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.
Aircraft
Low-lead Avgas Approved for Cessna Piston Singles
The approval for use of lower-lead avgas in Cessna's three piston singles applies to new production and legacy airplanes.
Rotorcraft
New South Wales Police Switch To Bell 429s
Australia’s New South Wales Police Force Aviation Command has acquired three new Bell 429s.
Regulations and Government
Metro To Test FAA Weather Cam in Michigan
Metro Aviation hopes weather camera will reduce number of canceled flights due to inaccurate weather reporting.
Avionics
AvMet Weather Now on SmartSky Skytelligence
AvMet Applications has joined SmartSky Networks’ Skytelligence platform.
Maintenance and Modifications
Corridor Providing ServiceEdge To Jet East
Maintenance provider Jet East is deploying the Corridor ServiceEdge communications platform.
Aircraft
'Make Offer'—Low-time 787 BBJ Hits the Bricks
Global Jet Monaco is brokering a VIP 787 that seats 80.
Aircraft
Cirrus Brings Latest Jet to NBAA-BACE
Cirrus SF50 G2+ Vision Jet delivers more power and connectivity.
Maintenance and Modifications
Spectrum Aeromed Reveals New Patient Litter
Spectrum's new 5000X litter system is lighter, offers better clearances.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dart Tapped for New Firehawk Tank
Dart Aerospace will provide the new main firefighting tank for United Rotorcraft's Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk completion.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alto Unveils New Cabin Sound, Controls Tech
Alto Soundstage offers 3D immersive sound,
Aircraft
Amstat: Used Market Climb above Pre-Covid Levels
Retail transactions are 47 percent higher than in 2019.
Fuel
JSSI, AvFuel Partner On Carbon Credit Match
JSSI customers can get carbon credits matched in October.
Maintenance and Modifications
Inmarsat Marks 1000th Jet ConneX Installation
Inmarsat's new Orchestra network will combine GEO and LEO satellites with 5G.
Charter & Fractional
XO Promotes Shared Flights as Cost-effective, Eco-friendly Option
Clients can make unused seats available to purchase on the XO mobile app.
Avionics
Universal Offers Dual HUD Solution For BBJ
Universal Avionics to begin certification flight testing for its ClearVision Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) on a Boeing 737NG.
Rotorcraft
Nebraska Patrol Orders Bell 505
Bell has signed a purchase agreement with the Nebraska State Patrol for a new Bell 505.
Avionics
Bombardier Taps Collins for Connectivity Service
Bombardier has selected Collins Aerospace as its preferred service provider for fleetwide cockpit and cabin connectivity.
Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck Reveals Epic Caravan, Orders
Redding Aero will be the launch customer for the Raisbeck EPIC Caravan drag reduction system for the Cessna 208B.
Avionics
Universal's Aperture Brings AI To Civil Cockpits
Universal Avionics introduces Aperture, a sensor fusion and augmented reality platform for situational awareness.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Integrates Conklin Data into Customer Portal
JSSI has expanded its data, maintenance tracking, and sustainability services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Helps Baron Owner Seeking Upgrade Move To Like-new Turboprop
Elliott puts customer in used but "like-new" King Air.
Engines
Blackhawk Adding PC-12 Engine Upgrade to Portfolio
Blackhawk Aerospace is announcing an engine upgrade program for the Pilatus PC-12 .
Regulations and Government
HAI Offering New, Lower-cost SMS Program
The HAI SMS software program is designed for small operators and others with cost concerns.
Avionics
Universal Launches Connectivity-enabled Avionics Ecosystem
Universal Avionics' new FlightPartner and FlightReview apps are the first steps in creating a connectivity-enabled ecosystem for avionics.
Aircraft
Pilatus Back at BACE and Bullish
Sales of PC-12NGX, PC-24 "exceed projections," said Pilatus CEO Markus Bucher.
Avionics
SkyDisplay HUD Now Available for Pilatus PC-12
Mygoflight has licensed Honeywell’s high-speed ASCB data bus for the Skydisplay HUD.
Rotorcraft
Air Ambulance Charges Continue Rapid Ascent
The cost of air ambulance transports increased by three to four times the inflation rate between 2017 and 2020.
Aircraft
Flight Training Schools Order 30 Cessna 172 Skyhawks
Deliveries of the orders from Sichuan Longhao Flight Training Co. and Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus will begin in 2022.
