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First Cessna SkyCourier arrives in Canada after clearing national certification  

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On February 3, 2025, Textron Aviation , which owns the Cessna brand, confirmed that a freighter variant of the Cessna SkyCourier been handed over to Air Bravo and will be deployed for cargo transportation. The SkyCourier is a versatile aircraft, with cabin flexibility, high payload capability and performance and low operating costs.

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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. In the cockpit, the R88 will feature a Garmin avionics suite, including large G500H TXi displays touchscreen controls.

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Air NZ Sustainability Chief on adjusting targets, keeping green lead

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Although Air New Zealand has announced, on April 2024, that the CX300 ALIA could perform cargo flights for New Zealand Post as early as 2026, Hannifin revealed there have been some changes in this program. The first technical demonstration flights of the ALIA won’t carry any payloads. “Our smallest plane has 50 seats.

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Piper Seneca vs. Seminole: Key Differences for Pilots to Consider

Pilot's Life Blog

Its larger size allows for more passengers and cargo, making it a versatile choice for longer trips. This gives the Seneca a higher payload capacity and allows for impressive speed, range, and climb rates, making it suitable for long flights and commercial applications. Its ability to carry more passengers and cargo is a key advantage.

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Voices from Combat: The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado Becomes a Bomber

Vintage Aviation News

” As part of VP-13, DeLorenzos next two years were a mix of patrol missions and frequent long-range cargo and VIP passenger flights no other Navy aircraft could match the combination of its 2,370-mile range, 140mph cruising speed (15mph faster than the PBY Catalina) and passenger comfort. Note the radome above the cockpit.

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The A350F – shaping the future of airfreight: Q&A with Oliver von Tronchin, Airbus

Aviation Bussiness News

Airbus has played, and continues to play, an active role within the air cargo market as the overall demand for air freight remains high. As such, Airbus’ freighter offering is complete, catering for all cargo segments. Air France-KLM has confirmed orders for four A350Fs.

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Top 10 Largest Airplanes in the World

Pilot Institute

Military giants like the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy are essential for global cargo and troop transport. Are we talking about length, wingspan, height, passenger capacity, or cargo volume? MTOW is the heaviest weight at which an aircraft is certified to take off, encompassing the weight of the airplane, passengers, crew, cargo, and fuel.