The Cessna U206 was a dedicated utility aircraft, the “U” standing for utility, derived from the original model Cessna 206. To allow for easy loading of oversized cargo, the new U206 was equipped with a pilot side door and large clamshell rear door, these serving the back two rows of seats. The Cessna U206 was…
The Cirrus SR20 is the aircraft that brought the manufacturer to the world’s attention, as it perfectly balanced ease of flying for pilot, in particular new pilots, whilst almost being hugely suitable for business and leisure use. Although the aircraft was overshadowed by its successor – the Cirrus SR22 – the SR20 is the aircraft…
The most well-known model in the Cirrus series is the SR22, which has been named the world’s best-selling general aviation aircraft since ways back in 2003. The Cirrus SR22 is well known for its high performance, comfort, and safety features, including the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). Not only is it one of the best-selling…
Following the success of the Cirrus SR22, the second generation SR22 G2 civil utility aircraft was introduced in 2004, as an improved variant of its predecessor. The Cirrus SR22 G2 (Generation 2) is a low-wing cantilever monoplane, intended for general aviation purposes. The new model featured a redesigned airframe, by modifying the fuselage. This resulted in…
The Cirrus Vision Jet (also know as Vision SF50) made its maiden flight in July 2008, after it had been originally mocked up by the manufacturer one year previously and, as of October 2019, a total of 150 aircraft had been delivered worldwide with many more expected over the coming years. The aircraft has won…
The Dassault Falcon 20 was the first business jet being developed by Dassault. The decision to design a new model came to be after the French government expressed their intention to re-establish the aviation industry in the country, following the effects of World War II. The Falcon 20 had made its maiden flight in 1963,…
The Diamond DA20 C1 is a two-seat light aircraft, introduced in 1993 and became used mainly in flight schools. The original model was dubbed DV20, which utilises several features from the earlier Diamond HK36 Super Dimona. In order to meet the needs for the aircraft in North America, productions have been transferred to a Canadian…
The Diamond DA40 Diamond Star is a single-engine, light aircraft developed as a four-seat version of the predecessing DA20 model, with productions commencing in 2000. The initial DA40 was powered by the Lycoming IO-360 M1A engine. The firm had made the executive decision to move all Lycoming-engined variants’ production to Canada, while the Austrian factory focused on manufacturing the…
The Diamond DA42 Twin Star is a four seat, twin engine, propeller-driven airplane. In the late 1990’s Diamond Aircraft Industries invested in developing a twin-engined aircraft, this was the first time a multi-engine aircraft was conceptualised by the firm.The DA42 was also the first new, multi-engine model manufactured in Europe, with the latest aircraft introduced 25 year prior…
The Socata TBM 850 is an executive transport and civil utility aircraft, with a single turboprop engine. The concept of the original TBM 700 model was based on a former low-powered prototype, the Mooney 301. The French companies Mooney and Socata had begun co-developing a new design based on the Mooney 301, drafting a plan…
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