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.

Apr 6, 2021 - 9:50 AM
Bell continues to move cautiously on its two marquis electric demonstration aircraft, the Nexus and APT.
Romain Trapp
Apr 5, 2021 - 1:04 PM
Romain Trapp said that it could be “decades” before eVTOL aircraft become integrated into an advanced air mobility (AAM) environment.
Apr 2, 2021 - 1:30 PM
Sole survivor rescued six hours after helicopter's last satellite ping.
Bell 214ST
Apr 1, 2021 - 9:00 AM
Erickson will begin utilizing Bell 214ST in U.S. aerial firefighting.
Leonardo AW169 cockpit view
Apr 1, 2021 - 8:30 AM
ENAV and Leonardo have tested and validated helicopter PBN for the Foggia – Tremiti S. Domino Island route in Southern Italy.
Airbus rendering of H175 in NYPD livery
Mar 31, 2021 - 11:59 AM
Airbus is offering its H175 super-medium twin helicopter in the competition to replace the New York City Police Department’s Bell 412s.
CH-53
Mar 31, 2021 - 11:16 AM
Ontic's rotorcraft business has remained steady throughout the pandemic, executives say.
Neo Aik Sia
Mar 30, 2021 - 10:00 AM
HAI's Excellence Safety Award recipient Neo Aik Sia helped bring SMS to the Republic of Singapore Air Force and a number of other organizations.
Lynx
Mar 29, 2021 - 10:00 AM
The Lynx helicopter set a rotorcraft speed record in 1986.
Bell Nexus (Photo: Curt Epstein)
Mar 26, 2021 - 2:40 PM
Rob Scholl will lead Textron's formal entry into the electric aviation market.