At AERO Friedrichshafen, AVIC International subsidiary Continental Motors announced it is raising the TBR (time between replacement) of its CD-100 series engines to 2,100 hours, a significant milestone for aero diesel engine technology. According to Continental president Rhett Ross, this lifetime increase affects all CD-135 and CD-155 engines manufactured since December 1, 2015, incorporating revision […]

The first four production Cirrus Jets are nearing completion at the company’s factory in Duluth, Minnesota, as the company prepares for initial customer deliveries later this year, Cirrus Aircraft president Pat Waddick said at a press conference at AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany. The first production SF50 Vision Jet is about to make its maiden flight, […]

From Hungary coming yet another electric airplane, this one manufactured by Magnus Aircraft Corp. The company’s eFusion is a two-seat, side-by-side airplane with fixed landing gear. Magnus Aircraft unveiled the eFusion at AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany, noting that the new model is powered by a Siemens 60 kW electric motor with 85 kW max output. […]

Extra Aircraft unveiled a wild aerobatic testbed for Siemens’ new SP260D electric propulsion system at AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany that could be a harbinger of the future of emission-free airshow performances. The 330LE is based on the German-built Walter Extra 300L tandem two-seater. Siemens intends to use the 330LE for flight test and optimization of […]

Pipistrel of Slovenia is at AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany showing off the first hybrid airplane in general aviation, the Hybrid Pantera born as a result of its Hypstair project. The sleek four-seater is powered by a Siemens 200 kW electric motor and a Rotax 914 turbocharged gasoline engine that is used to drive the electric […]

Pipistrel has reported to Flying that its Panthera four-seater aircraft development program is suffering a considerable delay. The holdup, according to Pipistrel CEO Ivo Boscarol, is due to Lycoming’s decision not to certify its four-cylinder IO-390 engine for auto fuel use, a key feature for Pipistrel in creating the Panthera. Lycoming declined to comment on […]