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Robinson Helicopters launches new R88, company’s first new aircraft in 15 years

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The R88 will become the largest aircraft Robinson has designed to date, with a capacity for eight main cabin seats, two cockpit seats, and a payload capacity of up to 1,800 lbs (816kg) with full fuel. According to Robinson, the aircraft will be type-certified for optional single-pilot IFR operations. hours of flight hours.

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Textron delivers first new Cessna SkyCourier passenger and cargo combi plane  

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Textron Aviation has delivered its first new Cessna SkyCourier passenger and cargo combi plane just two months after the utility turboprop was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Previously the Cessna SkyCourier was only operable as either a freighter or passenger aircraft with a gravel kit option available too.

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Cessna SkyCourier passenger and cargo combi option receives FAA approval

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The new combi interior conversion option allows for both passengers and cargo to be flown simultaneously, marking the Cessna SkyCourier as a truly versatile aircraft. Textron Aviation, which owns the Cessna brand, announced on May 20, 2024, that the new option will allow operators to transport nine passengers and cargo at the same time.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of a Commercially Certified Helicopter

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The historic flight took place near Niagara Falls, New York, with company test pilots Edward F. Early helicopters required pilots to manually synchronize engine RPM with both main rotor and tail rotor collective pitchesa complex and demanding task. test pilot Floyd W. Hensley and Gerald Arthur Jay Demming at the controls.

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Piper Seneca vs. Seminole: Key Differences for Pilots to Consider

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If you’re a pilot considering multi-engine training or upgrading your flying experience, comparing the Piper Seneca vs. Seminole is crucial. Its larger size allows for more passengers and cargo, making it a versatile choice for longer trips. Both are twin-engine aircraft, but they cater to slightly different needs.

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NAVBLUE to power Hong Kong Air Cargo’s digital transformation

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Hong Kong Air Cargo has signed a partnership with flight operations solutions and services provider, NAVBLUE, to integrate a suite of cutting-edge solutions aimed at streamlining and improving its flight operations. ” Capt. ” Capt.

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Voices from Combat: The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado Becomes a Bomber

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Every new aircraft has kinks that must be worked out, but the Coronado showed off its kinks at the wrong time, according to Frank DeLorenzo, Naval Aviator Number 6449 and a Coronado command pilot who flew the boat through the entirety of World War II. ” On Christmas Eve, 1941, DeLorenzo was one of the pilots who flew Adm.