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.
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.
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.
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.
Accidents

Medevac King Air and Crew Missing Off Maui

Air ambulance flight was enroute to pick up patient when it crashed into the ocean.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.