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.
This week marks a milestone in general aviation history, the centennial anniversary of agricultural aviation.
Buyers of Piper's M-series single-engine aircraft can now add the optional Garmin GWX 8000 digital radar.
Helicopter operator Bristow Group narrows loss on increasing revenues.
General aviation pilots can access the same tracking information as business jet and airline operations with the new FlightAware Aviator service.
Leonardo's light twin helicopter made its first flight in 1971.
Famed trial attorney and aviator F. Lee Bailey guided Enstrom Helicopter through a decade of achievement.
FAA's chief says the agency is working on a new rule to clarify instruction requirements in certain category aircraft, but the industry isn't satisfied.
The first EAA AirVenture Oshkosh show since the last one in 2019 attracted huge crowds and record-breaking numbers of aircraft.
Daher's TBM turboprops already sold out for 2021.
An unleaded replacement for leaded 100LL avgas is on the short-term horizon and may solve a difficult problem for general aviation.
