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.
Rotorcraft
Artemis To Fly Aboard Norwegian SAR AW101
Technology that transforms cell phones into rescue beacons to be demonstrated in upcoming search and rescue exercise.
Regulations and Government
OSHA Orders Metro To Reinstate Air Ambulance Pilot
OSHA orders pilot who turned down two flights over visibility concerns reinstated.
Avionics
ANAC Validates Taillight ADS-B Transponder
The Brazilian STC for uAvionix's tailBeaconX ADS-B transponder covers more than 250 single-engine airplane models.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Logs VIP Orders at LABACE
Leonardo logged orders for three VIP configured helicopters during LABACE 2022 which will be delivered next year from Leonardo's new facility in Itapevi.
Avionics
HAI Requests Expanded Radar Altimeter Exemption
Continuing 5G concerns prompt requested for expanded radar altimeter exemption for air ambulances
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Sees Growing Opportunity in Latin America
As business flying in the region is becoming more "professional", JSSI sees the market as primed for expansion.
Avionics
Satcom Direct Keeps Bandeirante Connected
The first-ever Plane Simple Ku-band satcom installation for a turboprop will be in an Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante
AOPA Notches 200th You Can Fly Flying Club
Over the past decade, AOPA has provided resources to and supported the formation of 200 flying clubs as part of an effort to foster the GA community.
Rotorcraft
China Certifies AC352 Super-Medium Twin Helo
The AC352—the Chinese-manufactured variant of the Airbus Helicopters H175—has been awarded airworthiness certification from the CAAC.
Rotorcraft
Bell Delivers 400th Model 505
With deliveries of the first Bell 505 beginning in 2017, the company has announced the milestone 400th delivery of the model to a customer in the UK.
Aircraft
Plane Aviation Back at LABACE, and So Is Cirrus
Among the returning LABACE exhibitors this year is Cirrus Aircraft distributor Plane Aviation.
Avionics
Elliott Aviation Retrofits Autoland into TBM 940s
Under the HomeSafe retrofit program, Elliott Aviation completed autoland installations into 29 TBM 940s.
Airports
AEPM Seeks To Turn Red Carpet into a Flying Carpet
AEPM's investment at Guarulhos Airport could signal a move to accommodate eVTOL operations.
Avionics
AML Expanded for AV-30-C EFIS Installations
The latest approval expands the applicability of uAvionix's STC for the AV-30-C electronic flight instrument to many more single- and twin-engine airplanes
Accidents
FAA Head Calls For a More 'Predictive' Safety Culture
Acting FAA Administrator Nolen stressed the role of data analysis in improving aviation safety.
Avionics
Metro's PAC installs Garmin G1000 NXi in Bell 407
PAC International recently upgraded a Michigan police Bell 407 with an Aeronautical Accessories/Garmin G1000 NXi retrofit kit.
Rotorcraft
Florida Sheriff Orders Two Bell 407GXi Helicopters
New Bell 407 orders will expand the Volusia County Sheriff's helicopter fleet to five.
Rotorcraft
Metro Delivers Airbus EC145e Air Ambulance to Life Force
Metro Aviation kitted Airbus EC145e air ambulance will join Life Force Air Medical's fleet located in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Rotorcraft
Bell Sells Two 505s To Florida Fish and Wildlife
Bell Helicopter has agreed to sell two 505 light singles to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
RTAG To Host Industry Recruiting Event
RTAG will host a recruitment convention for military service members, veterans, and civilians interested in pursuing careers in aviation.
Training and Workforce
Blog: Are View-limiting Devices Necessary for IFR Training?
The FAA talks about view-limiting devices being used during instrument training but doesn't fully explain why they are necessary.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
LCI Orders More Airbus H175 Super-medium Twins
LCI has placed an order for two additional Airbus H175s with an option for four more in a deal valued at up to $125 million.
Rotorcraft
NYPD Adding Two New Bell 412EPX Helicopters
The New York City police have ordered two new Bell 412EPX helicopters for search and rescue.
Avionics
Radiant Unveils 'Flight Sensor Pack'
Radiant's portable flight sensor pack combines an artificial horizon with common flight instruments.
Aircraft
Cirrus Closes In on 9,000 Deliveries
Cirrus marks three decades at AirVenture with enhanced aircraft and services
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky S-92 Fleet Marks Two Million Flight Hours
Sikorsky has delivered more than 300 S-92 helicopters since 2004.
Aircraft
Tecnam Unveils 'Gran Lusso' at AirVenture
Tecnam's revamped Italian single-engine airplane features a luxury interior and touchscreen avionics.
Aircraft
Cirrus Closes In on 9,000 Aircraft Deliveries
Cirrus marks three decades at EAA AirVenture with enhanced aircraft and services while approaching the delivery of 9,000 aircraft.
Aircraft
Piper Adding Rough-field Operations to M600
Piper is celebrating its 85th anniversary and huge demand for its products.
Avionics
Avidyne Moving Ahead with AI Avionics
Avidyne expects certification next year of its first AI-based avionics, the PilotEye visual traffic detection system.
