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Why Did The Cessna 162 Skycatcher Fail?

The two-seat Light Sport Aircraft was canceled with less than 200 units publicly sold.

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Dassault Falcon 10 With 6 People On Board Crashes In Afghanistan

A Dassault Falcon Jet crashed in the Mountains of Afghanistan near the boarder with Pakistan on route to Moscow

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Personal Seaplane: What You Need To Know About The ICON A5

This foldable-wing, removable-window aircraft is the perfect blend of plane, boat, and car

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Private Jet Firm Launches One-Off Luxury Flights For Super Bowl LVIII

Aero plans to operate its ERJ-135 outfitted with luxury amenities at a reduced cost from Los Angeles.

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Top 5 Innovations That Were Industry Firsts For Cirrus Aircraft

Cirrus has brought some significant innovations to the design, performance, and safety aspects of small aircraft.

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UK Prime Minister Hikes Tax On Commercial Flights But Not Private Jets

The increase comes after the government cut the Air Passenger Duty just last April.

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FAA Registered Business Jets Flew 4% Less In 2023

Demand for private air travel appears to be fading amid the industry shift towards more sustainable travel methods.

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5 Reasons The Cessna 172 Is A Favorite With Flight Training Schools

The type holds a world record for refueled flight endurance.

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Pilatus Through The Years: A Look At The Aircraft It Makes

The Swiss company has developed propeller, turboprop, and even jet aircraft.

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The 6 Amazing Aircraft Owned By Harrison Ford

While Harrison Ford has had quite a few incidents, he remains an active flyer to this day.

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Not Just The 172 & 182: 5 Cessna Aircraft You Might Not Have Heard Of

The lesser-known Cessna aircraft also have many customers.

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How Does KlasJet Look After Animals Traveling On Its Planes?

Wheat special measures does the ACMI operator put in place to ensure the safety of its precious cargo?

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Can Private Jets Carry Cars Onboard?

While the answer is simple, there are interesting connections between the automotive and aerospace industries.

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Why The Cirrus SF50 Got Over Its Angle Of Attack Grounding Faster Than The Boeing 737 MAX

Both types suffered from anomalies of their angle of attack readings.

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What Aviation Learned From The Learjet 60 Crash That Almost Killed Blink 182's Travis Barker

One of the tires burst during takeoff, forcing the pilots to abort.

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Aircraft Managers: What They Do & Why Your Business Jet Operation Needs One

These individuals bring expertise, insights, and resources to the table.

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Dassault Aviation Sees Private Jet Sales Falter As Falcon Deliveries Down 25%

While demand for the Falcon is dwindling, the military fighter jet Rafale is seeing a boost.

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