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
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.
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.
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
NYPD Adding Two New Bell 412EPX Helicopters
The New York City police have ordered two new Bell 412EPX helicopters for search and rescue.
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.
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.
Avionics
Avidyne Moving Ahead with AI Avionics
Avidyne expects certification next year of its first AI-based avionics, the PilotEye visual traffic detection system.
Aircraft
Piper Adding Rough-field Operations to M600
Piper is celebrating its 85th anniversary and huge demand for its products.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Teams With VRM for H145 Simulator
Airbus and VRM Switzerland are co-developing a virtual reality training device for the twin-engine H145 helicopter.
Avionics
Garmin Pilot App Adds Graphical Weight and Balance
Avionics manufacturer Garmin has released the latest version of its Garmin Pilot iOS app, which now includes graphical weight and balance.
JSfirm, EAA Host AirVenture Job Fair
Plenty of job openings are available among the companies exhibiting at EAA AirVenture 2022.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Logs More Helicopter Sales in China
Leonardo has inked sales contracts with Xiangjiang General Aviation Development Company and CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company for deliveries into China.
Aircraft
Pipistrel Will Seek To Certify Panthera Single
Textron unit Pipistrel plans to seek EASA IFR certification for its four-seat single-engine Panthera.
Training and Workforce
Redbird Demos Mixed-reality Flight Simulator
At EAA AirVenture, Redbird Flight is demonstrating a fully immersive desktop-based mixed-reality flight simulator.
Rotorcraft
Saudis Plan Nationwide Air Ambulance Service
Saudi Red Crescent and The Helicopter Company team on national air ambulance service
EAA Legend Tom Poberezny Dies at 75
Poberezny, who died on the opening day of AirVenture, led EAA as president for more than 20 years, steering the creation of the Young Eagles program.
Aircraft
Stratos 716X Flight-test Campaign Nears Completion
The Stratos 716X kit-built single-engine jet should be ready for builders to being construction of their kits later this year.
Aircraft
Ampaire Flies Hybrid Electric EEL To Oshkosh
Ampaire's EEL completed the longest flight by a hybrid-electric aircraft when it was flown from California to Oshkosh.
Aircraft
Elixir Plots Expansion into U.S. GA Market
Elixir Aircraft plans to open a facility in the U.S. as it seeks FAA Part 23 certification of its two-seat single-engine composite airplane.
Engines
Hydroplane Waitlisting Orders for Fuel Cell Powerplant
Hydroplane is bringing its hydrogen fuel cell powerplant to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to assess interest from aircraft builders.
Aircraft
Perlan 2 High Altitude Glider To Fly at Oshkosh
The Perlan 2 glider holds the world altitude record for subsonic flight.
Aircraft
Van's Celebrates 50 Years, New Model
Kitplane maker Van's Aircraft introduced the new high-wing backcountry RV-15.
Training and Workforce
EAA Opens New Education Center
The new EAA Education Center will focus on pilot proficiency and youth programs.
Rotorcraft
Milestone Delivers AW169 Air Ambulance To UK's Sloane
Sloane will operate a pair of Leonardo AW169 helicopters for Children's Air Ambulance UK
Aircraft
Comp Air Unveils New Kit Airplane
Comp Air's six-seat CA6.2 kitplane is expected later this summer with availability to customers next year.
Aircraft
RANS Aircraft Appoints New President
RANS Aircraft has appointed long-term employee Tony Dopita as company president.
Aircraft
Hartzell Highlights New Products at EAA AirVenture
Hartzell Propeller is celebrating its 50th year in business and showcasing new propeller products on display at EAA AirVenture.
Rotorcraft
Bristow Wins Gen 2 UK SAR Contract
Bristow will add bases and helicopters following the award of a search and rescue contract with the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
