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Airborne 11.29.17: Cessna SkyCourier, Women's Freefall Record, KSMO Temp Closure

Also: Hartzell Engine Technologies, Persian Gulf Airlines, 'Unsafe' Intercept Of P-8, Farnborough 2018

Textron Aviation has introduced a new twin-engine, high-wing, large-utility turboprop – the Cessna SkyCourier 408. FedEx Express has signed on as the launch customer for up to 100 aircraft, with an initial fleet order of 50 cargo aircraft and options for 50 more. Entry into service for the SkyCourier is planned for 2020. A group of 32 women set a world record for skydiving in formation on November 25th during an event held at Skydive Arizona over the Thanksgiving weekend. The women exited two air

Aero-TV: Close To Completion - The Rough 'n Ready PC-24 TwinJet

PC-24 Is Approaching Certification…

The PC-24 development project has now entered its final phase, the most challenging tests have all been successfully completed. The three PC-24 prototypes have made a total of 1,250 flights for 2,000 hours in the air so far. Function reliability tests are currently underway with P03, which corresponds to the production standard. P02, the second PC-24 prototype, will be on display together with the latest version of the PC-12 NG at Pilatus’ indoor booth at the NBAA-BACE event...

Airborne 11.27.17: Skydive Myrtle Beach Update, Adventure Pilot, Mooney TKS

Also: Gone West-James Brown Jr., Endeavor Air Pilots, Airport Selloffs Fought, FAA SAIB For MBB-BK117

This is a story that ANN has been reporting on for years and we’re pleased to see some positive progress. Discovery has been ordered by a federal magistrate in a lawsuit against Horry County SC, Horry County Department of Airports (HCDA), and the FAA, in which Skydive Myrtle Beach owner Aaron Holly charges that the government and agencies have conspired against him to deprive him of his constitutional rights. In his lawsuit, Holly alleges that the entities conspired to deprive him of his constitut

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.29.17)

“We are glad to have Eric Schulz joining our team. He has broad international experience in the aerospace industry, a deep understanding of airline operations and aero engines as well as a proven track record in building and effectively leading organizations in complex environments." Source: Airbus CEO Tom Enders.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.29.17): Critical Angle Of Attack

The angle of attack at which a wing stalls regardless of airspeed, flight attitude, or weight.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.29.17)

The Ornithopter Zone It's amazing, but it's true! An ornithopter is a device that flies by flapping its wings - just like a real bird or insect! How is it different from an airplane or helicopter? Those machines are driven by rotating airfoils.