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.
New features for the Garmin GTN XI navigators are available with a software update.
The hybrid-electric EcoPulse design, based on a TBM airframe, is being prepared for its first flight in 2022.
Bell Textron has acquired Rhode Island-based Response Technologies, a manufacturer of fuel cells and polymers.
Hill Helicopters said its five-seat HX50 turbine single will initially be offered as an amateur-built aircraft in 2023 for $662,000.
The TallyHo app is available for free on the App Store and Google Play.
Australia's LifeFlight air ambulance service is opening a base in Singapore.
iFlightPlanner’s “Bring Your Own EFB” program has been enhanced with the integration with iFly GPS.
Survitec's new Emergency Breathing System (EBS) offers offshore helicopter passengers and crew more air.
Tamarack said the manufacturer of the Atlas active winglet system is expanding into new bizav, military, and commercial airliner markets
Thales and StandardAero anticipate FAA STC approval of the four-axis AStar autopilot by mid-2021.
