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.
Avionics
High-voltage Electric Aircraft Need Improved Connectors
TE Connectivity is displaying a wide array of high-voltage connectors for new eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
Future Fliers Flock to Paris
This week many Paris Air Show visitors will get their first glimpse of new eVTOL aircraft designed to transform how people and things move around cities.
Engines
Rolls-Royce To Test New Small Engine
Rolls-Royce's intends its new small gas turbine to power hybrid-electric aircraft being developed for the advanced air mobility sector.
Aircraft
Embraer and Nidec Partner on Electric Propulsion Systems
Embraer and Nidec, a Japanese manufacturer of electric motors, will jointly develop propulsion systems for electric aircraft, including Eve's eVTOL.
Aircraft
Eve Steps Up Ground Tests Ahead of eVTOL Prototype Assembly
Selection of the main equipment suppliers for Eve’s eVTOL vehicle will happen during the second half of the year, according to company executives.
Aircraft
Norway's Elfly Launches Noemi All-electric Seaplane
Norwegian start-up Elfly says its all-electric seaplane can meet the country's impending ban on fossil fuel domestic flights.
Avionics
Avidyne Introduces ‘Quantum’ Avionics Platform
Avidyne's new Quantum open avionics platform is designed to accelerate the development of advanced air mobility vehicles.
Regulations and Government
FAA Set to Publish eVTOL Pilot Training Requirements
The advanced air mobility sector needs a path to recruiting and training large numbers of pilots to fly new eVTOL aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Texas Aerospace Named European HeliSAS distributor
Genesys Aerosystems entered an agreement with Texas Aerospace Technologies to expand its HeliSAS distribution into European markets.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Surf Air Mobility To Go Public on NYSE
Flight booking platform Surf Air plans to list its stock in an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
Regulations and Government
Intentional Aircraft Crasher Pleads Guilty
A California man who intentionally crashed his airplane as an internet stunt and lied about it to investigators now faces up to 20 years in prison.
Aircraft
Boeing Takes Control of eVTOL Aircraft Developer Wisk
Boeing will support Wisk's plans to bring a four-seat autonomous eVTOL aircraft to market later this decade after taking full control of the company.
Environment
Advanced Air Mobility is Coming of Age
Next year the first all-electric air taxi service is due to begin in Paris in support of the Olympic Games.
Maintenance and Modifications
Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot Approved for Piper Chieftain
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain utility aircraft equipped with the GFC 600 autopilot can now also use Garmin's Smart Rudder Bias system.
FBOs
Skyservice Opens Latest U.S. FBO in Napa Valley
Canadian aviation services provider Skyservice has opened its latest FBO south of the border at California's Napa County Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
True Blue Power Adds Lithium Batteries for Light Aircraft
True Blue Power Adds Lithium Batteries for Light Aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
VSE To Acquire Desser Aerospace
VSE Corporation looks to expand its products and services through the acquisition of aircraft component and MRO services provider Desser Aerospace.
Maintenance and Modifications
True Blue Power Adds Lithium Batteries for Light Aircraft
The new main ship batteries from True Blue Power weigh just 10 pounds and are designed for 14- and 28-volt light aircraft electrical systems.
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft To Begin SAF Testing in Diesel Engines
Austrian aircraft manufacturer Diamond Aircraft along with sister company Austro Engine will soon begin testing engines on sustainable aviation fuel.
Engines
P&WC Names ITP Aero Authorized Overhauler for PW200s
ITP Aero in Ajalvir, Spain, is now a designated facility for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of PW200 engines.
Aircraft
Instant Insurance Quotes Now Available for Aircraft Owners
SkyWatch eliminates the middleman in the aircraft insurance-buying process.
CubCrafters Rolls Out UL Variant with Updated Engine
CubCrafters is hoping to tap into the international market with its newest aircraft, the Carbon Cub UL, which will meet LSA and ultralight requirements.
Aircraft
Blog: Where’s My Electric-powered Airplane?
Development of electric aircraft by the experimental aircraft community seems to be lagging, but there are some interesting efforts underway.
Aircraft
Blue Line Aviation Opts for All-Piper Training Fleet
Blue Line Aviation, a flight school in North Carolina, signed a deal for up to 115 Piper airplanes and announced an expansion into Florida.
Aircraft
Textron Sells 15 More Skyhawks to Epic Flight Academy
Including its latest agreement for 15 Cessna Skyhawks, Epic Flight Academy has ordered 43 copies of the piston-single model since 2016.
Cirrus Launches Aircraft Configurator
Cirrus launched a web-based aircraft configurator that allows customers to virtually spec out a SR-series piston aircraft or SF50 Vision Jet.
Safety
Aerox Introduces Headset-mounted Oxygen Cannula
The Boomula headset-mounted cannula makes supplemental oxygen use simpler for pilots.
Training and Workforce
Parents Group Helps Central Florida Aero Academy Soar
PLANES, the parents group at Central Florida Aerospace Academy, is fundraising this week at the Sun 'n Fun airshow to support the high school.
The Island 'Social Hub' Lands at Sun 'n Fun 2023
The 2023 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo will host The Island, a newly added “social hub” that will include the pilot welcome center, a cafe, and entertainment.
Environment
Centennial Airport To Incentivize Unleaded Avgas Adoption
Officials in Colorado have voted to incentivize the introduction of UL94 unleaded avgas and introduce it at Centennial Airport as soon as practical.
