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.

Blade
Jan 11, 2021 - 1:33 PM
Helicopter rideshare service Blade partnering with Ross Aviation to build a vertiport at Westchester County Airport in New York.
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
Jan 11, 2021 - 10:23 AM
More than 300 Bell 505s are currently operating.
AW169_VIP
Jan 11, 2021 - 9:48 AM
Leonardo Helicopters reports new AW139 and AW169 sales in Colombia, Mexico.
Jan 5, 2021 - 10:06 AM
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has suspended the training certificate of My Heli Club following its second crash in less than two months.
Dec 31, 2020 - 12:52 PM
Air ambulance company urges fair compensation after new law bans "no surprises" medical billings.
Dec 28, 2020 - 2:30 PM
The video of what appears to be a manned jetpack shows it flying at 3,000 feet over the ocean near Palos Verdes, California.
Dec 28, 2020 - 10:27 AM
EASA is proposing equipment changes for Part 27 and 29 helicopters that are operated for extended periods over water.
Dec 28, 2020 - 9:53 AM
Mexican authorities have detained four people in connection with the December 2018 fatal crash of a 2011 Leonardo AW109S.
Dec 22, 2020 - 12:46 PM
Covid relief legislation ends health insurance denials for "out-of-network" transports.
Dec 22, 2020 - 8:00 AM
Flight control manufacturer Moog is adding to its capabilities with the purchase of Genesys Aerosystems.