Engines

Continental Aerospace Technologies is expanding warranty coverage for certified AvGas engines and eligible factory overhauls.

Operators could have up to 400 additional hours between overhauls.

The FAA has expanded the Approved Model List for Swift Fuels’ 100R unleaded aviation gasoline, adding more than 1,200 piston engine models and 1,600 airframes.

Hop-A-Jet is calling on the FAA to expand proposed CF34 engine inspection requirements and close what it describes as gaps in corrosion detection and reporting.

The FAA proposed new inspections for CF34 engines after a fatal 2024 Challenger crash linked to corrosion-related thrust loss.

The FAA has certified GE’s new Catalyst turboprop engine, giving Textron a lot more certainty in the introduction of the Beechcraft Denali, the utility single that was basically built around the new engine. GE announced the certification late last week and said it’s now gearing up production to let Textron start delivering Denalis as the […]

Continental Aerospace Technologies has announced an STC diesel engine retrofit for a bush flying workhouse that toils in some of the most remote places on the planet. Continental says it hopes to have the CD-300 Jet-A engine fitted to a demonstration aircraft by sometime in 2025 and is considering similar adaptations to other aircraft that […]

In a blow to the General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s (GAMI’s) G100UL unleaded aviation fuel program, Cirrus Aircraft posted Service Advisory SA24-14 Tuesday (June 18). The advisory informs operators of Cirrus SR-series aircraft (SR20, SR22 and SR22T) that the manufacturer “does not approve the use of GAMI G100LL fuel in Cirrus SR Series airplanes. Additionally, Cirrus […]

The End Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) group expects the lone survivor of the congressionally mandated Piston Aviation Fuel Initiative (PAFI) to be approved by late 2025 but it may not be completely suitable for all engines. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Tim Owen, of the FAA, told dozens of stakeholders and media representatives […]

Continental Aerospace Technologies has introduced a diesel engine for helicopters at Aero Friedrichschafen in Germany. The CD-170R is expected to be certified in Europe next year. The turbocharged engine puts out 170 horsepower and is direct drive with no gearbox. That saves 37 pounds. “This is a major innovation milestone in Continental’s history that will […]