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Robinson R66 receives FAA certification

(Robinson Helicopter Company)

The new R66 Turbine from Robinson Helicopter Company was officially certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at a ceremony at Robinson HQ in Torrance, California on October 25.

Tecnam P2008 arrives in Australia

VH-MSF is fitted with a three-bladed Sensenich composite prop instead of the Italian-made two-bladed prop that comes as standard on the P2008. (Bruce Stark)

The first Tecnam P2008 to arrive in Australia is currently stretching its wings as a Gold Coast-based demonstrator. Justin Grey reports.

Cessna announces Citation Ten business jet

(Cessna)

Cessna has added a tenth member to its Citation busines jet range with the launch of the Citation Ten. Justin Grey reports.

Hawker Beechcraft launches Hawker 200

The Hawker 200. (Hawker Beechcraft)

Hawker Beechcraft has launched the Hawker 200 light jet, the latest addition to its Hawker lineup.

Hawker Beechcraft demo fleet coming to Asia Pacific region

The Beechcraft Premier light jet. (Hawker Beechcraft)

Hawker Beechcraft has announced a US$250,000 plan to base a permanent fleet of five demonstrator aircraft in the Asia Pacific region.

Tecnam announces P2010

A mock-up of the Tecnam P2010. (Tecnam)

Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam has announced its latest model, the Tecnam P2010, in Naples, Italy.

Flying car specs/graphics unveiled

(Terrafugia)

Terrafugia, Inc. has released updated specifications and computer graphics of its Transition Roadable Aircraft, or flying car.

Flying car gets FAA nod

A flying prototype of Terrafugia, Inc's Transition Roadable Aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration has just removed a major hurdle from the path of a vehicle that may well be the first commercially viable flying car.

HondaJet suffers another delay

The HondaJet. (Honda)

Honda Aircraft have announced the HondaJet program has been held up by delays in delivery of aircraft components from suppliers.

Tecnam delivers first P2008 LSA

Tecnam P2008.

Tecnam recently delivered its first P2008 Light Sport Aircraft to a customer in the US, with the first P2008 is expected to arrive in Australia later this year.

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Uncovering South Australia's aviation preservation scene

Airspeed Oxford HN412, in the condition it was when purchased by the Moorabbin Air Museum. (Neil Follett)

Neil Follett offers his first-hand insights into the earlier days of South Australia's aviation preservation scene, and in the process uncovers some enlightening relics.