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Rare Turboprop Freighter - The Story Of The Short Belfast

Once an iconic heavyweight lifter in the air cargo arena but now long since gone from our skies.

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A Tupolev Tu-95 flying in the sky.
How The Turboprop Powered Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber Has Achieved Such Longevity

Russia uses the Tu-95 as a maritime patrol aircraft and a standoff aircraft to deploy cruise missiles.

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Two Piaggio P.166 Portofinos Flying in formation.
Top 5: The Most Produced Piaggio Aerospace Aircraft

The manufacturer’s history boasts a range of executive, training, and utility aircraft

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A Lao Skyway Xian MA60 on an airport apron.
Which Airlines Fly China's Xian MA60 Turboprop?

It's a rare bird, but does have some users.

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A French-built SOCATA TBM-900 parked on the apron at Idaho Falls Regional Airport.
A Viking Air DHC-6 Twin otter flying over a lake.
The Differences Between De Havilland's DHC-6 'Twin Otter' Variants

The original Twin Otter only had three variants, but a fourth was made by another manufacturer.

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Made In Oregon: Everything You Need To Know About The Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft makes the award-winning E1000, a high-performance, single-engine turboprop plane.

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Top 5: The Fastest Propeller Planes In The World

The majority of the fastest turboprops in the world are military aircraft.

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The Story Of The Rugged Dornier 228 Turboprop

The Dornier 228 is a twin-engine turboprop capable of transporting up to 19 passengers or cargo with STOL capabilities.

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A North Carolina Forest Service Kodiak 100 parked outside of a hangar.
How Daher Reinvented The Kodiak 100 With A New 5-Blade Composite Propeller

Since the Kodiak 100 was introduced in 2008, more than 300 examples have been built.

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A Quest Aircraft Kodiak 100 on an airport apron.
Versatile Utility Plane: 5 Fun Facts About Daher Kodiak Aircraft

As of 2021, over 300 examples of the turboprop had been manufactured.

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Air Tahiti ATR turboprop aircraft on the ground.
Which Way Do Aircraft Propellers Spin?

If you have ever wondered which direction aircraft propellers spin, here's a comprehensive guide.

A Piaggio Avanti EVO flying over water.
Making The Best Better: A Look At The Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Piaggio P180 Avanti EVO is as fast as a jet but costs 40% less to operate.

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A Donaldson International Airways Bristol Britannia coming in for landing at London Southend Airport.
Whispering Giant: The Story Of The Bristol Britannia

Production of the type lasted just eight years due to the advent of the jet age.

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Airbus Partners With Scandinavian Carriers To Grow Hydrogen Hub Initiative

The new partnership will help reduce long-run carbon emissions.

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In Photos: The Convair CV-240 Family's Many Variants

The Convair CV-240 was produced for just seven years, but saw several variants and over 1,000 deliveries in that time.

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