Content Archive: April 2024

Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

David Smith takes over at Robinson Helicopter Company and Wheels Up Experience promotes Dave Holtz
People in Aviation - April 2024 headshots
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Diamond DA50 RG

The diesel-powered single packs a lot of performance into a sleek-looking package
Diamond DA50-RG in flight
Rotorcraft

Piasecki Steps Up Development of Hydrogen-powered PA-890 Helicopter

Legacy helicopter manufacturer aims to fly a prototype in 2028
Piasecki's PA-890 hydrogen-powered helicopter
Rotorcraft

VR Simulators Fly into Helicopter Training Space

Even with motion bases and control loading, these devices cost a fraction of the price of full-flight simulators
Leonardo simulator at Heli-Expo 2024
Regulations and Government

Pilot Age and Safety: Looking for Links

Revisions of mandatory retirement rules reignite risks debate
Pilot in cockpit
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: April 2024

Preliminary and final accident reports, April 2024
rural runway
FBOs

AIN FBO Survey 2024 Americas and EMEAA

Pentastar and Farnborough take the top spots in AIN's FBO Survey.
business jet in hangar
Fuel

SAF Deliveries Set To Increase for UK Military Aircraft

UK Ministry of Defence orders a 40 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel
UK Royal Air Force aircraft
Avionics

CMC, Hexagon Partner on GNSS Jamming, Spoofing Solution

Technology uses multi-constellation, multi-frequency solutions to mitigate jamming and spoofing
CMC GNSS jamming and spoofing solution
Training and Workforce

CAE Says Extended Reality Is Key to MRO Technician Training

Training group and Xennial have published a new white paper
CAE is using virtual reality technology to improve training for maintenance technicians