Catalina Flying Boat could return to production

[Aeromot]

Company Plans To Build New PBY Catalinas - AVweb

A Florida company is hoping to build a modernized version of the Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat, an aircraft developed almost 90 years ago and most famously used to hunt Nazi U-boats in the Second World War. Catalina Aircraft has announced it plans to build a turboprop amphib flying boat...

www.avweb.com

 

[DavidB]

Wow-that would be a lottery-win purchase

 

[Aeromot]

The iconic flying boat that helped hunt down Axis warships during World War II is getting a new lease on life

As the US and other militaries prepare for a potential conflict in the Pacific, planes that can land on water have growing appeal.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[Troy Hamon]

I want one.

 

[DavidB]

I want one.

 

[Aeromot]

Seaplanes Are Back and They’re Cooler Than Ever. Here’s Why.

After years of obsolescence, flying boats are remerging with electrical overhauls and more.

robbreport.com

 

[Brian]

Cool.

 

[Bruce Chien]

Hmmmn. Better own an oilfield and a certified repair station (cylinders). the bills on one of those would bring me to tears.

 

[KKoran]

Hmmmn. Better own an oilfield and a certified repair station (cylinders). the bills on one of those would bring me to tears.

The article says it would be turbine powered.

 

[MRC01]

The article says it would be turbine powered.

That's a step in the right direction, but you'd still want that oilfield when you see the fuel burn rates on that thing.

 

[Aeromot]

Amphibs Get Their Own Industry Event - AVweb

An inaugural conference focused on the revival of amphibious aircraft operations and their role in the aviation sector will debut March 20 in the canal city of Venice, Italy. Quaynote Communications and Arena Group Associates will host the one-day symposium, “The Future Opportunities for...

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[Palmpilot]

 

[Palmpilot]

 

[Aeromot]

Modernized Catalina Attracts Launch Customer - AvBrief.com

Updated version of amphibious warbird will have turboprops and other tech improvements.

avbrief.com

 

[Aeromot]

Catalina Plans Vero Beach Engineering Center

Facility will support development of Catalina Aircraft Company's clean-sheet Part 25 amphibious aircraft.

avweb.com

 

[StraightnLevel]

That's not going to be inexpensive, to buy nor to operate.

Yeah, I want one. Boat and plane in one single purchase. More expensive and maintenance intensive than both combined. Completely irrational....and therefore perfect.

 

[Aeromot]

Catalina Aircraft To Design Flying Boat at Vero Beach Tech Center | AIN

Facility will be shared with aerospace and technology start-ups

www.ainonline.com