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Why the Leonardo AW109 Feels Like a Flying Sports Car Why the Leonardo AW109 Feels Like a Flying Sports Car The first time I saw the Leonardo AW109, I had a very specific reaction. Not “wow helicopter,” …
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Why the Dornier 328JET Feels Like a Private Jet Disguised as an Airliner Why the Dornier 328JET Feels Like a Private Jet Disguised as an Airliner The first time I saw a Dornier 328JET, I had a very specific aviation reacti…
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