Content Archive: December 2022

Rotorcraft

Hirschberg Stepping Down at Vertical Flight Society

Mike Hirschberg said he plans to step down as executive director of the Vertical Flight Society.
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg.
Regulations and Government

NY Legislators Push To Close West 30th Street Heliport

New efforts to limit helicopter traffic over New York are expected following Gov. Kathy Hochul's veto last week of 'Stop the Chop' act.
30th Street heliport in New York City with helicopter on the pad and another incoming for landing
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AeroVisto, Vartan Team on Bizjet Cabin Refurb Service

AeroVisto Group and Vartan Aviation Group have partnered on “360°CabinService,” providing à la carte interior work for cabin refurbishment projects.
Passenger onboard business jet with Aero Visto cabin interior
Airports

Perot Field Name Change Officially Recognized

Fort Worth Alliance Airport is officially known by the FAA as Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport after a ceremony last week.
Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW)
Accidents

Medevac King Air and Crew Missing Off Maui

Air ambulance flight was enroute to pick up patient when it crashed into the ocean.
Beechcraft King Air C90A parked on airport ramp
Avionics

Safety Notice Issued on Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot

A problem with Garmin's GFC 500 autopilot when equipped with auto trim may cause an uncommanded trim runaway when the autopilot is first engaged.
Garmin's GFC 500 autopilot

Used Aircraft Market To Cool Slightly in 2023

The expiration of 100 percent bonus depreciation will be one of the drivers of lower sales next year, the International Aircraft Dealers Association said.
Bombardier Global 6000 in flight
Environment

Hill Aircraft To Be First Georgia FBO To Offer SAF

Hill Aircraft, an FBO at Altanta's Fulton County Executive Airport, will be the first in Georgia to offer sustainable aviation fuel.
Hill Aircraft FBO at Atlanta's Fulton County Executive Airport
Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers Two 412EPX Helicopters To Guatemala

In a ceremony marking the 101st anniversary of the Guatemalan Air Force, Bell delivered two Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters.
Guatemalan military personnel cut ribbon in front of Bell 412EPX during a ceremony at a ceremony at La Aurora International Airport
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Completes Seventh ACSF Safety Audit

The Air Charter Safety Foundation Industry Audit Standard for Part 135 and Part 91 operators is the leading industry audit for high safety standards.
Flexjet Gulfstream G650 in flight