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First commercial mission of the European rocket Ariane 6, postponed

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The launch was meant to be the first commercial mission of the new European space rocket and the second overall, after its maiden, partly successful, test launch in July 2024 , where it carried a dummy payload plus several small satcubes. Likewise, the larger Ariane 64 can launch payloads of between 11.5

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Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines orders an additional five A350F freighters

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The yet-to-be-certified A350F, based on the A350-900 passenger variant of the widebody family of jets, will carry a payload of up to 111 tonnes and offer a range of 4,700 nautical miles (8,700 km).

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First Cessna SkyCourier arrives in Canada after clearing national certification  

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The SkyCourier is a versatile aircraft, with cabin flexibility, high payload capability and performance and low operating costs. The freighter variant delivered to Air Bravo is sized to handle up to three LD3 shipping containers with a 6,000 pounds of payload capability.

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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. It will also feature approximately 275 cubic feet (7.8m) of cabin volume. hours of flight hours.

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Electra unveils EL9 ultra-STOL hybrid-electric aircraft design

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On top of that, the EL9’s hybrid propulsion system, with four independent battery packs and a small turbine-powered generator, allows for low emission flights over a range of 330 miles (531 kilometers) at full payload.

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Tropic Island Airways signs LOI with Tidal Flight for Polaris hybrid seaplanes

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The company claims Polaris will offer an 85% reduction in fuel burn on typical sector lengths compared to conventional aircraft, reducing corrosion-related maintenance, and bringing an approximate 20 decibel reduction in take-off noise, all while delivering high payload-range performance without expensive charge infrastructure at outstations.

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FedEx places new order for 10 ATR 72-600F regional aircraft 

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payload, makes the ATR 72-600F a key asset in FedExs fleet, replacing its legacy ATRs, and helping optimise its network capabilities worldwide. ATR said that with a large cargo door, cargo loading system and wide cross section, the ATR 72-600F can accommodate industry-standard Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and interline with larger freighters.

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