Turboprops & Twin Pistons: Know Your Options
Photo Courtesy of Beechcraft Aside from jet aircraft which range from very light jets to heavy jets, there is another significant player in the charter market. Turboprops are aircraft that…
Read More »The first diesel aircraft is a twin-engine from Russia
Drawing of the Pro-Avia prototype The benefits of diesel for aircraft Finally, someone wanted to make a plane with a diesel engine, German made, it goes almost without saying. This…
Read More »Avoiding the contagion of Covid-19 on an airliner
distances on a jet The possibilities of catching the coronavirus on a commercial flight are not negligible, alas. As I already wrote here, aircraft manufacturers around the world claim that,…
Read More »Private flights: the reasons for a sharp increase in demand
Piaggio P180 Avanti II – photo Piaggio Aerospace An interview with Luciano Luffarelli, head of external communication and institutional affairs for Piaggio Aerospace. Until recently, private flights for 4 to…
Read More »Citation V: Performance, Baggage, Seating
A favorite in the light jet and Cessna family, the Citation V ismodeled after the Citation SII with improved features such as a longer fuselage, more powerful engines and increased…
Read More »Electric plane, the best possible choice for short flights
Magnix E-Caravan – All Images Courtesy of magniX The advantages of an electric plane The advantages of an electric motor compared to the piston engine for private planes: expensive maintenance…
Read More »Take Your Next Trip in a Falcon 50
The Falcon 50 is often used as a cost effective alternative to a heavy jet. This jet features a galley with plenty of space for meal service, a fully enclosed…
Read More »Private plane Cessna SkyCourier maiden flight
Cessna SkyCourier – Photo Textron With a cruising speed of 370 km / h (230 mph), a power of 2200 horses, a capacity of 19 passengers, this plane from Cessna…
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