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.
A new advisory issued jointly by four U.S. federal agencies provides "legal landscape" on drone mitigation technology.
Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Aerospace have developed an intelligent autonomy system for the K-Max helicopter.
Garmin is now offering the G1000 NXi avionics upgrade for the Piper Meridian single-engine turboprop.
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of 16 new H125 helicopters uniquely configured for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Pilots flying under European regulations can obtain their Cirrus Vision Jet type rating at Aero Poznan's facility in Poland.
Leonardo is progressing with a skid kit for its AW169 medium twin helicopter.
Bell is giving new buyers of its civil helicopters a free, three-month subscription to SiriusXM aviation weather and entertainment.
Online registration for the FAA’s first virtual International Rotorcraft Safety Conference is now open.
The R66 fleet surpassed 1.2 million flight hours as Robinson delivered the 1,000th example.
The first conforming production flight test Cessna SkyCourier flew for one hour 35 minutes on its inaugural flight.
