All General aviation articles – Page 123
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NewsSyberJet preparing revamped SJ30 for 2014 maiden flight
SyberJet Aircraft, the new owner of the SJ30 business aircraft, is preparing to fly the upgraded version of the high speed, light cabin jet in the first...
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NewsFAA to propose sensor-only runway landings
The US Federal Aviation Administration is set to take the first step towards allowing pilots to land an aircraft using only sensors to see the runway. A...
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NewsAviation Partners completes Hawker 800 test for flutter fix
Winglet manufacturer Aviation Partners has completed a test flight with a Hawker 800 featuring a new winglet installation that was tweaked to prevent aeroelastic flutter.
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NewsWizz A320 evacuated after gear emergency at Rome
Italian investigators have opened an inquiry after an Airbus A320 operated by the Hungarian division of budget carrier Wizz Air apparently suffered a landing-gear...
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NewsEurocopter reveals more detail on EC225 fixes
Eurocopter has released further details of its planned fix for the problems bedevilling the EC225, which led to an estimated two-thirds of the global Super...
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NewsDassault to expand Little Rock completion centre
Dassault is planning to expand its completion centre in Little Rock, Arkansas, in anticipation of the company's new Falcon SMS business jet, which will be...
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South Africa approves Eclipse VLJ
Eclipse Aerospace has clinched South African approval for the EA500 Total Eclipse very light jet, opening up the potentially lucrative market for the six-seat twin-engined aircraft.
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NewsPARIS: Eurocopter moves to restore tarnished reputation with EC225 fix
One issue that has bedevilled the offshore transportation segment over the past 12 months is the grounding of Eurocopter's EC225.
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NewsWhite-out likely cause of fatal Berlin helicopter crash, says BFU
A rotorwash-generated white-out appears to have been a significant contributory factor to the 21 March fatal collision of two German Federal Police helicopters while on a training exercise at Berlin's Olympic Stadium.
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NewsTAG Farnborough set for revamp ready for market rebound
TAG Farnborough airport, the UK's only dedicated business aviation airport, is planning a multimillion-pound revamp and expansion in preparation for an expected market rebound.
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NewsPICTURE: Cessna's 182 JT-A Turbo Skylane takes to the skies
The first production example of the new Cessna 182 JT-A Turbo Skylane made its inaugural flight on 21 May from the airframer's facility in Independence, Kansas.
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NewsGulfstream moves closer to EFVS upgrade for G280
Gulfstream has moved a step closer to rolling out the first major upgrade to the G280's cockpit, less than six months after the super-midsize jet entered...
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US government embraces new Part 23 recommendations
Eighteen months of hard graft to reorganise design and certification requirements for light aircraft seems to be paying off for the general aviation community...
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Russian military signs $270m Be-200 amphibian deal
Russia's defence ministry has signed an order with United Aircraft for the delivery of six Be-200 jet amphibian aircraft, with the deal worth $270 million,...
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Eurocopter signs deal for four helicopters with Japan police
Japan's National Police Agency has signed a contract with Eurocopter Japan for the delivery of two medium-class and two twin-engined light helicopters. These...
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NewsLong-delayed ARJ21 certification set to slip again
Comac's ARJ21 regional jet is unlikely to receive certification until at least late next year, according to sources. This means the programme, which...
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EBACE: Wallan and Hadid partner for Saudi handling
Dubai-based flight support specialist Hadid International Services has launched a partnership with Saudi Arabia's Wallan Aviation to offer groundhandling...
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EBACE: Asian business aviation growth limited by infrastructure
Asia's business aviation is growing at about 15% a year, Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) chief David Best told a briefing session at EBACE today,...
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EBACE: Russia slashes time for business aviation flight clearances
RusAero [stand 763] has chosen EBACE to announce that from 30 May it will slash the time needed for a business flight to get clearance into Russian airspace,...
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NewsEBACE: Aerion considers sweeping engine, airframe changes for supersonic jet
Aerion reveals it has reopened the engine selection and airframe configuration in the past two weeks for its 12-seat supersonic jet, in a wide-ranging programme...