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.

Apr 27, 2020 - 10:34 AM
Diamond Aircraft Industries and Centennial College have agreed to collaborate in several areas such as student work placements.
Apr 20, 2020 - 5:06 PM
Air ambulance bailout would cover estimated losses for the next six months.
Icon A5
Apr 16, 2020 - 9:10 AM
The NTSB factual report on the fatal crash of baseball player Roy Halladay's Icon A5 found nothing wrong with the airplane.
Apr 15, 2020 - 12:06 PM
International Helicopter Safety Foundation survey shows marked increase in the use of best practice safety tools.
Apr 13, 2020 - 11:45 PM
Covid-19 forces helicopter operators and regulators to make significant changes to air ambulance transports.
Aspen
Apr 9, 2020 - 9:36 AM
Aspen Avionics is offering discounts on the purchase of multiple displays and on safety features.
Apr 8, 2020 - 10:25 PM
Air Ambulances Seek $363.5 Million In Emergency Covid-19 Relief
Apr 6, 2020 - 8:04 AM
EASA has issued guidance for continued helicopter operations in the face of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.
P92JS
Apr 3, 2020 - 9:26 AM
Operating costs of the SmartBay sensor suite-equipped Tecnam P92JS are about half that of a light helicopter.
Helijet helicopter
Apr 3, 2020 - 8:50 AM
Responding to the Covid-19 crisis, Helijet is offering free flights to medical professionals in the Vancouver area.