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Uncertain future for tetraethyl lead (TEL) in Avgas 100LL: waiting for the European Commission's decision

The discussion about the additive tetraethyl lead (TEL) in aviation petrol Avgas 100LL continues to drag on. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in Helsinki has not yet made a final decision on the applications of three companies seeking to continue production of this additive in Europe.
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25 August 2024

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Rotax thanks for valuable support: further investigations and tests required

In a recently published statement, the Austrian engine manufacturer BRP-Rotax has expressly described the Badisch-Pfälzischer Flugsportverein's approach to solving the problems with Rotax carburettor engines as helpful. This recognition follows a series of reports and discussions about mysterious power losses that have occurred in particular in powered aircraft and ultralight aircraft (ULs) with carburettor engines from the 912 S/ULS series.
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6 August 2024

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New high-performance batteries are revolutionising electric flying: a look at the future of aviation

The aviation industry is facing one of the biggest transformations in its history: the transition to emission-free flying. At the heart of this revolution are electric drives, which should enable the decarbonisation of aviation. However, the limited capacity of batteries remains a major obstacle. However, this could soon change thanks to new developments in the field of high-performance batteries designed specifically for aviation.
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6 August 2024

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Attention in airspace "C": Important information for the Berlin region

German Air Navigation Services (DFS) has once again issued an urgent warning to remind pilots and aircraft operators of the critical importance of complying with airspace regulations, particularly in airspace "C" around the Berlin region. This measure became necessary after an increasing number of unauthorised flights into this section of airspace were registered recently. Such offences can not only cause dangerous situations in the airspace, but can also have serious legal consequences for the pilots concerned under
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6 August 2024

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Progress in aeromedical administration: LBA implements first measures

In a significant step towards improving aeromedical administration at the German Federal Aviation Authority (LBA), Professor Dr Elmar Giemulla, President of AOPA-Germany, and Claus Cordes, President of the German Aero Club (DAeC), recently met with the President of the LBA, Jörg Mendel. Also present were Yvonne-Christine Dams, Head of the Aviation Personnel Department, and Susanne Schneider, Head of the Aviation Medicine Department. At this meeting, measures were discussed with the aim of minimising the existing problems in the administration.
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6 August 2024

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Safety instruction from TECNAM: Effects of ROTAX engines on the P2008 JC

Italian aircraft manufacturer TECNAM has recently issued an important Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the P2008 JC model in response to a potentially dangerous situation involving ROTAX engines. This directive follows reports of repeated performance problems that have occurred with this type of aircraft.
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6 August 2024

The future of unleaded avgas: a comprehensive overview

The era of leaded 100LL avgas is coming to an end. Environmental concerns and the decreasing availability of the additive tetra-ethyl lead (TEL) make the transition to lead-free alternatives inevitable.
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1 July 2024

German Weather Service discontinues multiple licences for pc_met Internet Service

The German Meteorological Service (DWD) has announced that the multiple licences for the pc_met Internet Service, a central tool for flight weather briefings popular with clubs, flight schools and aviation companies, will be discontinued on 1 July 2024.
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5 May 2024

More aircraft in German airspace again

Following a significant decline in flight activity during the coronavirus pandemic, German Air Traffic Control (DFS) is seeing a noticeable recovery in air traffic.
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5 May 2024

Aero 2024: New aircraft types

At this year's AERO, the leading trade fair for general aviation in Europe, leading aircraft manufacturers presented an impressive range of new developments, ranging from high-performance competition aircraft and versatile microlights to pioneering electric aircraft.
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5 May 2024

The art of aircraft trim: an essential aspect of aviation

Trimming an aircraft is a fundamental technique in aviation that enables pilots to keep the aircraft in a desired position during flight without having to constantly apply manual force to the controls.
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5 May 2024

Unleaded AvGas in the USA

General Aviation Modifications (Gami), a company from Ada, Oklahoma, which originally specialised in the manufacture of fuel injectors for small private aircraft, is about to start large-scale production of unleaded aviation fuel.
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13 April 2024

AI in air traffic

In December 2023, Bruno Sainjon, CEO of ONERA, and Florian Guillermet, Director of the French Air Traffic Navigation Services (DSNA), signed an agreement on the deployment of "SINAPS", an AI-based decision support tool developed by ONERA to optimise air traffic management.
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13 April 2024

Commentary on the new MOSAIC rules launched

The FAA is developing new certification regulations for light aircraft, known as MOSAIC. The AOPA summarised the comments submitted. The lifting of the weight limit, higher speeds and authorisation for night flights were rated positively. There are concerns regarding stall speed, number of seats and flight altitude. The rules may not come into force until 2025. In Germany, there are discussions about harmonising the certification regulations between the FAA and EASA.
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21 February 2024

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