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.
The flight of Opener's Blackfly eVTOL aircraft added a new twist to the EAA. AirVenture airshow lineup.
The PilotEye vision system is based on artificial intelligence technology and promises to reduce pilot workload, while also supporting autonomous flight.
The Curti Zefhir kit helicopter carries a price of $500,000 during AirVenture.
Icon Aircraft plans later this year to achieve FAA Part 23 certification of its A5 amphibious airplane, in the primary category.
Epic plans to deliver 14 of its E1000s this year.
EAA lands record number of aircraft in days leading up to AirVenture.
Diamond Aircraft's DA50 RG will debut this year at AirVenture; deliveries are expected to begin next year.
Avidyne's new 12-inch Vantage displays feature touchscreen technology, higher resolution, and faster processors.
Russian Helicopters is pushing new variants of popular legacy aircraft at Moscow's MAKS-2021 show.
Garmin's new Smart Glide system automatically guides an airplane suffering engine failure to an airport within gliding distance.
