Content Archive: April 2025

Rotorcraft

Spanish Super Pumas Log 437 Hours Battling Chile Fires

Fire season activity up 20% over last year
An Airbus Super Puma scoops water in Chile
Safety

Thousands of Pilots Join GA Safety Campaign

Recent events renew focus on training
General aviation safety
Accidents

Fatal Rotorcraft Accidents Spike in March

Overall accident rate dipped despite higher fatalities
NTSB at NYC Bell 206 L-4 crash
Accidents

Rotor, Transmission Recovered in Hudson River Crash

Recovery concludes after key evidence secured
NTSB investigator documenting the wreckage recovered from the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter that crashed into Hudson River on April 10 near Jersey City, New Jersey.
Training and Workforce

TrustFlight Rolls Out Specialized Training Division

Classes are offered through workshops and modular virtual sessions
TrustFlight software
Aircraft

Pete Bunce: A Reflection of 20 Years

Bunce is retiring this month. He handed the helm of GAMA to Jim Viola.
Pete Bunce and Ed Bolen at Pete's retirement party
Accidents

Hawker Overshoots Runway at Morocco’s Fès–Saïss Airport

Two pilots and a flight attendant were released from the hospital with light injuries
Hawker 800XPi aircraft at Fez-Sais Airport
Aircraft

Tariffs, Tax Incentives Making Market Predictions Murky

Deals are slowing and the future is hard to predict, Hagerty Jet Group reports
Gulfstream G650
Safety

SCAA, Web Manuals To Host San Diego Safety Stand Down

Event to highlight safety and compliance
Southern California Aviation Association and Web Manuals
FBOs

UK FBO Chain Weston Aviation Adds Fifth Location

Manchester Airport is its newest facility
aether-The Private Terminal at EGCC