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The PZL M-15 was an unconventional aircraft, from its somewhat bizarre appearance to its performance and eventual cancellation after being the only jet turbine-powered crop duster aircraft ever to be manufactured. Designed by Polish aircraft manufacturer WSK PZL Mielec, the M-15 was developed in the early 1970s as the Soviet...

How Conversiones SA has driven innovations in aerial application from Mexico to Panama by Lucas Zanoni Taking off into the future It all began in the Guatemalan Air Force. Julio Cesar Reyes Veliz, the son of an aeronautical mechanic, had his first encounter with aviation during his childhood. His father,...

The FAA has issued an emergency Advisory Directive (AD). They are following the lead of Transport Canada and EASA (Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2024-05). Pratt and Whitney Canada have also issued a corresponding category 1 service bulletin (A14574). To highlight what this means regarding importance, Pratt & Whitney Canada has...

Bruce Peterson has been involved with agriculture in many ways, from stock man, to pilot, to plane parts manufacturer. Currently, he is the Managing Director of Aerospread and also the Chair of the New Zealand Ag Aviation Association. Despite his early departure from conventional education, Peterson's narrative demonstrates the potency of ambition. "You...

by Ernesto Franzen Finding an operator with more varied experience than Rolemberg Jesus Vidotti is difficult. Born to a family with an aviation background - a brother, two uncles, and some cousins were pilots - in his youth, Rolemberg considered an engineering degree because of his other passion, racing cars. But...

2023 was the most eventful year in the company's history. Zanoni Equipamentos, a Brazilian manufacturer of aerial application dispersal technologies, made a global impact in the agricultural aviation industry by introducing new products and making significant investments in its industrial plant. A Global Brand in the Agricultural Aviation Industry  Zanoni...

When I got involved in the ag aviation business in the early 80s, first as a mixer/loader and then as a pilot, I remember one ‘old-timer’ who had taken down two powerlines in the first week of a new season. He said it was “all part of the game, and...

Owning an aircraft is an investment that requires proper care and maintenance to retain its value and slow the process of corrosion. Our paint can be subjected to various hazards like UV rays, chemical contaminants, scratches, and defects. We will dive into different types of protection and how you can...

One of the PT6 maintenance items you always hear about is the hot section inspection. The hot section inspection is a mid-TBO inspection where we split the engine. At the same time, hot section inspection time requirements may differ by engine model because TBO on engine models may vary. Performance...

Covington Aircraft Engines has officially opened the doors of its second overseas Service Center. Located in the southwest of England near Wimborne, Dorset, Covington Aircraft EU Limited is certified by the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority as a Part 145 organization and will provide customers in the United Kingdom, Middle...