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.
The largest Cessna 172 operator is the Civil Air Patrol, which this this week ordered 11 more of the type.
EASA this week completed what it says is the world's first type certification for a fully electric aircraft, indicating it will pave the way for others.
Airbus Helicopters is poised to receive French government financial support to develop a hybrid powerplant for its H125 single.
EASA has approved ESG’s STC for 3G/4G mobile communications and cabin wi-fi for the Airbus EC135 and EC635 helicopters.
Garmin Pilot version 10.1 adds night mode for approach charts, improved document viewer, and support for the Apple Pencil 2.
Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft were lasered in at least three American cities during the recent George Floyd protests.
Helsinki-based Coptersafety has received FAA Level-D qualification from the FAA for its CAE AW139 full flight simulator.
Norway’s Helitrans is the first customer to take delivery of new Airbus helicopters using the OEM’s e-Delivery process.
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics was named an authorized sales and service center for BendixKing AeroCruze, xCruze autopilots.
Appareo's new Conexus Aircraft Communication Units will help operators and manufacturers collect flight monitoring data.
