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.

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Luxaviation Joins IBAC Industry Partner Program

It is the 19th organization to join

Charter & Fractional

6 hours ago

Speaker Session at MEBAA Focuses on Mental Health

Addressing aviation’s mental health challenges worldwide

Regulations and Government

December 9, 2024

Helicopter Crew Makes Rescue in Australian Outback

LifeFlight's Mount Isa-based helicopter team rescued the couple and their two dogs

Rotorcraft

December 9, 2024

RightJet Launches Abu Dhabi Showroom

Showroom will be located at the Emirates Palace Mandarin hotel

Charter & Fractional

December 9, 2024

Videos

High-octane Unleaded Avgas is Now Available at Reid-Hillview Airport in California

Aircraft owners will no longer have to fly to other airports to buy fuel

Airports

November 7, 2024

Rep. Sam Graves: How the FAA and NTSB Reauthorization Got Done

"It was bipartisan from the beginning," Graves said of the 1,000-plus page measure

Regulations and Government

July 9, 2024

SpaceX Astronauts Jared Isaacman and Dr. Sian Proctor Talk Space Exploration and Aviation

The two civilians crewed SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission together.

Safety

October 23, 2023

True Blue Power Adds Lithium Batteries for Light Aircraft

True Blue Power Adds Lithium Batteries for Light Aircraft

Maintenance and Modifications

May 9, 2023

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NTSB: Crew Errors Led to Fatal Injury Onboard Challenger

Failure to heed advisories, pilot-induced oscillations led to fatality

Accidents

December 6, 2024

Stellar Acquires Fly Louie Charter Sourcing Division

Fly Louie's customers to benefit from Stellar’s sales and tech

Charter & Fractional

December 5, 2024

Duncan and Extant Aerospace Partner for Support, Parts

Extant Aerospace recently acquired an older JET/L3 product line

Aircraft

December 5, 2024

JSfirm and AMTIL Team Up To Address Maintenance Gap

AMTIL users will gain direct access to job listings

Training and Workforce

December 4, 2024

Gulfstream Marks 1,000th Wing since Savannah Move

Company moved wing production to its Savannah-based manufacturing facility in 2012

Aircraft

December 3, 2024

PorterJets Touts Official Launch

Florida-based company has completed over 600 flights

Charter & Fractional

November 26, 2024

Jet Linx Links Up Customers with New Jet Card Program

Company aims to offer access to fleet

Charter & Fractional

November 21, 2024

Michael Graham Talks Safety Culture at Standdown

Influence shapes safety culture in aviation

Safety

November 14, 2024

'Uptick in Bookings' since Election Outcome

"We're happy as a clam," says private jet broker.

Charter & Fractional

November 13, 2024

Engines Leaders Rev Up for 2025

"Supply chain is affecting a lot of things right now."

Engines

November 13, 2024

Brokers Express Optimism for Business Aviation in 2025

“I think you’ll see frustration released"

Charter & Fractional

November 12, 2024

CJI Miami Kicks Off with Second Trump Era in Sight

"We've got to reintroduce ourselves on Capitol Hill."

Charter & Fractional

November 11, 2024

High-octane Unleaded Avgas is Now Available at Reid-Hillview Airport in California

Aircraft owners will no longer have to fly to other airports to buy fuel

Airports

November 7, 2024

San Carlos Flight Center Adopts Unleaded Swift 100R

High-octane unleaded avgas is becoming more available in California

Environment

November 7, 2024

Stack Aero Integrates Tuvoli’s FlyEasy

Platform generates more than 200,000 charter requests

Cabin Interior and Electronics

November 6, 2024

New Fuel Probes for Cessna Caravan to Launch in 2025

New probes will be available in early 2025

Maintenance and Modifications

November 5, 2024