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.
Phoenix PD calls Airbus H125 "best aircraft for the job."
Garmin has received FAA approval for Smart Rudder Bias in the Cessna 414A and for the GFC 600 autopilot in the Piper Meridian.
Blade said it will merge its MediMobility business with Trinity Air Medical, which it has signed an agreement to acquire.
Garmin's GFC 600H helicopter flight control system has been certified in the Bell 505, the company's second rotorcraft application for the system.
Thales has begun flight testing its compact FlytX helicopter avionics suite in a Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2.
Wheels Up has partnered with RedTail Flight Academy to offer internships to graduates of the academy's commercial pilot training program.
Becker Avionics and Iris Automation are developing a non-required safety-enhancing equipment collision avoidance safety system for GA aircraft and UAVs.
Safran has successfully test run one of its Makila 2 helicopter engines on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel .
The intermediate twin AW139s will be used by Thai Aviation Services to support an offshore production and exploration contract in the Gulf of Thailand.
Cirrus Aircraft's growing business has lead to expansion of its flight training, management, and engineering capabilities.
