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Swiss Flight Services have introduced the P2012 Special Mission Sentinel

Sonaca Aircraft to expand its product range and geographical presence in Europe

During the Aero Friedrichshafen 2022 trade show, Sonaca Aircraft presents the SONACA 200 TRAINER PRO and the SONACA 200 TRAINER NG, the latest addition to Sonaca Aircraft’s range of two-seater training and leisure aircraft, which has gained in product and commercial stature. The Sonaca 200...

Continued global expansion with new Cirrus Aircraft European locations

At AERO Friedrichshafen Cirrus Aircraft announced its continued global expansion with investment in two new European locations to meet increasing customer demand. The company will open a European regional operations office in Rotterdam, Netherlands, scheduled to launch in June 2022, in addition to t...

School4Pilots in Germany acquired an ALSIM ALSR20 simulator

ALSIM is strengthening its presence in Germany as School4Pilots GmbH, based in Hannover, Germany, has acquired an ALSIM ALSR20 simulator. The ALSR20 is the brand-new simulator manufactured by ALSIM and is the exact replica of the Cirrus SR20 aircraft. This Flight Training Device (FTD) Level 5 is specifically designed for PPL and IR training needs. The device reproduces the Cirrus SR20 sp...

JMB Aircraft expands VL3 flight functionality with JMB Connect - world first integrated app for Ultralight aircraft

JMB Aircraft announced today that they will redefine the General Aviation market segment with the integration of the JMB Connect app in every VL3 aircraft, through a partnership with AVIATIZE, the Belgian aviation software company. The JMB Connect app is based on the Aviatize Companion app from Aviatize, with extended functionality. JMB Aircraft CEO Jean-Marie Guisset: ” ...

Start with great optimism - AERO 2022

Before the official opening of the 30th international aviation trade show AERO, the show’s highlights were presented. In General Aviation, the development of quiet and environmentally friendly electric and hybrid-electric aircraft is progressing ever more rapidly. With a comprehensive range of products and services, AERO will be held from April 27 to 30, 2022, with 633 exhibitors from 34 cou...

A new milestone for the Cassio 1 testbed with VoltAero electric-parallel hybrid propulsion unit

VoltAero Cassio 1 testbed with the company proprietary electric-parallel hybrid propulsion unit will exceed the total distance flown of 10,000 kilometers with this aircraft’s upcoming participation in Germany’s AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation show. Cassio 1 – which is equipped with the 600-kilowatt full-power version of VoltAero’s electric-parallel hybrid...

First enhanced Grob G109B Able showcase in Europe - Aerobility at AERO 2022

Aerobility will be exhibiting at AERO 2022 in Friedrichshafen as it celebrates the first public display in Europe of its new aircraft type, the Grob G109B Able. The charity will be both operating the aircraft within its fleet, as well as marketing and selling this enhanced model commercially, in collaboration with Grob Aircraft SE and Southern Sailplanes in the UK. Grob Aircraft SE...

Hartzell AERO Friedrichshafen presence focuses on petroleum and ePowered flight

Hartzell Propeller will feature the latest iterations of props for petroleum, electric and hydrogen propelled aircraft at AERO Friedrichshafen to be held April 27-30 in Germany. Hartzell’s contingent of propeller specialists, including sales, engineering and executives will be at Exhibit Hall A3-116. “We have active General Aviation propeller technology initiatives underway in every...

HY4 passenger aircraft sets new world record, flying above 7,000 ft for the first time

H2FLY announced that its demonstrator aircraft, the HY4, set what is believed to be a new world record last week for hydrogen-powered passenger aircraft, flying at an altitude of 7,230 feet and confirming the company's position as one of the leading companies in this new sector. The news comes as the company also flew a 77-mile journey between Stuttgart and Friedrichshafen on April 1...

AERO 2022: drones at the service of society

The unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) segment is a very innovative and fast-growing branch of aviation. At AERO, exhibitors and operators will provide an insight into the range and performance of drones at the "UAS in government and public services" trade event in Hall A2 on April 27 and 28, 2022. Unmanned aerial vehicles are already an indispensable part of our lives, and they are beco...

Kenai Aviation took delivery of a TECNAM P2012 TRAVELLER for their scheduled service in Alaska

Tecnam announced the handover of a P2012 Traveller to the Alaska based Company Kenai Aviation. Tecnam innovative and modern design of an aircraft built with commuter passengers in mind will allow Kenai Aviation to bring the comfort and luxury of modern amenities and ergonomic design into their service in Alaska providing a high level of service to their communities. Comfortably a...

New upgrades to iconic Textron Aviation piston product lineup

Textron Aviation announces a range of enhancements to its top-selling, legendary piston aircraft lineup. From utility to luxury, these upgrades to the Beechcraft Baron, Beechcraft Bonanza and all Cessna piston aircraft will provide operators with more functionality and comfort. Beechcraft pistons introduce multiple enhancements The new production Beechcraft Bonanza G36 will now...

Meet Daher TBM 960 very fast turboprop aircraft with digital power

Meet the latest high-end version of Daher TBM pressurized single turboprop aircraft family – the TBM 960 – which incorporates Pratt & Whitney Canada’s advanced PT6E-66XT engine and a fully digital e-throttle, along with a digitally-controlled cabin that incorporates an all-new environmental control system, LED ambience lighting and electrically-dimmable windows. Nicol...

Pratt & Whitney Canada introduces the new PT6E-66XT engine for Daher TBM 960 airplane

Pratt & Whitney Canada announced a new engine model for its PT6 E-Series engine family. The PT6E-66XT engine is purpose built for Daher’s latest very fast single-engine turboprop airplane, the TBM 960. “We are delighted that Daher has selected the PT6E-66XT engine to power its new TBM 960,” said Nicholas Kanellias, vice president, General Aviation, Pratt & Wh...

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