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.
Aviation Talent Shortage: The Time to Act is Now
There’s growing concern about the state of the aviation talent pool.
Avionics
ForeFlight’s 3D and Profile Views Show Weather Layers
ForeFlight's latest release makes it easier for pilots to visualize cloud, icing, and turbulence forecasts along the flight-planned route.
Advanced Air Mobility: The Next Evolution in Aviation?
New technologies are currently being developed that have potential for a transformative impact.
Rotorcraft
Bell Plans To Certify Electric Anti-Torque
Noise pollution prompted Bell to begin working on its electrically distributed anti-torque (EDAT) system.
Rotorcraft
Aviation Leaders Praise HAI's Matt Zuccaro
Aviation leaders praise HAI's Zuccaro as patriot, professional, friend.
Accidents
Bryant's Widow Files L.A. Helo Crash Suit
Vanessa Bryant claims helicopter operator and pilot were negligent.
Matthew Zuccaro, Former HAI President, Dies at 70 - AIN
Matthew Zuccaro, Former HAI President, Dies at 70 - AIN
Rotorcraft
Former HAI President Zuccaro Flies West
Matthew S. Zuccaro, the immediate past president of the Helicopter Association International (HAI), has died.
Rotorcraft
First Executive Mi-38 Helicopter Delivered
Russian Helicopters has delivered the first serial produced Mi-38 helicopter with a new, ten passenger “highly comfortable” executive cabin.
Avionics
GTN 650/750Xi Certified for Variety of Helicopters
Slide-in replacement with Garmin's new GTN 650Xi/750Xi units is now available for select helicopter models.
Rotorcraft
Russian Ansat Gets VIP Interior, China Approval
Russian Helicopters has received certification approval for its new “Aurus” executive cabin in its light twin Ansat.
Rotorcraft
Bell Flies Electric Anti-torque on 429
Bell has been test flying an electric anti-torque system on its 429 light twin since May.
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Opens New $54M Campus In Tarnos
Safran Helicopter Engines opened its new $54 million, 355,000 square-foot industrial campus in the city of Tarnos in southwest France.
New Study Shows General Aviation's Economic Might
A new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers demonstrates that general aviation is an economic powerhouse for the U.S. economy
Safety
Vision Jet Fire Mystery Solved
A fire in a Cirrus Vision Jet at Santa Monica Airport in December resulted in issuance of an emergency airworthiness directive.
Maintenance and Modifications
Leonardo Breaks Ground On Brazil Service Center
Leonardo broke ground on a new, larger regional helicopter customer service center in Itapevi, Brazil.
Regulations and Government
Helo Crashes Trigger Probe of Honolulu FAA FSDO
The FAA’s Honolulu Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) is under fresh scrutiny following the filing of a two separate whistleblower complaints.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Delivers 332 Helicopters in 2019
Airbus delivered 332 helicopters in 2019 and logged gross orders for 369 rotorcraft.
Regulations and Government
GAMA, IAOPA Launch Latest European GA Survey
Results from the 2020 edition of the European General Aviation Survey will be used by EASA to help improve GA safety policies.
Rotorcraft
Bell Sees Bright Spots In Flat APAC Market
Bell is hosting an event for its parapublic customers on show Monday at its Singapore facility
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Readying Drones To Screen for Deadly Diseases
Draganfly is evaluating a sensors and AI software that could be used to screen crowds for symptoms of dangerous contagions.
Avionics
New Garmin Flight Control System for Airbus AStars
Garmin has received FAA STC approval for the GFC 600H helicopter flight control system in the Airbus Helicopters AS350 B2/B3 single.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Community Acceptance Key To UAM Market
Community acceptance will be the key driver when it comes to urban air mobility.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Forms New Joint Venture in Brazil
Leonardo&Codemar S.A. will deliver urban security, new infrastructure, and helicopter-based services under a joint venture.
Aircraft
Piper Touts Updated Flagship, New Trainers in Singapore
Piper’s M600/SLS is first aircraft with Garmin Autoland as standard, while Pilot 100 training aircraft are “value priced.”
Avionics
Honeywell Offers Synthetic Vision for AW139s
Leonardo is upgrading the avionics on new AW139 medium twin helicopters to the Honeywell Primus Epic 2.0 Phase 8.
Maintenance and Modifications
SAFE Develops New Pitch Link Tool For Robinson Helos
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs has developed a unique pitch adjustment tool for all models of Robinson helicopters.
Rotorcraft
Congressman Seeks To Mandate HTAWS
Long-time helicopter critic seeks to mandate HTAWS in the wake of Kobe Bryant crash.
Republic of Singapore Air Force Counts on Israeli Firms for Defense
Drones—small, lightweight, and relatively inexpensive—pose new challenges for security systems providers
Accidents
Bryant's VFR Copter Pilot Was Deliberately Climbing Into IMC
Pilot of fatal California VFR S-76 crash was attempting a climbing turn through IMC.
