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.
Bell recently delivered the first European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)-certified Bell 505 NXi.
The newly EASA-approved Garmin GI 275 flight displays are available for installation in a variety of aircraft types.
The helipad at former President Trump’s Florida Mar-a-Lago club is being removed.
The flight test crew of a modified Kopter SH09 reported improved handling and stability.
The worldwide fleet of 1,100 AW139 twin engined rotorcraft have amassed more than three million flight hours since the model was placed into service.
FAA begins work required for installation of the first 10 weather cam systems in Hawaii.
An Airbus BK117 C2 crashed after the pilot shut down the No. 1 engine after the No. 2 engine began to fail.
Kenn Ricci’s Directional Aviation Group unit OneSky Flight is acquiring helicopter charter operator AAG from Sikorsky.
The company reports that its aircraft are being used around the world to distribute the vaccines to isolated areas.
Few practical options exist for mitigating helicopter noise in the Washington, D.C. area.
