Who says the future's "All electric"?
Mar 31, 2021 10:46:32 GMT
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Post by PB on Mar 31, 2021 10:46:32 GMT
31/03/21
AVweb today carries updates on two turbine powered utility type aeroplanes that will have a role to plays in tomorrow's aviation requiring machines that can haul a useful load over useful distances from airfields large - and importantly - not so large! Does the UK hold opportunity for future air transport enterprise whereby flexible city to city services in small economical aircraft fully equipped for the demands of safety and all weather operations from airfields not currently viewed as commercially active? Passengers, freight, mail, medical etc etc.
Daher Introduces Kodiak 100 Series III, courtesy of AVweb..
Daher officially unveiled the newest version of the Kodiak 100 single-engine utility turboprop on Monday. The float-ready Kodiak 100 Series III features a fully integrated Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck, GFC 700 autopilot, SurfaceWatch runway monitoring technology, Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) and optional GWX 75 Doppler-capable weather radar. Other options and upgrades on the Series III include an eight-seat “Executive Edition” cabin with club-type seating, increased oxygen capacity and air conditioning with controls for both cockpit and cabin zones.
“With these latest upgrades and quality improvements, the most modern, rugged, and reliable aircraft in its class is now even better with the Kodiak 100 Series III,” said Nicolas Chabbert, Kodiak CEO and Daher aircraft division senior vice president. “This latest version underscores Daher’s commitment to continual improvement for its airplane family, and further aligns the Kodiak’s attributes with those of our TBM very fast turboprop aircraft.”
The Kodiak 100 Series III has a range of 1,132 NM, top speed of 183 knots and useful load of 3,530 pounds. Originally designed and built by Quest Aircraft Company, the 10-seat, Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34-powered Kodiak 100 received its FAA type certificate in 2007. The Series II upgrade was introduced in 2018 prior to Daher’s acquisition of Quest in 2019.
..and from Cessna, this update on the SkyCourier's progress..
Cessna SkyCourier Certification Accelerating..
Cessna’s SkyCourier program has benefited from a third test aircraft joining the test fleet late in 2020. Among them, the SkyCourier has flown more than 700 hours and remains on track to gain certification and begin deliveries later this year, according to Cessna.
Among the areas recently tested with the addition of the third ship are extreme hot- and cold-weather testing, bird-strike testing via eight tests over two months and “natural icing certification, demonstrating the aircraft’s ability to operate in actual icing conditions,” says Cessna. Ice in Wichita in winter? No problem. The SkyCourier’s version of the venerable Pratt & Whitney PT6A, the 65SC variant, has received Canadian certification and is expected to be approved by the FAA soon.
“The SkyCourier was designed to fulfill a need in the marketplace for a flexible, reliable, high-utilization aircraft for customers around the world, and its versatility makes it a great fit for a wide range of operations,” says Textron’s Chris Hearne, who is senior vice president of Engineering & Programs. “The aircraft has performed exceptionally well through every phase of testing, and we’re pleased by its progress. With the start of certification flight test phase, we are entering one of the most important phases of the SkyCourier program, and I’m confident in our highly skilled team and the outstanding abilities of this aircraft.”
Cessna has conducted hot/cold testing on the SkyCourier in preparation for certification.
Cessna says that production manufacturing had begun in March. Brad White, senior vice president of operations, says that “Everything with the Cessna SkyCourier tooling is brand new and designed and produced in house. Our production team has made final preparations to the process, focusing on every step to ensure assembly is completed with great efficiency and excellent quality.”
The $5.5 million Model 408 will launch with FedEx, which placed an order for 50 (with an option for another 50) in 2017.
AVweb today carries updates on two turbine powered utility type aeroplanes that will have a role to plays in tomorrow's aviation requiring machines that can haul a useful load over useful distances from airfields large - and importantly - not so large! Does the UK hold opportunity for future air transport enterprise whereby flexible city to city services in small economical aircraft fully equipped for the demands of safety and all weather operations from airfields not currently viewed as commercially active? Passengers, freight, mail, medical etc etc.
Daher Introduces Kodiak 100 Series III, courtesy of AVweb..
Daher officially unveiled the newest version of the Kodiak 100 single-engine utility turboprop on Monday. The float-ready Kodiak 100 Series III features a fully integrated Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck, GFC 700 autopilot, SurfaceWatch runway monitoring technology, Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) and optional GWX 75 Doppler-capable weather radar. Other options and upgrades on the Series III include an eight-seat “Executive Edition” cabin with club-type seating, increased oxygen capacity and air conditioning with controls for both cockpit and cabin zones.
“With these latest upgrades and quality improvements, the most modern, rugged, and reliable aircraft in its class is now even better with the Kodiak 100 Series III,” said Nicolas Chabbert, Kodiak CEO and Daher aircraft division senior vice president. “This latest version underscores Daher’s commitment to continual improvement for its airplane family, and further aligns the Kodiak’s attributes with those of our TBM very fast turboprop aircraft.”
The Kodiak 100 Series III has a range of 1,132 NM, top speed of 183 knots and useful load of 3,530 pounds. Originally designed and built by Quest Aircraft Company, the 10-seat, Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34-powered Kodiak 100 received its FAA type certificate in 2007. The Series II upgrade was introduced in 2018 prior to Daher’s acquisition of Quest in 2019.
..and from Cessna, this update on the SkyCourier's progress..
Cessna SkyCourier Certification Accelerating..
Cessna’s SkyCourier program has benefited from a third test aircraft joining the test fleet late in 2020. Among them, the SkyCourier has flown more than 700 hours and remains on track to gain certification and begin deliveries later this year, according to Cessna.
Among the areas recently tested with the addition of the third ship are extreme hot- and cold-weather testing, bird-strike testing via eight tests over two months and “natural icing certification, demonstrating the aircraft’s ability to operate in actual icing conditions,” says Cessna. Ice in Wichita in winter? No problem. The SkyCourier’s version of the venerable Pratt & Whitney PT6A, the 65SC variant, has received Canadian certification and is expected to be approved by the FAA soon.
“The SkyCourier was designed to fulfill a need in the marketplace for a flexible, reliable, high-utilization aircraft for customers around the world, and its versatility makes it a great fit for a wide range of operations,” says Textron’s Chris Hearne, who is senior vice president of Engineering & Programs. “The aircraft has performed exceptionally well through every phase of testing, and we’re pleased by its progress. With the start of certification flight test phase, we are entering one of the most important phases of the SkyCourier program, and I’m confident in our highly skilled team and the outstanding abilities of this aircraft.”
Cessna has conducted hot/cold testing on the SkyCourier in preparation for certification.
Cessna says that production manufacturing had begun in March. Brad White, senior vice president of operations, says that “Everything with the Cessna SkyCourier tooling is brand new and designed and produced in house. Our production team has made final preparations to the process, focusing on every step to ensure assembly is completed with great efficiency and excellent quality.”
The $5.5 million Model 408 will launch with FedEx, which placed an order for 50 (with an option for another 50) in 2017.
