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.

Leonardo AW119 in flight at sunset
Oct 27, 2022 - 8:58 AM
Italy's Carabinieri will utilize its fleet of 20 Leonardo AW119Kx helicopters for a variety of police and firefighting missions.
Headshot of Claude Vuichard
Oct 27, 2022 - 4:58 AM
Claude Vuichard will teach his vortex ring state recovery technique at the upcoming European Rotors conference.
Bell Autonomous Pod Transport drone (Photo: Bell)
Oct 26, 2022 - 11:30 AM
Bell pursues the medical market for its Autonomous Pod Transport cargo drone.
Oct 25, 2022 - 2:50 PM
GPMS will offer its HUMS and FDM technology combined with Truth Data's flight operations quality-assurance services.
Oct 25, 2022 - 11:46 AM
Airbus H135 and H145 helicopters continue to be popular among air ambulance providers.
Pilot strapped into NovaSim virtual reality flight simulator wearing flight helmet with VR goggles
Oct 25, 2022 - 5:53 AM
Advanced Rotorcraft Technology will demonstrate its Flightlab software with NovaSim's virtual reality flight simulator.
Sikorsky S92 in flight over ocean
Oct 24, 2022 - 5:50 AM
PHI Aviation will augment its owned fleet with leased helicopters from Milestone Aviation Group.
Airbus H135 in flight
Oct 22, 2022 - 6:14 AM
Babcock will continue to provide an Airbus H135 helicopter, pilots, and maintenance to UK’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity.
Leonardo AW139 gearbox on repair line at Heli-One MRO facility
Oct 20, 2022 - 8:26 AM
Canadian MRO Heli-One will offer testing for the Leonardo AW139 intermediate and tail gearboxes.
Oct 19, 2022 - 5:53 PM
Four Corners Aviation focuses on offering bespoke private jet programs.