The Best Aircraft Money Can Buy In 2024

Good morning! Keep an eye on your inbox this week. Starting today, I’ll be splitting the newsletter into two emails — Tuesday’s email will include the aviation news and happenings sections you know and love, along with a PilotTube video and Friday’s email will feature my top aircraft for sale, along with a list of upcoming airshows and the For the ‘Gram section. I hope you enjoy the new format! Onward ✈
-Rob Roy

In today’s email:

• The Best Aircraft of 2024

• Around the Skies: Aerial firefighting CEO steps down to run for Senate, Aviation summer camp returns, Former US Airways CEO now on Southwest board of directors, Six pilots earn prestigious Master Pilot award

• PilotTube: Wings of the Iditarod

THE BUSINESS OF AVIATION

The Best Aircraft Money Can Buy

Robb Report's "Best of the Best" awards for 2024 celebrate the finest in aviation, spotlighting aircraft that excel in design, technology and luxury across various categories. Here’s a look at the winners:

Light Jet: Textron Aviation Citation CJ3 Gen2

The Textron Aviation Citation CJ3 Gen2 stands out in the light jet category with its spacious, eco-friendly interior and advanced Garmin G3000 flight deck. This aircraft offers a max cruise of 416 knots and a range of 2,040 nautical miles, making it a top choice for efficiency and comfort.

Turboprop: Piper M700 Fury

Piper's M700 Fury wins in the turboprop category with its enhanced power and performance. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engine delivers 700 shaft horsepower, pushing the aircraft to a top speed of 301 knots and a climb rate of 3,432 feet per minute. It's a perfect blend of speed, range and affordability.

Large Cabin: Dassault 6X

The Dassault 6X shines in the large cabin category with its 5,500-nautical-mile range and luxurious, customizable interior. It features 30 extra-large windows, a full galley and a low-altitude pressurization system. The advanced fly-by-wire controls and Falcon Eye situational awareness system enhance pilot experience and safety.

Advanced Flight Deck: Cirrus SR Series G7

The Cirrus SR Series G7 is lauded for its innovative Perspective Touch+ flight deck. With intuitive avionics, enhanced safety features and a seamless transition to the Vision Jet’s flight deck, the G7 simplifies the flying experience. The cabin enhancements further elevate passenger comfort.

Helicopter: Leonardo AW09

The Leonardo AW09 stands out in the helicopter category with its versatile design and advanced flight deck. Featuring a Safran Arriel 2K engine, the AW09 offers a range of 430+ nautical miles and a top speed of 140 knots. Its configurable interior accommodates various missions, from executive transport to utility operations.

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AROUND THE SKIES

My former boss, fellow Naval Academy alumnus and now U.S. Senate candidate, Tim Sheehy, has resigned as CEO of Bridger Aerospace, the aerial firefighting company he founded in 2014. The announcement highlighted Sheehy's decision to step down to focus on his Senate campaign and allow the company's leadership team to operate effectively during the busy fire season. I’d like to personally add that Tim is a fantastic leader and has done more for aviation, the state of Montana and the American way of life, than most people will ever know. I’m proud to have flown with him over Big Sky country and wish him success in the upcoming election.

The Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport, along with the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, is bringing back its wildly popular Summer Aviation Camp from July 8-11. Kids and adults alike can get their heads in the clouds with flight simulations, real airplane flights and a field trip to the Aviation Heritage Park.

Southwest Airlines added Rakesh Gangwal, the former CEO of US Airways, to its board of directors. This move comes after investors pressured the company to change its leadership.

16 Texas pilots were recently honored with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award at the West Houston Airport. This prestigious award, presented by the FAA and the Houston chapter of the Ninety-Nines, recognizes pilots with over 50 years of accident-free flying. These pilots, with diverse backgrounds ranging from private to airline pilots, have contributed significantly to aviation with a combined total of more than 800 years of flying experience 😮

PilotTube

In the heart of Alaska, where the wild stretches far beyond the reach of the ordinary, lies a testament to endurance, courage and the unbreakable bond between human and dog. This is the Iditarod, the world’s most famous sled dog race, tracing a century-old route between Anchorage and Nome that pays homage to the 1925 serum run, a life-saving mission against all odds.

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