Raytheon Aircraft has received US certification of the uprated Beechcraft King Air C90GT, intended to rival very-light jets. Powered by 750shp (560kW) Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135s flat-rated to 550shp, the twin-turboprop has a 272kt (500km/h) maximum cruise speed; takes 22min to reach its 30,000ft (9,150m) ceiling; and has a 232m shorter take-off distance at maximum weight.
Source: Flight International
Turkish Airlines has struck a compensation agreement covering engine availability issues impacting the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans powering its Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
French investigators have disclosed that a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter crew resorted to aerodynamic manoeuvring and ground effect to land the aircraft after its engines failed to respond to power commands during approach. The aircraft – operated by New Caledonian carrier Aircalin – had been carrying out a visual ...
American Airlines has placed a conditional order for up to 100 units of ZeroAvia’s ZA2000RJ hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, while also deepening its investment in the advanced propulsion developer through participation in the company’s Series C fundraising round.
