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.
Blade is offering delivery service from New York City to the surrounding areas including the Hamptons during the Covid-19 crisis.
The Maryland State Police Aviation Command marked the 50th anniversary of its first civilian medevac mission.
An arson attack destroyed the cockpit of an Erickson Air Crane on station in Chile.
The annual light general aviation show, for now, is scheduled to be held May 5-10 in Lakeland, Florida.
The UK AAIB’s report is a tour de force on why higher safety requirements for commercial operations protect unwary passengers.
The FAA’s Helicopter Operations Weather Information (HOWI) project aims to identify gaps and shortfalls associated with weather information.
Safran Helicopter Engines is studying the feasibility of producing aviation biofuels in southwest France.
Global Medical Response (GMR) unit Guardian Flight will open its first Alaska rotor wing base at Kenai.
Helicopter operator Bristow has partnered with Schiebel to conduct the first trial in the UK of unmanned aircraft for maritime and land search and rescue.
The postponed Aero Friedrichshafen show in April is set to be rescheduled at a later date.
