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.
DOT IG critical of FAA current supervision of "doors off" helitour flights.
The nation’s largest helicopter air ambulance company has launched a full-frontal assault on competitors who sell annual “memberships.”
Héli-Union is purchasing two new multi-mission Airbus H160 medium twins.
A Saab 340 was drafted to carry 120 cold-stunned turtles to aquariums in Texas.
Airbus's H135 light twin gets a 265-pound boost in mtow, along with a new single-pilot IFR cockpit.
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a Support-By-Hour contract with State Grid General Aviation Company of China.
Icon A5 buyers can now purchase an optional Garmin G3X Touch display and two-axis autopilot.
Smart Rudder Bias is the newest addition to the Garmin Autonomi family and brings new safety features to piston twins.
FAA administrator Steve Dickson describes risks resulting from changes caused by the pandemic.
HAI president and FAA administrator call for retrofit of crash resistant fuel systems, seats, and structures in legacy helicopters.
