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First Production Cessna SkyCourier Large-Utility Turboprop Emerges From Textron Aviation’s Wichita Manufacturing Facility

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Posted On: 2/9/2022 3:27:20 PM

Textron expects the SkyCourier to receive certification during the first half of this year. ...

Daher Completes Delivery Of 300th Kodiak Single-Engine Turboprop

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Posted On: 12/15/2021 11:04:59 AM

The manufacturer says the high-wing, float-ready Kodiak, introduced in 2007, fills a niche between a helicopter and a business jet due to its ability to transport passengers and cargo in its convertible cabin. ...

Upcoming Beechcraft Denali Turboprop Completes First Flight, Enters Test Phase

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Posted On: 11/29/2021 12:00:00 AM

During the flight on November 23, test pilots flew the Denali prototype for nearly three hours, reaching an altitude of 15,600 feet and speeds of 180 knots. ...

Brazilian Air Carrier Azul Conecta Receives First Cessna Grand Caravan EX Deliveries

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Posted On: 10/6/2021 10:58:27 AM

A subsidiary of Azul Airlines, Azul Conecta will use the planes to transport travelers from smaller cities and remote locations throughout Brazil, helping to expand the country’s regional connectivity services. ...

Beechcraft Debuts New Interior Color Choices & Cabin Amenities For King Air 260s

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Posted On: 7/28/2021 10:03:20 AM

New standard interior color palette choices include Alpaca, Buttercream, Latte, and New Pewter; Lava Saddle is available as a premium option. ...

Beechcraft King Air 360, 360ER & 260 Models Approved For Brazilian Operation, Deliveries To Begin Soon

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Posted On: 5/4/2021 11:37:59 AM

Next to the United States, Brazil has the largest active fleet of King Air aircraft at nearly 500 planes, parent company Textron Aviation says. ...

Piper Aircraft M600/SLS Now EASA-Certified For HALO Safety System, European Demos Scheduled

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Posted On: 5/3/2021 5:16:28 PM

The six-seat M600/SLS became the world’s first general-aviation aircraft to receive type certification for HALO from the Federal Aviation Administration in May 2020. ...

Daher Establishes International Sales Presence In Philippines For Kodiak 100 Series Turboprops

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Posted On: 4/20/2021 3:45:13 PM

The manufacturer has named NeBeSci as its designated Kodiak-series aircraft dealer and says the plane is well-suited to a broad range of mission types in the region. ...

Daher Delivers First Kodiak 100 Series III Turboprop Sport & Utility Variant

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Posted On: 4/6/2021 9:26:50 AM

The manufacturer introduced the updated plane in late March at its Sandpoint, Idaho, facility, where it also made the first delivery to new owners Rick and Adam Ross. ...

Twin-Engine Cessna SkyCourier Turboprop Begins Certification Flight Test

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Posted On: 4/1/2021 2:15:35 PM

The aircraft manufacturer expects FAA certification and deliveries to begin later this year. ...

Textron Aviation Delivers Beechcraft King Air 350i To Japan Ground Self-Defense Force For Special Missions

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Posted On: 2/25/2021 4:13:18 PM

The plane, configured to serve as an LR-2 (liaison and reconnaissance) aircraft, will join a fleet already containing seven other LR-2 King Air 350s. ...

Australia’s Royal Flying Doctor Service Acquires Four Beechcraft King Air 360CHW Turboprops

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Posted On: 2/17/2021 3:05:16 PM

Deliveries are set to run through 2023 for the aircraft, which will be configured for multi-stretcher and air ambulance operations. ...

New Flight Simulator Device Provides Piper Aircraft M600/SLS Training

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Posted On: 2/11/2021 11:13:29 AM

Authorized provider Legacy Flight Training offers time on the simulator as part of its program and says training on a simulator in addition to ground and flight training provides pilots with a higher degree of knowledge and readiness. ...

French Polynesian Air Ambulance Service To Receive First Beechcraft King Air 260 With Cargo Door

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Posted On: 1/29/2021 12:10:52 PM

Based in Tahiti, Air Archipels provides a variety of air travel services; its medical emergency service accounts for the better part of 3,000 logged miles per year. ...

Aerial Operator Héli-Béarn Becomes First French Customer To Receive A Daher Kodiak 100 Turboprop

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Posted On: 1/26/2021 4:44:58 PM

The company will use its new Kodiak to make parachutist drops from its base at France’s Pau-Pyrénées (Pyrénées Atlantique) airport. ...

NOAA Receives New Beechcraft King Air 350CER For Special Missions

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Posted On: 12/30/2020 11:52:18 AM

The King Air 350CER aircraft’s extended range and sensor port modifications provide key support for data collection in critical times. ...

Diamond Aircraft’s Upcoming DART-550 Aerobatic Trainer Completes First Flight With GE Aviation H75-A Engine

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Posted On: 12/15/2020 4:33:25 PM

The new engine will give the DART-550 all the power it needs to perform all aerobatic maneuvers, GE says. ...

Textron Aviation Bolsters Beechcraft Turboprop Lineup With Introduction Of New King Air 260

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Posted On: 12/4/2020 5:00:04 PM

The new King Air 260 includes upgrades to both the cockpit and cabin, including the addition of the Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) ThrustSense Autothrottle and a digital pressurization controller. ...

Textron Aviation Completes First Delivery Of Beechcraft King Air 360 Turboprop

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Posted On: 11/18/2020 9:22:12 AM

New customer Stamoules Produce is a family-owned business in California’s San Joaquin Valley specializing in fruit, vegetable, and nut production and harvesting. ...

Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER Flagship Receives FAA Type Certification

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Posted On: 10/8/2020 3:52:17 PM

The manufacturer’s twin-turboprop flagship is built for executive aviation, government, military, and commercial customers. ...

Daher Expands Sales Network For Kodiak Turboprop Aircraft Line With Two New Sales Agents In Asia

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Posted On: 9/23/2020 10:12:46 AM

The French aircraft manufacturer says the move was prompted by steady growth in demand for the business and adventure aircraft in the Southeast Asia region. ...

Textron Aviation Makes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Available With New Beechcraft & Cessna Turboprop & Jet Deliveries

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Posted On: 9/3/2020 4:34:18 PM

The aircraft manufacturer says the fuel can cut carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 80%. ...

Textron Aviation Debuts King Air 360, New Flagship Of Popular Beechcraft Turboprop Family

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Posted On: 8/28/2020 5:39:02 PM

With a 10% lower in-cabin altitude and a number of control refinements, the newest King Air is the easiest to fly and most comfortable King Air ever. ...

Textron Aviation Outfits Australia’s Victoria Police With Beechcraft King Air 350ER

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Posted On: 8/27/2020 4:30:39 PM

The plane will operate under the auspices of the Victoria Police Air Wing, which carries out law enforcement, training, search and rescue, and extended offshore marine safety missions across the state. ...