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.
Aircraft
NBAA White Plains Regional Forum Hopes To Bring ‘Fiery Passion’
NBAA chief Bolen hit back on efforts to tax bizav
Charter & Fractional
Daher Co-sponsors TBMOPA European Convention
A total of 25 TBMs were flown into Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
Environment
Study: Using 100% SAF Reduces Non-CO2 Emissions
Collaborative study showed environmental benefits
Accidents
Amazon Legacy 600 Midair Collision Case Closed
The federal judge ruled that too much time had passed to sentence the American pilots
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ACA System Gives Breath of Fresh Air to Embraer Aircraft
System claims to improves interior air quality
Cabin Interior and Electronics
How the Completions Industry Hopes To Shake Up 2024 and Beyond
‘The buyer is a different person today'
Training and Workforce
Survey Highlights Benefits of Home Flight Simulation
Low-cost flight simulators can help improve training outcomes
Training and Workforce
NGPA Brings Pride to EBACE
Organization hopes to encourage companies on LGBTQ inclusion
Training and Workforce
NGPA, Aviation Pride UK Join Forces at EBACE
Organization will be advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in Geneva
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry Honors Birth of Wright Mechanic Charles Taylor
Taylor designed and built the engine that powered the famous aircraft
Charter & Fractional
FlyingGroup Adds Ninth PC-24 to Management Program
Exterior features 'elegant gray lines and Swiss edelweiss flowers'
Training and Workforce
International Aircraft Dealers Association Heads To EBACE
25 IADA-accredited dealers to participate at European bizav show
Charter & Fractional
Blade Adds Helicopter Routes in Atlantic City, Monaco
New lift services adds more options for customers
Charter & Fractional
Levo Aims To Streamline Online Charter Booking
Company's interface brings charter booking directly to consumer
Training and Workforce
Air Charter Association Launches Internship Program
Program is open to 18- to 25-year-olds
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senate Extends Homendy's Term at Helm of NTSB
Jennifer Homendy has served as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board since 2021
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gauzy To Shed Light on Shade Tech at Cabin Interiors Show
The company will feature products at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg
Aircraft
Duncan Aviation Hands Over Refurbished Gulfstream G650ER
Aircraft was delivered with new paint, maintenance work
Training and Workforce
NBAA Announces 900th Certified Aviation Manager
The program was launched in 2003
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Continues To Bleed Red Ink
Cash on hand and active members both saw decreases in first quarter
Accidents
Kentucky Aeromed Helo Pilot Sentenced for Flying Drunk
Pilot flew while intoxicated last December
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Atrium Health Earns First Accreditation in Mobile Healthcare, Paramedicine
'The accreditation serves as a symbol of excellence'
Training and Workforce
GE Aerospace Announces Launch of GE Aerospace Foundation
The company has committed $22 million to new community programs
Environment
Industry Leaders Highlight Path to Net Zero
To get there, community buy-in and partnerships are necessary
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Dassault Aviation Offers Falcon 7X Seat Solution
New seat redesign uses 3D printing technology
Aircraft
AOPA To Tell Story of General Aviation with National Mall Flyover
60 aircraft representing 15 'chapters' of GA will participate
Safety
MedAire Launches Mental Health Services Platform
The platform allows aviation professionals to speak with trained peers
Airports
Nebraska Airport Raked by Tornado
Eppley Airfield in Omaha saw extensive damage to its general aviation area
Regulations and Government
House, Senate Strike Accord on Long-term FAA Bill
House, Senate on track to vote before FAA authorization expires on May 10
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter Shipments Lag in 1Q2024
Bell delivered 18 commercial helicopters in the quarter, down from 22 delivered a year ago
