Sonaca Aircraft has started assembly of the first two Sonaca 200s, a single-engine two seat general aviation aircraft, which will be used for ground and flight tests to obtain EASA certification. The first aircraft, which was assembled at Sonaca’s site in Belgium, has been entirely dedicated to ground tests. “We tested the strength of the seats, seat […]
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Cirrus Aircraft launches G6
Cirrus Aircraft has launch the new 2017 G6, the latest edition of the SR22T, SR22 and SR20 piston airplanes. The latest model includes the just-unveiled Cirrus Perspective+ by Garmin flight deck, luxury automotive-inspired Cirrus Spectra wingtip lighting, cockpit connectivity solutions and more. This sixth generation Cirrus is available for order immediately and customer deliveries are underway. […]
New video provides a ‘pilot’s-eye’ view of TBM ferry flights
TARBES, France — From takeoff in southwestern France to touchdown in the Florida, the experience of ferrying Daher’s TBM very fast turboprop aircraft over the North Atlantic Ocean for customer deliveries is highlighted in a new video available on YouTube. With the Americas accounting for nearly 80% of all TBMs ordered, ferry flights of new […]
First flight: Stratos 714
REDMOND, Ore. — The inaugural flight of the Stratos 714 Very Light Jet (VLJ) was completed successfully Nov. 21, 2016. With Dave Morss at the controls, the four seat jet was launched for a 10-minute flight designed to verify general stability and systems operation. This flight’s maximum speed was limited to 128 knots at an altitude of […]
Pilot Report: Diamond DA62
Personally speaking, the DA62 would work well for our company and having seven seats available would allow me to carry all six of my grandchildren.
Cirrus Vision Jet certified
The Cirrus Vision Jet has achieved FAA certification, paving the way for customer deliveries this year. The Vision Jet — called a single-engine Personal Jet by Cirrus Aircraft officials — can accommodate up to five adults and two children. It features the proprietary Cirrus Perspective Touch by Garmin flight deck and is approved for Flight Into Known Ice […]
Piper M350 Certified by EASA
VERO BEACH, Florida —The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded Piper Aircraft the validated type certificate for the Piper M350, paving the way for the aircraft to enter service in Europe. “The Piper M350 is the only current production pressurized piston-engine aircraft now on the market, making type certification by EASA an important achievement,” […]
800th TBM rolls off assembly line
TARBES, France — Daher recently completed its 800th TBM turboprop business aircraft, which rolled out from the company’s final assembly line at France’s Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport. The milestone aircraft was a TBM 930, the latest addition to the TBM family, which is in production along with the TBM 900 version. “The 800th TBM represents another important achievement and highlights the […]
Kodiak receives Chilean certification
Quest Aircraft Co. has received type certification for the Kodiak from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Chile, adding to the aircraft’s accreditations in Latin America. Earlier this year, Quest named Santiago, Chile-based Aeroservicio as its authorized Kodiak sales representative for Chile. Kodiaks are in operation around the globe. Key market […]