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Airborne 12.26.18: Citation Longitude, Tecnam P2012 Cert, King Stallion Delays

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The Cessna Citation Longitude has recieved its provisional type certification from the FAA. This allows operators to begin training Pilots in preparation for aircraft deliveries early next year. Where the program is closer to its final phase of certification. President and CEO, Ron Draper, of Textron Aviation said, “From an unmatched cabin experience to its commanding performance, the Citation Longitude truly sets a new standard for the business aviation industry.” EASA has awarded full

Airborne 12.21.18: SparrowHawk III Returns, Robinson-Avidyne, Aspen STC

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American Autogyro International, Inc. (AAI) has announced the restart of production of the SparrowHawk III Quickbuild kit. In addition, AAI will be offering enhanced support for the more than 100 SparrowHawk kits sold thus far. When the original SparrowHawk Gyroplane was first introduced, AAI notes that the homebuilt gyroplane kit industry had a poor reputation due to accidents. The majority of these could be attributed to flawed designs that used misplaced thrust vectors. The SparrowHawk corrected

Samson Switchblade Flying Car Could Re-Define Holiday Travel

Developers Of 'The World's Most Popular Flying Car' Set On Eliminating Travel Stress

As you enjoy this day after Christmas, but may be dreading the trip home, consider this. Someday in the future, people may be able to eliminate the stress of holiday travel by flying and driving on their own terms.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.26.18)

“Mike has been a tireless advocate for business aviation safety, including championing our work to address single-pilot business aviation safety issues as lead of the NBAA Safety Committee’s single-pilot safety working group. We support his nomination for the National Transportation Safety Board.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen, on the nomination of NBAA Safety Committee member Michael Graham to a seat on the NTSB.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.26.18): En Route Descent

Descent from the en route cruising altitude which takes place along the route of flight.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.26.18)

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