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Pel-Air in Australia chose Beechcraft King Air 350 air ambulances

Feb 25, 2020
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Pel-Air in Australia chose Beechcraft King Air 350 air ambulances

Textron Aviation Inc announced a purchase contract with Pel-Air, based in New South Wales, Australia, for five Beechcraft King Air 350 air ambulance turboprop aircraft. The aircraft, configured for multi-stretcher operations, will be equipped with the aft cargo door and heavy weight options for additional performance capabilities. Deliveries are expected to begin later this year and run through 2021. The five King Air turboprops will be used by Pel-Air to provide contracted a

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Qantas and Jetstar Cut Flights due to Coronavirus

Feb 23, 2020
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Qantas and Jetstar Cut Flights due to Coronavirus

The Qantas Group has announced temporary reductions to flights across Asia in response to a drop in demand due to Coronavirus. The actions were announced as part of the Group’s Half Year Financial Results, where the net profit impact of Coronavirus was estimated at between $100 million to $150 million for FY20 – a figure softened by lower fuel prices. Reductions of around 5% will be made to Qantas and Jetstar’s flying between Australia and New Zealand. There is no change to o

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The Formula GT – In a class of its own

Feb 18, 2020
3 min

The Formula GT – In a class of its own

Flying the Formula GT is almost like flying a hard-core aerobatic aircraft but with an extra seat and loads more baggage space. But no, it is not a competition aerobatic aircraft. The GT is more like a luxurious sport aerobatic capable cruiser which makes it an amazing utility aircraft. The six cylinder power under the cowl, combined with the lightweight airframe, is astonishing and the aircraft could easily be classed as a racer. However, the wing designer of this aircraft w

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Denel Aviation Rooivalk - Marks 30 years of Flying

Feb 18, 2020
9 min

Denel Aviation Rooivalk - Marks 30 years of Flying

The mighty Rooivalk AH-2A last week celebrated its thirtieth anniversary since its maiden flight on 11 February 2000 and it has come along way from the initial test flight of the XDM model. The Rooivalk project began in early 1984 under the auspices of the Atlas Aircraft Corporation, a predecessor of Denel Aviation. Faced with the increasingly conventional nature of the South African Border War, the South African Defence Force recognised the need for a dedicated attack helico

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Mitsubishi SpaceJet the Japanese Regional Jet Plagued by Delays

Feb 18, 2020
6 min

Mitsubishi SpaceJet the Japanese Regional Jet Plagued by Delays

In 2003 the Japanese government started a five-year, $420 million research program to study an indigenous regional jet for 30 to 90 passengers, led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). In 2004 MHI was focused on a 2m high by 2.8m-wide, four-seat abreast cabin, seating 30 to 50 passengers, and was hoping to fly a prototype in 2007 and deliver the first aircraft in 2010. In 2005 it switched to a larger 70-90 seat category. MHI launched its concept at the 47th Paris Air Show in

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Carb Icing - Prevention is Always Better than Cure

Feb 18, 2020
3 min

Carb Icing - Prevention is Always Better than Cure

Fuel induction system icing, often referred to as “Carburettor Icing”, is the build-up of ice in the fuel induction system and can affect all types of piston engine aeroplanes, helicopters and gyroplanes. Our current weather conditions in the inland regions of South Africa are the perfect recipe for Carb Icing with falling temperatures and high relative humidity. There are three basic types of fuel induction system icing that may affect piston engines: Impact Ice. This is for

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Gulfstream G700™ Maiden Flight

Feb 15, 2020
2 min

Gulfstream G700™ Maiden Flight

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp yesterday announced the all-new Gulfstream G700™ made its first flight, demonstrating the program’s maturity and officially launching the rigorous flight-test program of the most spacious jet in the industry with the longest range at the fastest speeds. The G700 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 1:19 p.m. and landed 2 hours and 32 minutes later. The aircraft made the flight on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel. “The G70

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A330-800 receives joint EASA and FAA Type Certification

Feb 14, 2020
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A330-800 receives joint EASA and FAA Type Certification

The A330-800 has received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft’s certification flight-test campaign was successfully performed by aircraft MSN1888, which completed the programme in 370 flight test hours and 132 flights since its first flight in November 2018. The A330-800, part of a true new-generation A330neo family, is the most efficient, longest-range entry-level widebody and in

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Last of the legendary World War II Flying Tigers dies

Feb 13, 2020
3 min

Last of the legendary World War II Flying Tigers dies

Frank Losonsky, man considered to be the last surviving Flying Tiger, who joined the First American Volunteer Group in May 1941, passed away from natural causes at the age of 99. “Individuals like Frank Losonsky exemplify our core values,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein. “Frank was one of the youngest of this group of 311 young Americans who journeyed to Burma in 1941 to help defend freedom. His efforts, along with all of those who flew with the Flying

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