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China Certifies First Commercial Electric Plane

AV Web

JANUARY 5, 2025

The Liaoning General Aviation Academy (LGAA)’s RX4E, which first flew in 2019, will be marketed globally with a focus on short-haul flights in areas without good roads. This milestone marks a new era for sustainable aviation, paving the way for commercialization of electric aircraft in the advanced air mobility (AAM) market.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of a Commercially Certified Helicopter

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 3, 2025

Designed for cargo transport, sightseeing, and general aviation use, it proved to be a reliable and versatile rotorcraft. It cruised at 84 miles per hour, with a maximum speed of 105 mph.

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Cessna SkyCourier marks five years since first flight of clean-sheet aircraft, bringing high payload, versatile mission capability to customers around the world

Aviation News

MAY 20, 2025

Textron Aviation today celebrated the five-year anniversary of the first flight of the versatileCessna SkyCourier, the companys clean-sheet twin-engine, high-wing utility turboprop. This is a.

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

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

At Leopard Aviation , we offer hands-on experience with both aircraft to help you make the best choice for your aviation goals. Aircraft Overview The Piper Seneca and Piper Seminole are both twin-engine aircraft designed for general aviation, but each serves a distinct purpose.

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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Will Suspend More Than 70 Air Routes, Attempt New Goals

Flying Magazine

MAY 27, 2025

General aviation operations would similarly be impacted. Aiming Higher Flight 7 marked the debut of Starships Block 2 variant, which features larger propellant tanks, greater payload capacity, and upgraded flaps and heat shield compared to the previous iteration.

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The Role of Newton’s Third Law in Aviation

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

Developments in aircraft design and engine technology have allowed us to fly farther, faster, and carry more payload. Application of Newton’s Third Law in Aviation When we talk about airplanes, we focus primarily on two forces: Lift (how the aircraft stays aloft). This has only been possible by understanding the laws of physics.

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5 Differences Between The Cessna 180 Series Of Aircraft

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

During the thirty years of production, Cessna designed multiple variants, supporting performance, payload, and adaptability. It is a light craft aircraft offering high versatility, especially in remote and rough-terrain environments.

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Differences Between FAA Part 91, 121, and 135 in Aviation

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Key Takeaways Part 91 covers general aviation with minimal restrictions. Part 91 concerns general operations and flight rules. General aviation operations fall into this categorythink of a private pilot flying with his friends or family. Part 135 regulates charter and commuter flights with stricter rules.

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This 1981 Beechcraft Baron B55 Is an Up-Engined ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

JUNE 2, 2025

There is a long-standing tradition among general aviation pilots of moving up to light twins when their missions evolve to require the performance and redundancy available only in a multiengine aircraft. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Todays Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Todays Top Pick is a 1981 Beechcraft Baron B55.

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Used Aircraft Guide: Piper Malibu and Mirage ‘Cheap’ for What They Do

Flying Magazine

JULY 17, 2025

Anyone contemplating buying one should be ready to pay what we consider to be substantial maintenance bills, with the reward being fast cruise speeds above the weather in pressurized comfort and with reasonable payload. For more simplicity, there’s also the unpressurized Matrix.

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PMDG DC-6 Cloudmaster Provides Radial Engine Thrill

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

However, the DC-6 offered airlines increased range, higher cruising speed, and cruising altitudes of up to 25,000 feet (depending upon payload and fuel load) in pressurized comfort for a full 3,000 miles, making it a versatile hauler of both passengers (DC-6B) and cargo (DC-6A).

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8 Features That Make The Cessna SkyCourier Such A Popular Utility Aircraft

Simple Flying

JANUARY 20, 2025

It offers a large payload and room for up to 19 passengers, allowing for efficient operations. The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin-engine aircraft developed for versatility and reliability. The aircraft is available in Freighter and Passenger variants, with a Combi configuration or gravel kit for flexibility.

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Joby Round Table Offers Insight On Company Culture, Future

AV Web

JULY 17, 2024

Brivet cited pilot training as one of the limitations on expanding not just the air taxi business, but personal use of general aviation aircraft. And, reducing the weight of the fuel adds range, payload, and performance. Because of this, he sees autonomous flight as a critical component to future growth.

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Pitching In On The Airlift: A First Timer’s Account

AV Web

OCTOBER 3, 2024

I smiled and started to brag about being part of the Tetris generation, but then I realized she probably said that to every pilot who flew supplies in. A long line of general aviation birds waited their turn to unload. Standing on the ramp at Rutherford County Airport in rural North Carolina, I was far from alone.

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Analyzing the cornucopia of law enforcement rotary- and fixed-wing platforms

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Increased payload capacity allows for a more robust sensor package, with displays in the cabin for observers to run the mission, freeing up the pilot to maintain proper situational awareness.

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China rolls out W5000 prototype – the world’s largest cargo-carrying drone

Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The aircraft offers a maximum payload of five tonnes (11,023 lbs) and a maximum take-off weight of 10.8 Chinese aviation startup Air White Whale has unveiled its first unmanned cargo aircraft, which the company says is the world's largest transportation drone. tonnes (23,809 lbs). Wingspan: 22.7 meters (74 feet) • Length: 22.9

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’m not Lindbergh… This trip was ambitious for me, but quite common in the general aviation community. I also departed with the minimum amount of fuel I was comfortable with (airlines use this strategy to increase performance and/or increase payload capacity). Small aircraft are designed for these kinds of flights.

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Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna SkyCourier twin turboprop into Canada

World Airline News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The freighter variant is sized to handle up to three LD3 shipping containers with an impressive 6,000 pounds of payload capability. Its available in both freighter and passenger variants, as well with a Combi configuration or gravel kit for maximum flexibility.

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