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.
Airbus HCare now covers 2,400 helicopters and will be expanded to include legacy aircraft.
NTSB addresses exceptions, exemptions, and perceived safety loopholes and shortcomings in passenger revenue Part 91 operations.
The Wichita airframer will use augmented reality and other technology to staff its booth at the Lakeland, Florida event.
Regulatory restrictions, costs, and operator and pilot mentality all have combined to serve as a disincentive for IFR flight in single-engine helicopters.
Assembly has begun on the Bell 360 Invictus while the V-280 tiltrotor continues flight testing.
HAI's Pilot of the Year, USCG Lt. Cdr. Robert McCabe, demonstrated his skills coaching a pilot through disorientation and shared the lessons learned.
Torrance, California-based Robinson Helicopter started off the year with the delivery of its 13,000th rotorcraft.
Although flight hours dropped significantly during the Covid pandemic, Hillsboro Aero Academy has been able to keep its fleet busy.
Hill HX50 to have options including folding blades and landing gear skids.
Pandemic, falling energy prices, overhang used helicopter market.
