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.
Training and Workforce
FAA Approves Universal Technical Institute’s A&P Program
The new aviation mechanic program takes 18 months to complete
Aircraft
Singapore To Boost SMEs and Decarbonization
Singapore's government promotes new initiatives at the air show's opening ceremony
Regulations and Government
Canada TSB Issues Safety Advice after Helicopter Crash Investigation
TSB said that loss of visual reference was a factor
Regulations and Government
NBAA Resource Eases CBP Entry Process at GA Airports
Guide compiles information from 300 U.S. general aviation airports with customs services
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
South Florida Bizav Org Raises $50K for Charity, Scholarships
Annual event has raised $450,000 since 2003
Regulations and Government
FAA Reauthorization Passes Senate Committee Following Retirement Age Debate
Raising the retirement age conflicts with international mandate
Engines
Safran and Partners Test Aircraft Turboprop Hydrogen Engines
BeautHyFuel project has received French government funding
Regulations and Government
ALPA President: Industry-led Push for Reduced-crew Flights Threatens Aviation
President Jason Ambrosi spoke out this week
Aircraft
Marine Robotics Company Hopes It Has Solved Amelia Earhart Mystery
Earhart's plane went missing in 1937
Training and Workforce
Enstrom Sets Dates for 2024 Maintenance Classes
Piston-powered helicopter classes start on June 2
Accidents
NTSB: Skydiving Pilot Involved in Fatal Plunge Had Used Kratom
NTSB report did not conclude that the pilot committed suicide
Aircraft
FAA Certifies Icon A5 Amphibian in Primary Category
The certification will help Icon sell the A5 in other countries
Maintenance and Modifications
Hillsboro Aviation Appointed Airbus Helicopters Mx Center
Suite of services includes maintenance, upgrades, warranty work, aircraft completions, and OEM part sales
Engines
Aero-Dienst Marks 30-year Legacy with Pratt & Whitney Canada
Aero-Dienst has played a significant role in advancing engine technology over three decades
Regulations and Government
Trevor Jacob Heading to Jail but Still Flying
FAA is reinstating his pilot certificate a year after it was revoked
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Marks PT6’s Diamond Anniversary
The versatile turboprop has amassed more than 500 million flight hours
Maintenance and Modifications
Boost Systems Cargo Baskets Win Transport Canada STC
FAA certification is pending
Accidents
AOPA: General Aviation Accident Rate Declines in 2021
Total accidents rise, but so do overall flight hours
Charter & Fractional
PJCC: Almost All New Private Flyers Sticking with It
More new flyers are exclusively using private aviation for leisure travel
Rotorcraft
Konner Appoints Distributor for Ultralight Helicopters
The Italian company is displaying its K-1 and K-2 models at this week's European Rotors show
FBOs
Argus Recognizes Saudia Private with Base Ops Audit Award
The audit focuses on reducing ground incidents and aircraft damage
Regulations and Government
Other Voices: It’s Time to Add to the U.S.’s Rich Aviation History
T&I Chair Graves encourages Senate to pass FAA bill
Aircraft
New Zealand Flight School Orders 10 Tecnam Trainers
Deal includes P2008 JC, P2006T, and P-Mentor models
Aircraft
Diamond's First Middle East Customer Takes DA50 RG
The aircraft's diesel engine burns much less fuel than typical piston airplanes
Training and Workforce
Flexjet Launches Bizjet Cabin Server Training Academy
Red Label Academy offers a two-week hospitality training program
Aircraft
AeroGuard Scales Up Operations with Order for 90 Piper Archers
The AeroGuard order is the latest in a string of trainer fleet contracts for Piper this year
Rotorcraft
Skyryse Claims First Automated Autorotation Landing
The company aims to roll out the first production example of its converted R66 helicopter in early 2024
Aircraft
Checkered Final Flag at Reno
The 2023, and final, Reno Air Races drew an estimated 140,000 specators
