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McCauley introduces high-performance propeller for Beechcraft King Air B300 series

There is a rumor that Textron Aviation is halting production of the Beechcraft G36 Bonanza piston-engine airplane, but it's not true, according to the company, which told AIN: "To ensure the best experience for our customers throughout every stage of their ownership journey, Textron Aviation has temporarily suspended additions to the order book for the Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza. Known for their power and craftsmanship, the Baron and Bonanza aircraft have been cornerstones of the company’s leadership in the piston market for nearly eight decades." That means the longest continued production airplane—since 1947!—is still in production, but only three Bonanzas and zero Barons were delivered in 2022. In fact, Textron Aviation paused production of these models in the first half of 2022, after zero deliveries of each in 2021. Final 2023 numbers aren't in yet, but in the first three quarters of 2023, the numbers were better, with three Bonanzas and five Barons delivered. What would it take to get these fine airplanes more love?

Landing gear issues can significantly impact aircraft safety.

Boeing 737 Max Crisis: What is the consumer to do, given all this uncertainty surrounding Boeing aircrafts? The Warnings Doctor recommends that, at the very minimum, consumers should know ahead of time what aircraft they will be flying and then, as I recommend in my book, make an "informed choice" based upon the best information available. Read my 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 for details! #TravelTuesday #aircraft #flying #boeing #Boeing737Max #safetyfirst #safetytips #thewarningsdoctor

The New Name For Cessna, Beechcraft & Hawker: What You Need To Know About Textron Aviation Some of the most iconic private aviation aircraft come under Textron Aviation’s umbrella. Citation Ascend Photo: Textron Aviation SUMMARY Textron Aviation owns iconic brands such as Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker, offering a wide range of aircraft for both civilian and military use. Textron Aviation is investing in the development of electric aircraft and upgrading its Cessna family aircraft to enhance passenger comfort. The company launched the SustainableAdvantage program to help owners of Beechcraft, Cessna, and Hawker aircraft minimize their carbon footprint. SIMPLEFLYING VIDEO OF THE DAY Cessna is a household name when it comes to private aviation. The popularity of older Cessnas, such as the Cessna 150 and 170, was thanks to their versatility and ease of use. The two models are still popular among trainees and recreational pilots. Beechcraft is another brand known for its single-engine, twin-engine turboprops and business jets. Beechcraft is used in both civilian and military applications. Hawker Aircraft, also part of Beech Holdings, is famous for its Hawker 800XP and 900XP models. Did you know that all of those brands function under one entity? Apart from Cessna branded aircraft, Textron Aviation also owns Beechcraft and Hawker Aircraft businesses since it acquired Beech Holdings in 2014. While the company no longer produces or sells Hawker aircraft, it provides fleet support to existing aircraft through its support centers.

90 Years Ago 1933 by Eric Hobson “4 Horses: 1 draft-horse; 3 thoroughbreds” Pan American Airways was buying aircraft in mid 1933 to meet service demands across the growing system. Four purchases grew Pan Am’s “stable” by three thoroughbreds and one draft-horse. Three, new and fast, airplanes reflected commercial aviation’s leading technology; the fourth, proven, old, and slow, did not. Following Eastern Airline’s takeover of New York-based Ludington Airlines in early 1933, Pan Am bought three of its barely used Ludington Consolidated Fleetster 17-AFs (N703Y, N704Y, N705Y) for Pacific Alaska Airways. These nine-passenger, high-wing monocoupes cruised at 150 miles per hour and were efficient and flexible: they could be fitted with wheels or skis; they could shift from passenger to freight configurations in under two hours. The three arrived in Miami for overhaul and modification to prepare for Arctic flying conditions, including installing PAA-designed cold-hardened radios. One novel modification allowed the engine cowling to be shut completely to enable more efficient engine warmup in arctic cold. Additionally, the standard instrument panel was replaced by a Pan Am design to allow for “blind” flying and that also included four temperature gauges to monitor ambient temperature, carburetor temperature, oil temperature, and cylinder-head temperature. The Fleetsters were in service by the end of October but their Alaska time was limited. N705Y soon crashed and was written off, and N703Y & N704Y were sold to Russian trading organization AMTORG (Amerikanskaya Torgovlya) in 1934. The fourth aircraft delivered in June signaled the beginning-of-the-end for a storied bird. Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT-D (NC9659) was the last “Tin Goose” to roll out of Ford’s Michigan factory on June 7, 1933. It was delivered to Pan Am’s Western Division’s Brownsville, Texas base later that month then flew south to serve Pan American/Grace (PANAGRA) in South America before ending its career sporting China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) livery in China. Sources: • Bond, W. Langhorne, “Wings for an Embattled China” Lehigh University Press, 2001. • Davies, R.E.G., “Pan Am: An airline and its aircraft” Orion Books, 1987. “Pan American Air Ways,” Vol. 4, No. 5, October 1933, p. 6 (Pan Am Historical Foundation and University of Miami Special Collections). Photomontage: Left: Panagra Ford Tri-motor; Right: Pacific Alaska Consolidated Fleetster; Bottom: Pacific Alaska Consolidated Fleetsters with Skis (Pan Am Historical Foundation Collection). #panamericanairways #aircraft #1930s

Shoutout #SafetyWire for keeping all fasteners, bolts, and screws on every aircraft locked in place! 🔒 #Aviation #AircraftMechanic #AviationInstituteofMaintenance #TradeSchool

Cargo compartment classifications : Class B : all lavatories in passenger aircrafts Class C : all passenger aircrafts lower deck holds Class D : deleted from all passenger aircraft since Mar 2001 by regulation Class E : Main deck in freighter aircrafts (cargo aircrafts)

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As an ex-Cabin Crew I'm following this #boeing accident with deep interest. Try to imagine to see this #aircraft model in front of your airbridge or steps before your boarding, would you get on it? Personally, NOT. Even thinking at the previously accidents and problems. I want to share this video from #MarkMartin explaining why this happened and technical opinions on it. #737max #accident #Bloomberg