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Next-Gen Amphibious Aircraft (NGAA) Catalina II Flying Boat

Next-Gen Amphibious Aircraft (NGAA) Catalina II Flying Boat
Florida-based Catalina Aircraft is reviving the PBY Catalina flying boat design and plans to produce two new variants of the iconic aircraft by 2029. PBYs are still used in commercial service as water bombers and cargo planes, and several museums maintain flying versions. The reborn flying boat, named the Next Generation Amphibious Aircraft (NGAA) Catalina II, will be available in two sub-variants for commercial and specialty-uses, and will feature new turboprop engines and modern safety...

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