Epic Aircraft in Bend, Oregon, has flown the second and final production conforming prototype E1000, putting the company on short final for FAA certification of the all-composite single-engine turboprop, which is now anticipated to enter the market by this year’s third quarter.
Epic Flies Second E1000 Prototype
Key Takeaways:
- Epic Aircraft has flown its final production prototype E1000, anticipating FAA certification and market entry by the third quarter of this year.
- The all-composite turboprop's performance is exceeding expectations, with preliminary figures placing it competitively against class leaders like Daher's TBM series.
- Targeting the owner-flown market, the E1000 features a Garmin G1000 NXi cockpit and luxurious interior, with Epic currently holding around 80 orders.
- Despite previous delays attributed to structural testing and minor supplier issues, Epic is now focused on completing the flight test program and plans a phased production ramp-up.
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