Turboprops

Daher has introduced a new program for its 2020 Kodiak 100 models, including financing and two years’ free scheduled maintenance. The Kodiak Care Maintenance program is part of an overall alignment of the company’s customer support efforts for both the Kodiak and the TBM series of turboprops. “The Kodiak Care Maintenance coverage offers some of […]

Three months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Business Aviation Association reports operators are slowing coming back online as the market and economy attempts to rebound. “We’re seeing charter activity increase a bit faster than we expected, which is great news,” said Phil Derner, NBAA Western regional representative. “As the industry starts to slowly emerge, […]

I first flew a Pilatus PC-12 Model 10 back in 2008 and found it made a nice, stable instrument platform. At 270 knots, it was no jet, but a walk through that gargantuan cabin on the ground with the massive rear cargo door open made no bones about the airplane’s ability to carry tons of […]

Pete Bunce said, “While the year started off strong, the health and safety restrictions put in place to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic began to significantly impact global operations, supply chains and deliveries towards the end of the first quarter.” Bunce’s remarks were part of the General Aviation Manufacturing Association’s report of first-quarter aircraft shipments—Bunce […]

Cessna Aircraft’s SkyCourier, the company’s first new twin turboprop aircraft in a generation, took to the skies over Wichita, Kansas, on Sunday, May 17, for its first flight—a significant step toward entry into service for the clean-sheet aircraft. The SkyCourier departed the company’s Beech Field Airport (KBEC) east campus, with Corey Eckhart, senior test pilot […]

The Blackhawk-upgraded King Air 350 features Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A engines, producing 1,050 SHP up to 25,000 feet, while stock King Air 350 engines begin losing horsepower at 15,000 feet. Paired with two 5-blade natural composite MT Propellers with spinners, the complete upgrade transforms your Super King Air into a real Super Hero. Visit […]

The Cessna 408—known by its marketing name, the SkyCourier—marked a new milestone in its development program on March 23, when Textron Aviation announced the completion of a successful series of initial ground tests, including engine run. The prototype of the twin utility turboprop, named for its primary mission, features two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC […]

After a “long and extremely professional evaluation” by Spain’s Ministry of Defense to select a training system for the country’s future military pilots, the Spanish Air Force chose the Swiss-produced Pilatus PC-21 training system, and has committed to receiving a total of 24 PC-21s to replace the Casa C-101 jet trainers they have used since […]

Imagine this: You are 46 years old and have built a successful company. Flying has always been a hobby, but a few years ago, when you bought a Beech Baron in order to meet your customers face to face, flying became a passion. You eagerly look forward to the annual training required by your insurance […]

After a 4,500-nm flight over Italy, Greece, Egypt, Sudan, Kenya and Tanzania, a Tecnam P2012 Traveller arrived in the Seychelles last week to begin service with Zil Air, a commercial operator in the archipelago. With the arrival, Zil Air became the second worldwide operator, and the only one outside the USA, to offer the Tecnam […]