Textron Aviation improves Cessna piston engined aircraft features
Textron Aviation announced the entry into service (EIS) of its enhanced Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD following first deliveries for each aircraft. The announcement comes after a record number of general aviation (GA) new aircraft deliveries was recorded in 2023. “These enhancements to the iconic Cessna piston family offer improved comfort, functionality and style,” said Chris Crow, vice...
AERO Friedrichshafen 2024 event round-up
The 30th AERO Friedrichshafen will not only be remembered as an anniversary edition, but also as a trade fair with a particularly large number of innovations and premieres. With 31,500 visitors from 81 nations, the numbers were significantly higher than the previous year’s edition and the proportion of pilots among visitors increased once again. The AERO Drones, the AERO Gliding Expo and the AERO Career Days proved their worth....
Pipistrel delivers its 100th Velis Electro trainer
Slovenian planemaker Pipistrel and a subsidiary of US company Textron Inc. has announced the delivery of its 100th Velis Electro, the world’s first type-certified electric aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history. The occasion comes after the total number of general aviation new aircraft deliveries exceeds 4000 units in 2023. Velis Electro serial number 100 has been delivered to customer Green Aerolease, a...
World Gliding Champion meet & greet at AERO Friedrichshafen
Grand Prix World Gliding champion and Youtuber Stefan Langer is giving fans the opportunity to talk to him and other creators each day at Aero Friedrichshafen. He will have his new AS 33 Me glider from Alexander Schleicher with him. The competition glider with an 18-meter wingspan and electric drive system is a real eye-catcher. Soaring has been an important segment of AERO since the very beginning. In addition to a diverse range of...
AERO Friedrichshafen 2024 ‘first look’ news
The latest general and private aviation innovations from the 2024 AERO Friedrichshafen trade show unveiled. Leonardo S.p.A. Leonardo Helicopters exhibits the latest version of the successful AW139 helicopter and its evenly successful AW109 at AERO 2024. The AW139 – exhibited at the static display – is powered by two PT6C-67C engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada. To date, the manufacturer has logged over 1,300 orders for the...
