Aviation Trader Turboprops Blog Archive

Daher says the aircraft can support law enforcement, public safety, and government operators with lower operating costs than other options, as well as extended endurance—up to 9.5 hours of flight time in certain configurations. ...

Daher Aircraft delivered a total of 76 airplanes during the year, including 51 TBM 960s from the Tarbes production site in southwest France and 25 Kodiaks from the company’s U.S. industrial facility at Sandpoint, Idaho. ...

Piper Aircraft’s fastest-ever single-engine plane, the M700 Fury, has advanced avionics and received certification to fly in Canada, including in icy conditions. ...

The Combi interior configuration lets Cessna SkyCourier operators accommodate passengers and cargo at the same time for greater operational flexibility. ...

The Combi option enables operators of the already versatile SkyCourier to transport nine passengers and cargo simultaneously. ...

Daher’s sponsorship of the Sun ‘N Fun Aerospace Expo highlights its growing presence in the U.S. and North America. ...

The new Piper M700 Fury replaces the M600/SLS in Piper Aircraft’s PA46 lineup and is the fastest single-engine aircraft from the company ever, thanks to the turboprop plane’s new 700-shaft horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engine. ...

Cessna parent company Textron Aviation says the SkyCourier, which began deliveries last year, “is well on its way to becoming a legendary aircraft for our company.” ...

A larger and faster version of the Kodiak 100, the Kodiak 900 was introduced and received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration last summer. ...

“The TBM 960 has surpassed all previous sales records, confirming the capabilities of digital power for this latest high-end member of our TBM 900-series aircraft family,” says Daher’s Nicolas Chabbert. ...

The new version of the A29—which has been selected by more than 15 air forces worldwide—will feature equipment to meet NATO's operational requirements. ...

The planes, which operate with the T-54A training aircraft designation, will replace the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) fleet of T-44C Pegasus trainers, which are King Air 90s that have been in service since 1977. ...

“This new capability allows SkyCourier customers to operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments,” says Textron Aviation’s Lannie O’Bannion. ...

The air carrier is joining Embraer’s Energia Advisory Group and the aerospace company is signing on as a long-term partner in Air New Zealand’s Mission Next Gen Aircraft initiative. ...

“This Grand Caravan EX will proudly fly the Brazilian skies and connect our 158 destinations, many of which are made possible by the aircraft’s utility and flexibility,” says Flavio Costa, CTO of Azul and president of Azul Conecta. ...

The aircraft manufacturer says there are 12 TBM-series planes based in Switzerland following the handoff to Paolo Buzzi of Swissquote Group. ...

Beechcraft brand owner Textron Aviation was awarded a contract to supply the aircraft, with deliveries taking place throughout 2023. ...

“Whether for the wildfire detection and mapping, resource management, aerial supervision module/lead plane, or air attack, the King Air continues to demonstrate its leadership in this mission,” says Textron Aviation’s Bob Gibbs. ...

The 900 builds on the success of the venerable Kodiak 100, with a longer airframe, a more powerful engine, and a fully updated interior that lets owners haul whatever mix of passengers and cargo best fits their needs. ...

“The addition of an approved MEL for the M600 is a testament to the diverse mission profiles this aircraft can accommodate and an important step forward in expanding the operational capability of the airplane,” says Piper’s Ron Gunnarson. ...

The aircraft manufacturer expects Federal Aviation Administration type certification to come in 2023. ...

The high-wing aircraft’s production line is underway, and the first unit will soon enter the market with launch customer FedEx Express. ...

Textron expects the SkyCourier to receive certification during the first half of this year. ...

The manufacturer says the high-wing, float-ready Kodiak, introduced in 2007, fills a niche between a helicopter and a business jet due to its ability to transport passengers and cargo in its convertible cabin. ...

During the flight on November 23, test pilots flew the Denali prototype for nearly three hours, reaching an altitude of 4,755 metres and speeds of 180 knots. ...