Category: Aircraft Profile

85 Years of Piper Aircraft

This year Piper Aircraft celebrates its 85th anniversary.  From the iconic yellow Cub to the game changing M600, Piper Aircraft is a force in the manufacture of quality aircraft. The

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Boom’s big engine and costs dilemma

Building a supersonic airliner requires special engines and herein lies the problem. Jilted by its initial engine partner, Rolls-Royce, and now with other engine manufacturers stating they are not too keen

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The Honda Jet Elite II

The Honda Jet concept started in 1997, with the maiden flight occurring on 3 December 2003. Outdoing the naysayers, and finding its own market niche amongst buyers, the model has

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Tecnam’s new P2012 STOL

Generally, short takeoff and landing (STOL) and piston twin are not phrases that usually go together. The P2012 STOL with longer wings, new engines, 50% less landing and takeoff distance,

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