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.
Responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, Air BP is providing free jet fuel for a number of UK air ambulance helicopter services.
The new Insight app from Appareo gives pilots a clearly spelled out transcription of ATC communications.
The Flordia-based airplane manufacturer established the production line last week after developing a successful prototype.
The London Heliport at Battersea is closed until at least April 13.
German helicopter air ambulance service DRF Luftrettung will begin transporting Covid-19 patients in “EpiShuttles” this week to protect patients and crew.
Leonardo is using fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to aid Italian authorities in the country’s ongoing struggle against Covid-19.
MD is continuing normal operations.
Leonardo is expanding its training offerings to include rotorcraft UAS.
Bristow Group is transporting suspected Covid-19 patients in specially-configured helicopters.
The Covid-19 crisis has shut down helitour operations from New York to Hawai.
