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.

Jun 1, 2021 - 11:14 AM
The Vertical Aviation Safety Team's mission is to build on industry best practices and the latest international standards.
Jun 1, 2021 - 8:15 AM
Webinar participants stress the need for better preflight and enroute weather decision-making.
May 27, 2021 - 11:16 AM
Bristow Group says it expects the offshore helicopter market to recover in late 2021.
ForeFlight Mastery
May 27, 2021 - 10:41 AM
Gary Reeves specializes in avionics training and also teaches pilots how to use their electronic flight bag apps.
May 27, 2021 - 10:37 AM
An alliance between Lima NY, Blade Urban Air Mobility, and Magnix will see Lima convert its Caravan seaplane fleet to all-electric.
May 27, 2021 - 1:18 AM
All four aboard the Brainerd Helicopters UH-60A were killed during the test of a new fire bucket release system.
May 26, 2021 - 11:33 AM
An NTSB prelim report notes the May 12 midair collision between a Cirrus SR22 and Swearingen Metroliner occurred while they were on parallel approaches.
Subaru Bell 412EPX
May 25, 2021 - 1:01 PM
Japan’s national police has taken delivery of the first customer production Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter.
Piper Pilot 100i (Photo: Piper Aircraft)
May 21, 2021 - 10:25 AM
Two Piper Pilot 100i aircraft will help launch the Tuskegee Airmen RedTail Flight Academy, which will provide flight-training opportunities for minorities.
UHI
May 21, 2021 - 10:17 AM
Universal Helicopters (UHI) is partnering with Bell to deliver pilot training in the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light turbine single.