Maintenance is another factor. Turboprop aircraft run at lower temperatures and pressures than jets, which extends engine life and reduces component costs. Additionally, it enables airlines to serve ...
If you have ever observed a propeller plane closely, you might have noticed the propeller is slightly angled to the right. The angled engine and propeller can seem jarring, considering symmetry is ...
Is a new version of the Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprop in the works? It appears so. On July 29, the Swiss Aircraft Register listed a Pilatus PC-12/47E, commonly called the PC-12 NG, as an ...