The 2,000th Beech Baron 58, an aircraft model first manufactured in 1969, is now on the production line at Raytheon Aircraft's Wichita plant and is expected to be rolled out later this year. The Beech Baron, with more than 6,000 built, continues to hold its position as leader in the piston twin-engine class. Recognised for its strong construction, speed and reliability it provides unprecedented comfort in a light piston-powered twin, says Raytheon.
Source: Flight Daily News
UK investigators have disclosed that a vintage glider was damaged in collision with a small drone being flown by a young operator. The Slingsby T21B – built in 1947 – has a high-wing configuration and an open cockpit, with two seats arranged side-by-side. It had been carrying a pilot and ...
Norwegian investigators believe aviation regulators and the government should assess whether sufficient consideration is given to flight safety when granting aerodrome licences, following a series of flight-school incidents at Gullknapp Arendal airport.
Latvian carrier Air Baltic’s training arm is to acquire a number of all-electric Diamond Aircraft models, as part of a modernisation of its fleet. The company has reached a tentative agreement for three Diamond eDA40s, a derivative of the single-engined DA40. It will also take a pair of twin-engined DA42-VIs. ...
