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US-based ATP Flight School to expand fleet with over 60 new aircraft in 2025

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The airplanes will join ATPs current fleet of 614 light training aircraft that are already used to train new pilots, which already includes 133 factory-fresh aircraft delivered to the organization since 2023. The deliveries will continue through to 2027, with around 40 new airplanes on average arriving each year with the provider.

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Early Aviation Manufacturing: A Look At Swallow Airplane Company

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The Swallow Airplane Company was an early aircraft manufacturer that played a significant role in the development of aviation in the US in the 1920s. It built several models of aircraft in Wichita, Kansas, between 1924 and the early 1930s. These saw use mainly for air mail and pilot training.

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5 General Aviation Aircraft Produced By Beechcraft

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Beechcraft , an iconic name in aviation, has produced some of the most renowned and versatile aircraft since its founding in 1932. Beechcraft general aviation airplanes are legendary in aviation history. Here, we will focus on five of the most notable general aviation aircraft produced by Beechcraft.

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Flexjet pilot unsure of runways before Southwest’s critical Chicago go-around  

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After speaking with the Southwest flight crew, NTSB investigators established that as they continued their authorized approach both the captain, who was flying, and the first officer noted seeing a general aviation aircraft taxiing on a surface perpendicular to their runway and assumed it would be holding short of runway 31C.

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Buying Your First Airplane

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I am willing to wager that every pilot has at one time or another asked themselves the big question: Should I own my own airplane? However, to prove that all is not lost for the prospective airplane buyer, lets look at the statistics. The good news: An airplane is not a new car. If they can, maybe you can too.

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GAMA Announces Increase in Third-Quarter Aircraft Value and Shipments

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On Monday, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association released 2024’s third-quarter aircraft shipment and billing report. According to GAMA , the industry has experienced an increase in the value of aircraft shipments and an increase in piston airplanes , business jets , and turbine helicopters.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1959 Cessna 182B Skylane

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In FBOs and online forums, many prospective airplane owners ask other pilots for aircraft recommendations. This is for good reasonwith such a wide variety of strengths, the 182 is perhaps the best all-around general aviation aircraft available. And having recently been discounted a full 30%, this example likely wont last long.

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