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AirborneMapping transforms Tecnam P2006T Twin

(Tecnam)

Austria's AirborneMapping has unveiled a modified Tecnam P2006T Twin it has converted to conduct the first airborne operated, water penetrating laser system specially developed for hydromapping purposes.

Mission Aviation Fellowship saves Kiwi in PNG

An emergency Mission Aviation Fellowship medivac flight in PNG has saved the life of a New Zealand man who was almost killed trying to protect his girlfriend from a sexual assault.

Beechcraft Baron and Beechcraft Bonanza get new interiors

(Hawker Beechcraft)

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation has unveiled new interior designs for its popular Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza piston models.

Cirrus delivers milestone 5000th aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft has reached a milestones by delivering its 5000th aircraft in just 11 years.

Week in brief September 23 2011

The single engine turboprop Piper Meridian. (Piper Aircraft)

Reno Air Race tragedy; Wings For Kids hosts Moorabbin charity day; Piper Meridian approved for from unpaved runway ops; Bombardier gets Travolta; and much more.

ATSB releases report into Angel Flight crash

(ATSB)

The ATSB has released its preliminary investigation report into the recent fatal collision with terrain incident involving a volunteer Angel Flight pilot.

BAE Systems Australia orders Tecnam MMA

BAE Systems Australia has announced it has ordered a new Tecnam MMA (Multi Mission Aircraft) from Austria's Airborne Technologies GmbH.

CTC Aviation Training targeting Aussie cadets

(CTC Aviation Training)

Kiwi airline pilot training provider CTC Aviation Training (NZ) Limited is wooing Aussie cadets through a nationwide recruitment drive this month.

Hawker Pacific wins Universal Avionics' top dealer award

Arizona's Universal Avionics has announced Hawker Pacific as its 2011 Top Dealer International award winner.

Dale Klapmeier named Cirrus Aircraft CEO

New Cirrus CEO Dale Klapmeier. (Cirrus)

Cirrus Aircraft has appointed co-founder Dale Klapmeier as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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Tecnam P2008 flight test: Tecnam goes composite

The Tecnam P2008. (John Absolon)

Having made acquaintenances with the Tecnam P2006T light twin in 2010, John Absolon returns to get all cozy with the latest model from the Italian manufacturer – the P2008.