PT6

Producer RDD renews and tames existing Lancair IV-P airframes.

New aerobatic trainer from Diamond Aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-series powerplant.

A look at the most popular general aviation turboprop engine, the Pratt & Whitney PT6, how it operates, and what is meant by thermodynamic rating and shaft horsepower (shp).

The company has created a fast utility turboprop out of the Kodiak 100 series.

The EASA-certified new model goes to a German customer.

Subtle changes now should reap large benefits for this turboprop’s pilots over the long term.

With certification under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in hand, Daher debuted the latest member of its single-engine turboprop family, the TBM 960, at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, on Tuesday. The newest TBM proposes simplified operations, digital data streams for more thorough analysis—and a level-up in takeoff and climb […]

Want the very best combination of speed, range, and load-carrying capacity? A single-engine turboprop like those in the TBM series makes a great choice. Here’s a brief look at how the TBM 900 stacks up against its competitors in the turboprop and owner-flown jet market. [Historical data and pricing have been preserved for the record.] […]