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.

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‘Time Served’ for Joyride in Stolen Cessna

The sentence from a Westchester County, N.Y.

September 20, 2006

FAA to examine aging GA aircraft fleet

An FAA meeting on March 22 and 23 in Kansas City, Mo., will address continued airworthiness of the U.S.

Aircraft

September 20, 2006

Viking Air might revive Twin Otter

Viking Air, the Vancouver-based specialist in support, STCs and airframe mods for de Havilland Canada (DHC) Beavers and Otters, has acquired full productio

September 19, 2006

Women in Aviation Conference

User fees, career-building strategies and striking a balance between professional success and personal achievements topped the agenda at the 17th annual Wo

September 19, 2006

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Feds Charge Air Ambulance Operator

Roy Horridge, owner of grounded Houston-based Air Ambulance by B&C Flight Management, and William Sexton, a former mechanic and officer with the firm,

Aircraft

September 18, 2006

UK plans closer relationship with general aviation sector

The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) expects to have a more constructive relationship with the UK government following the acceptan

September 13, 2006

Cadorath Receives R-R, FAA Approvals for Nozzle Repair

The process involves replacing worn cooling tubes for existing nozzles that previously could not be repaired.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2002

Aviation leaders plead case for GA

General aviation leaders trouped up to Capitol Hill late last month to plead with Congress for an audience with President Bush’s security advisors to expla

October 5, 2001