Pratt & Whitney Canada Media Briefing at HAI Heli-Expo 2017
Pratt & Whitney Canada presented a media briefing at HAI Heli-Expo 2017, which we captured (except for the introductions) in the following video. Views: 23
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EAA 2016 Highlighted by New Turboprop Competition
Visiting EAA’s AirVenture gathering in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is both a treat and an amazing experience. Especially doing so after having just been to Farnborough. The contrast is tremendous. At Farnborough the place is full of professional avgeeks. Aviation is something…
Two Twin Otters Complete Dramatic South Pole Rescue
A mission to bring a sick worker at the Amudsen-Scott South Pole Station back from Antarctica for medical treatment was successful concluded. That patient, and another patient that while not in as serious condition was also evacuated to mitigate risk,…
New single engine turboprops debut at Sun & Fun
Two new single engine turboprops debut at the Sun & Fun event sponsored by AOPA in Florida this week. Daher-Socata is introducing the TBM-930, a new model that will join the existing TBM-900 in their product lineup. Piper is also displaying the…
Viking Floats “400S” Derivative of Series 400 Twin Otter
Increasing sales potential in the relatively untapped seaplane market has led Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, to introduce the world’s first dedicated seaplane in the 15 to 19-passenger category, the Viking Twin Otter 400S Seaplane. Recognized as the…
Diamond wins Dornier work
Diamond Aircraft (London, Ontario) is adding 40 employees to its staff after winning work from Germany’s Dornier Seastar Aircraft. The name Dornier is legendary and pivotal to the history of seaplanes. Diamond faced turbulence five years ago that forced it…