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.
Energy group EDP is acquiring energy storage and battery charging technologies that will support Embraer's light electric aircraft program.
The BlueMAX data transfer unit offers a method to download engine and flight data from compatible avionics.
Sikorsky Aircraft president Dan Schultz will retire in early 2021, be replaced by Lockheed Martin executive Paul Lemmo.
Pilots can more easily view airspace and obstacles that might affect their flight path on the new version of the Garmin Pilot app.
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) needs $500,000 in donations to continue operations.
Two dead, two survive after a pair of Guimbal Cabri G2 light helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday in Malaysia.
Multitasking allows Avidyne's IFD100 app to run in a split-screen alongside other multitasking-capable apps.
Airbus Helicopters has delivered its 1,400th H135 light twin. The ship was sold to French HEMS operator Mont Blanc.
Textron Aviation's Cessna Skyhawk 172s will be used by the Fuerza Aérea Colombiana for initial pilot training.
U.S. EMS operator Life Link III has ordered the first Leonardo AW109 Trekker light twin for the U.S. air ambulance market.
