A closer look at what made this aircraft special, and why it failed.
Jake Hardiman is a Journalist & Evergreen Content Manager at Simple Flying. With a strong passion for history and regional aviation, he covers topics related to planes, commercial airlines, and private airlines, drawing on his experiences visiting OEM facilities around the globe. Jake's insights and expertise have been featured in MSN and Simple Flying.








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