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Bell 429 Light Twin Ready to Roll

By James

Bell Helicopter of Texas has just begun deliveries on its $5 million 429 GlobalRanger, quite possibly the most advanced light twin all weather (IFR) chopper ever created. Thanks to Pratt & Whitney PWC207D1 turbine engines with, mostly composite construction, an all-graphite tail boom and X-shaped tail rotor, the 429 is incredibly fast, with a... »

Hawker Beechcraft King Air 350i

By James

First introduced in 1964, Hawker Beechcraft’s King Air has long been a class leader in the turboprop arena. With the economy taking a nosedive and many jet owners looking for a way to be more fiscally responsible without sacrificing in the way of comfort or style, the company is seizing the opportunity to transform... »