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.

Nov 14, 2018 - 5:01 PM
Helos Attacking California Fires
At least 43 helicopter crews have been flying on the fires ravaging California.
Nov 12, 2018 - 9:58 AM
EASA Commits To ‘Better, Cheaper, and Safer’ GA
Panel discussions focused on the latest innovations, as well as how to develop more affordable modern aircraft and share the airspace of the future.
Nov 9, 2018 - 1:49 PM
FAA Follows EASA with Stricter AW169 Emergency AD
The AD focuses on the tailrotor feedback lever link.
Nov 8, 2018 - 11:25 PM
Emergency Tail Rotor AD Issued for AW169, AW189
AD was issued In wake of fatal AW169 crash.
Nov 8, 2018 - 8:23 PM
FAA's Ability To Manage Drones Probed
DOT IG Launches Audit
Nov 7, 2018 - 10:30 AM
Bell Adds EPS To VTOL Team
Company Will Provide Electric Power Storage
Nov 6, 2018 - 5:07 PM
NASA Plans 'Challenges' for Urban Air Vehicles
Demonstrations Aim To Build Public Confidence
Nov 6, 2018 - 2:15 PM
Leonardo Selling 15 More AW139s to China
Will Serve The EMS Market
Nov 6, 2018 - 11:35 AM
Australia Moves on New Genav Maintenance Rules
The draft of the proposed final rulemaking is scheduled to be issued for comments in the first quarter of next year.
VoltAero iron bird test rig
Nov 6, 2018 - 3:54 AM
VoltAero Ready To Validate Hybrid-electric Demonstrator
Team led by ex-Airbus tech boss is taking a conservative approach, developing redundant-propulsion technology using a Cessna 337 testbed.