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
London Air Ambulance Orders Airbus H135s
London Air Ambulance Charity has ordered new Airbus H135s as part of its fleet renewal program.
Training and Workforce
I Hart Flying Expands Grants for Women Flyers
The I Hart Flying Foundation is unveiling expanded flight scholarships for women at EAA AirVenture.
Avionics
Leonardo Offers New Ladar For Light-Medium Helicopters
Leonardo's Loam-V2 laser anti-collision system builds on larger, legacy system.
Aircraft
CAE Teams with Piper on Electric Archer STC
Working with Piper, Safran and H55, CAE is developing a supplemental type certificate to electrify Piper's PA-28-181 Archer.
Aircraft
UK Charity Group Shows Grob for Charity Flights
UK’s Aerobility charity group's Grob motorglider has undergone an upgrade to give the disabled the opportunity to fly.
Engines
PBS Unveils Turbine Engine for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Engineering company updates original engine; new engine breaks record for thrust-to-weight ratio
Environment
Boeing, Alder Fuels To Work on Scaling SAF
Boeing and Alder Fuels are partnering to increase the availability and supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Aircraft
Typhoon Looks to a Bright Future
Despite much talk surrounding the multinational Tempest program, the Eurofighter partners are implementing an aggressive plan for Typhoon development.
Regulations and Government
Baker: BasicMed One of GA's 'Biggest Wins' in 50 Years
Some 73,000 pilots have taken advantage of BasicMed and AOPA's Baker told lawmakers that the data has shown zero safety difference.
Avionics
MD 500E Glass Cockpit Gets FAA Nod
The new "slimline" advanced glass cockpit for MD 500E Helicopter features Garmin avionics and has been granted FAA approval for installation.
SimVenture Flights to Oshkosh Start Today
Flying a virtual arrival to Oshkosh during AirVenture is incredibly realistic and an excellent use of simulator technology.
Rotorcraft
Offshore Helicopter Market Bounces Back
Air & Sea Analytics predicts substantial price hikes for the offshore helicopter market.
Safety
RedTail Academy Grad Receives Internship at Baldwin
Baldwin Safety & Compliance has initiated an internship program and welcomed its first participant from the first RedTail Academy graduating class.
Regulations and Government
Hawaii Governor Expected To Veto Helicopter Bill
Hawaii Governor David Ige says bill ascribes FAA authority to the state and is unenforceable.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Delivers 7,000th Ecureuil
Airbus H125 and H130 family of light singles have been delivered to more than 2,000 customers since 1974.
Rotorcraft
Bristow Flies Leonardo AW609 Tiltorotor
Bristow's first AW609 is on the Leonardo production line in Philadelphia.
Avionics
Garmin Instruments Approved for Legacy Piston Robinsons
Garmin has received STC approval for installation of its GI 275 electronic flight instrument in R44 and R22 helicopters.
Rotorcraft
Bell Sells More 505 Singles into Europe
Bell's fleet of Europe-based 505 helicopters has grown to 65.
Rotorcraft
Rogerson Kratos Getting The 'Top Drop' On Fires
Rogerson Kratos subsidiary Top Drop is repurposing Black Hawks to fight fires.
Accidents
Blog: Aircraft Float Posture and Ditching Considerations
Simply hoping an aircraft ditching will not happen to you is no way to prepare for a successful outcome.
Rotorcraft
EASA Proposes Rules for Urban VTOL Air Taxis
EASA proposed VTOL air taxi rules sets operating standards and limitations.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
LCI Acquires 19 Helicopters from Lobo Leasing
Lessor LCI is acquiring 19 helicopters from Lobo Leasing in South America, Africa, and Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications
HAI and AEA Team on New Mx SMS Program
The Helicopter Association International and the Aircraft Electronics Association are teaming on a maintenance safety management system.
Rotorcraft
Starspeed To Operate Penzance Helicopters
Starspeed will assume the operations of Penzance Helicopters to provide service to the Isles of Scilly.
Aircraft
Bombardier Workers Ratify New Contract
Bombardier continues to pay down debt as workers win 18.5 percent pay raise.
Regulations and Government
China Updates Five-year General Aviation Plan
China recently issued its latest five-year plan for general aviation, which aims to provide a “strong legal guarantee” for advancing civil aviation.
Rotorcraft
Skytrac Transmits Real-time EMS Patient Data
Air ambulances equipped with Skytrac can transmit patient data via satellite or cell in real-time and live-stream video to remote physicians.
Aircraft
Universal Avionics Providing EVS Systems for Helicopters
Universal is providing panel and helmet mounted enhanced vision displays to European law enforcement agencies.
Accidents
UK Reports No Commercial Aviation Fatal Mishaps in 2021
None of the five fatal fatal accidents in the country last year involved commercial or turbine general aviation aircraft.
Avionics
Garmin Autopilot EASA Approved for AStars
Garmin receives EASA approval for installation of its GFC 600H digital autopilot for Airbus AS350 helicopters.
