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June 09, 2017

Airborne 06.09.17: Turbo Skyhawk JT-A, Enstrom TH-180, A Zero Over Japan

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The FAA and EASA have certified the Cessna Turbo Skyhawk, paving the way for deliveries to customers in Europe and the U.S. The company also announced the aircraft, equipped with the Continental CD-155 engine, has exceeded initial performance targets including improved maximum range. The Turbo Skyhawk JT-A is a factory option that includes an integrated powerplant, propeller and cockpit upgrade package. Enstrom reports that it is making progress in its certification program for the TH-180

Avionics And Interior Improved In The Lates Model…

Daher introduced the TBM 910 earlier this year at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, FL. Nicolas Chabbert, Senior VP of Daher's U.S. Airplane Business Unit told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell, that the primary differences between the 900 and the 910 are the avionics, and the interior of the airplane.

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Aero-TV: The New TBM 910 - Just What We Wanted

Avionics And Interior Improved In The Lates Model…

Daher introduced the TBM 910 earlier this year at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, FL. Nicholas Chabbert, Senior VP of Daher's U.S. Airplane Business Unit told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell, that the primary differences between the 900 and the 910 are the avionics, and the interior of the airplane. Chabbert said that the TBM 910 shares an interior with the flagship TBM 930...

New Rule: Don't Wear A Red Shirt To Work

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A hometown hero claimed the top spot on the podium last weekend at the Red Bull Air Race in Chiba, Japan. Yoshihide Muroya took the win in Chiba, and Petr Kopfstein collected his first podium appearance in an amazing race. The Japanese pilot picked up a penalty in Round 8, but when it came to the Final 4, he crossed the Start/Finish Gate in 55.288 – one of his quickest times of the racing week. Petr Kopfstein made the most of his first attempt at the Final 4 by storming thr

“This is another significant milestone in our journey to market entry for the Bell 505.” Source: Mitch Snyder, Bell Helicopter’s president and CEO.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.09.17): Flight Information Service-Broadcast

(FIS−B)− A ground broadcast service provided through the ADS−B Broadcast Services network over the UAT data link that operates on 978 MHz.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group was formed in September 2008 with support and advice from the world's leading environmental organizations such as the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Roundtable for Sustainable Biofuels (RSB). The group is focused on accelerating the development and commercialization of sustainable aviation biofuels.