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Catalina Aircraft to build new versions of famous WWII seaplane

E&T

It served as a far-flying maritime patrol plane, long-range torpedo and land attack bomber, mine layer, submarine hunter, search-and-rescue plane, special operations transport and cargo-hauler. The commercial variant of Catalina is said to be able to carry up to 34 passengers or 12,000lbs of cargo, with a 32,000lbs maximum take-off weight.

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Cargojet Inc. provides update on its business strategy

Canadian Manufacturing

We have decided to exit our commitments for the four remaining B-777 aircraft, while continuing to flex our B767 fleet to accommodate our organic growth strategy,” noted Dr. .”

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Canada orders four new Airbus A330 MRTTs

Canadian Manufacturing

The existing A310 fleet is being used to perform air-to-air refuelling operations, military and personnel and cargo airlift, medical evacuations, as well as strategic transport of Government of Canada officials. ” The newly-built A330-200s will be assembled at the A330 aircraft Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. .”

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Aviation Companies, Automakers, and Start-Ups are Aiming for the Skies with Electric Air Taxi Services

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The regulation which is likely to come into effect from mid-2023 will provide a fillip to commercial air taxi operations which are likely to launch by 2024-2025. Autonomous eVTOL cargo drones are already in use for middle mile delivery logistics operations. billion for flying taxi development by 2025. Our Perspective.

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