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.
Training and Workforce
Preventing Aircraft Loss of Control with Expanded Envelope Exercises - AIN
Preventing Aircraft Loss of Control with Expanded Envelope Exercises - AIN
Sun 'n' Fun Pushes Back Annual Event by One Month
The annual light general aviation show, for now, is scheduled to be held May 5-10 in Lakeland, Florida.
Rotorcraft
FAA to Helo Pilots: 'HOWI' the Weather?
The FAA’s Helicopter Operations Weather Information (HOWI) project aims to identify gaps and shortfalls associated with weather information.
Rotorcraft
Guardian Flight Brings Helo Air Ambulance To Alaska
Global Medical Response (GMR) unit Guardian Flight will open its first Alaska rotor wing base at Kenai.
Engines
Safran Eyes Aviation Biofuel Production in France
Safran Helicopter Engines is studying the feasibility of producing aviation biofuels in southwest France.
Rotorcraft
Bristow Partners With Schiebel for UK SAR
Helicopter operator Bristow has partnered with Schiebel to conduct the first trial in the UK of unmanned aircraft for maritime and land search and rescue.
Aero Friedrichshafen Postponed Amid Virus Effects
The postponed Aero Friedrichshafen show in April is set to be rescheduled at a later date.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Blades Certified for Air Crane
Erickson has received FAA certification approval for its new composite main rotor blades for the S-64E Air Crane.
Advanced Air Mobility: The Next Evolution in Aviation?
New technologies are currently being developed that have potential for a transformative impact.
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.
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.
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.
Accidents
Bryant's Widow Files L.A. Helo Crash Suit
Vanessa Bryant claims helicopter operator and pilot were negligent.
Rotorcraft
Former HAI President Zuccaro Flies West
Matthew S. Zuccaro, the immediate past president of the Helicopter Association International (HAI), has died.
Matthew Zuccaro, Former HAI President, Dies at 70 - AIN
Matthew Zuccaro, Former HAI President, Dies at 70 - AIN
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
