Explorer Aircraft, an offshoot of Aero Engineers Australia, has once again launched efforts in the US in pursuit of FAA Part 23 certification for its utility turboprops. The 500T—a 10-seat-plus-pilot high-wing airplane—made its first flight in 2000, and the 750T—a stretched version powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60A at 750 hp—will purportedly meet the demand for short-haul, regional transportation with its 16-passenger configuration.
Australia’s Explorer Aircraft Seeks Certification on Its Utility Turboprops
Key Takeaways:
- Explorer Aircraft is renewing efforts in the US to obtain FAA Part 23 certification and establish stateside manufacturing for its 500T and 750T utility turboprops.
- The 750T is a 16-passenger, 750 hp aircraft designed for short-haul regional transport, offering a 200 ktas cruise, 2,000 nm range, and 480 cu ft of cargo space.
- The company, under new management, aims to provide a modern light-utility aircraft platform to replace aging fleets and meet future demands for the next 75 years.
- Future iterations of these aircraft are being considered for hydrogen- and hybrid-electric powerplants.
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