Last summer's One Aviation announcement of a much refined new version of the Eclipse platform is reportedly coming together.
While initial sales activity has been called 'encouraging' by One Aviation CEO, Alan Klapmeier, additional physical details are either being defined or confirmed. The initial aims for the airframe are being validated as the R&D team completes design development - including the requirement for 24% less runway over the Eclipse 550, less time to climb to flight level four-zero-zero, and a 1400 nautical mile range at max cruise speed with NBAA IFR reserves. The use of Lithium-Ion Main Ship Batteries continues to increase as the FAA issued Supplemental Type Certificates to True Blue Power for their TB44, 46-amp hour lithium-ion batteries, for use on Cessna Model 208 and 208B Caravans, and Bombardier Dash-8, 100, 200, and 300 Series aircraft. This is the second FAA certification announcement for True Blue Power Nanophosphate lithium-ion batteries issued this month, indicating growing acceptance of the technology among government regulators, aircraft manufacturers, and operators industry wide. The NBAA
Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition being held this week had already announced the intent to dedicate this year’s conference to American icon, Arnold Palmer, and they have now announced they will likewise honor the legacy of a second national treasure, Bob Hoover. The aviation community lost both individuals within the past several weeks. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!
Airborne 10.31.16 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Monday, October 31st, 2016... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Hosts Brianne Cross and Christopher Odom, and supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalists Tom Patton, and Earl Downs, this episode covers:
- One Aviation's 'CANADA' Program Progressing, New Details Emerge
- FAA Certifies Lithium-Ion Main Ship Batteries On Cessna And Bombardier Aircraft
- Redbird Migration 2016 Pushes Innovation In Flight Training
- NBAA Convention To Honor Legacies Of Both Arnold Palmer And Bob Hoover
- AVW: Jetpack History Was Made Again!
- Piper M600 Makes NBAA Debut
- Report: UAV Drones Market Worth $21.23 Billion By 2022
- Triumph Group Gets Order To Deliver G650 Wings Through 2018
- QF-4 Mission Nearly Complete
- Hawaiian Airlines Will Continue To Assign Seats On Samoan Route
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