Sat, Aug 08, 2020
Textron has previewed the next generation of its King Air turboprop family with the Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER.
The updated turboprop offers the latest technological advancements in the cockpit, a redesigned cabin, and enhancements to passenger comfort. The aircraft is currently in production with customer deliveries expected to begin in the Fall of 2020. A key feature of the King Air 360 cockpit is the addition of the Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) ThrustSense Autothrottle. Now, things are getting interesting... Virgin Galactic and The Spaceship Company have unveiled the first stage design scope for the build of its high speed aircraft design, and the signing of a non-binding MOU with Rolls-Royce to collaborate in designing and developing engine propulsion technology for high speed commercial aircraft. This follows the successful completion of its Mission Concept Review ("MCR") program milestone and authorization from the FAA Center for Emerging Concepts and Innovation to work with Virgin Galactic to outline a certification framework. The FAA has sent an NPRM for a Boeing 737 MAX airworthiness
directive (AD) to the Office of the Federal Register for publication. The NPRM proposes mandating a number of design changes to address an identified unsafe condition. When the NPRM publishes in the Federal Register, a 45 day public comment period will begin. The FAA has posted the NPRM on its website to enable the public to begin review early. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!
Airborne 08.07.20 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Friday, August 7th, 2020... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Sophie Hurlock. Sophie is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:
- Beechcraft King Air 360 Coming Soon
- The Next Step? Virgin Galactic Unveils Mach 3 Aircraft Design
- The Long Road Back... FAA Posts B737 MAX NPRM for Early Public Review
- Aspen Avionics To Join AIRO Group of Aerospace Companies
- KC-135 Crew Locates Missing Mariners On Lone Pacific Island
- Blue Angels Upgrade Their Transport Capability
- Bourke Elected IAC President
Get Comprehensive, Real-Time, 24/7 coverage of the latest aviation and aerospace stories anytime, at aero-news.net. And be sure to join us again tomorrow, for the next edition of "Airborne Unlimited" here on Aero-TV. Thanks for watching. See you, again, tomorrow!
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