) flying Skyryse FlightOS-equipped automated Robinson R44 helicopter
Dec 14, 2022 - 3:48 PM
Skyryse's FlightOS system enables almost anyone to fly a helicopter with almost no training.
Robinson R22 helicopter takes off uncrewed at the FAA’s unmanned aircraft systems test site using Rotor Technologies "Cloud Pilot" operating system.
Dec 14, 2022 - 2:02 PM
Rotor Technologies hopes to apply its remotely-operated aircraft technology to aerial firefighting.
MD 500E Helicopter operated by the Atlanta Police Department in hangar on tow cart
Dec 12, 2022 - 9:23 AM
The Atlanta Police Department will purchase two MD 530F helicopters and upgrade its MD 500E.
Ortega Aviation Cessna 172 at Yingling Aviation
Dec 9, 2022 - 10:15 AM
Wichita Eisenhower National Airport FBO Yingling Aviation to subsidize employees' flight training through Ortega Aviation Services.
Bristow Leonardo AW139 in flight
Dec 7, 2022 - 5:09 AM
Bristow Group is expanding its Leonardo fleet with the purchase of six AW139 helicopters to support its UKSAR2G contract.
Tupan Aircraft
Dec 7, 2022 - 12:27 AM
Tupan Aircraft's unmanned cargo UAV family combines turbine and electric power to deliver high performance.
Overhead view of Erickson S-64 Air Crane on airport ramp at sunset
Dec 6, 2022 - 5:11 PM
The Korean Forest Service took delivery of its eighth Erickson S-64 Air Crane on December 3rd.
separated tailboom from a Bell 407 which crashed in June in Hawaii
Dec 6, 2022 - 1:06 PM
NTSB calls on FAA to impose stricter inspection regime after Bell 407 in-flight tail boom separation
Airbus Helicopters H130 in flight
Dec 6, 2022 - 9:43 AM
Airbus Helicopters announces new sales and service deals during MEBAA Show.
Rega Air Rescue Service Helicopter in flight over mountains in Swiss Alps
Dec 5, 2022 - 9:18 AM
Rega—a helicopter emergency medical services provider in Switzerland—will operate 21 Airbus H145 helicopters by 2021.