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 new Congress begins with the introduction of bills calling for mandatory HTAWS, seeking limits on air tours.
Bell officially launched the 19-passenger 525 in 2012.
The new standard developed by ASTM International's GA aircraft committee will be used by OEMs, MROs, and regulators.
The FAA has issued TSO authorization for the uAvionix tailBeaconX ADS-B Out transponder.
Helicopter services company Erickson responding to growing wildfire threat.
Three series-conforming examples of the two-seat eFlyer 2 will be used by Bye Aerospace to complete FAA Part 23 type certification.
A new report predicts that the helicopter fleet servicing the offshore wind electricity market will increase by 100 by 2030.
A Bell 412 will conduct radiation mapping and sensing flights over the site of Super Bowl LV.
The Vertical Flight Society saw its membership rise during 2020 and has announced a new partnership with the U.S. Army to support skills training.
Airbus Helicopters maintained a 48 percent share of the worldwide civil and parapublic market in 2020.
