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.
Helicopter operator CHC has completed the first flight of a Sikorsky S-92 on sustainable aviation fuel.
Bell is promoting its new super-medium twin to offshore energy and military customers in the region.
Airbus Helicopters says experimental electric engine backup system could eventually lead to serial production hybrid engine models.
Phoenix PD calls Airbus H125 "best aircraft for the job."
Garmin has received FAA approval for Smart Rudder Bias in the Cessna 414A and for the GFC 600 autopilot in the Piper Meridian.
Blade said it will merge its MediMobility business with Trinity Air Medical, which it has signed an agreement to acquire.
Garmin's GFC 600H helicopter flight control system has been certified in the Bell 505, the company's second rotorcraft application for the system.
Thales has begun flight testing its compact FlytX helicopter avionics suite in a Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2.
Wheels Up has partnered with RedTail Flight Academy to offer internships to graduates of the academy's commercial pilot training program.
Becker Avionics and Iris Automation are developing a non-required safety-enhancing equipment collision avoidance safety system for GA aircraft and UAVs.
