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2026
22 July

ReleaseTecnam unveils the name of a new era in personal flying: Rivale

8 June

ReleaseArcline Investment Management to acquire Continental Aerospace Technologies

29 April

ReleaseTecnam concludes historic AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 with 86 confirmed orders and major certifications

26 February

Tecnam positions MOSAIK59 range for latest regs

The MOSAIC framework removes historic Light Sport weight caps and expands Sport Pilot privileges to include four-seat and twin-engine aircraft operations.

2025
30 October Diamond Aircraft says the new DA20i blends tradition with innovation for modern training.

Diamond brings back European production of DA20i Katana

The two-seater aircraft features a Rotax 912 iSc3 Sport engine and Garmin G500TXi avionics, offering greater efficiency and performance.

12 May

ReleaseHartzell Engine Tech acquires E-Mag

3 April The P2012 STOL SMP’s extended wingspan and lift devices allow operation from unprepared and short runways.

Tecnam adds STOL and Continental engine options to P2012 SMP

Short-field operations and simplified piston engine management were key drivers in expanding the mission-ready P2012 aircraft configurations.

2024
19 August

ReleaseHartzell Propeller expands aircraft preheat offerings

18 April

ReleaseIntroducing the CD-170R engine optimised for rotary wing applications

2023
21 June The P2012.

Tecnam adds Continental engine option to P2012

Both engine options are rated for 375 HP, with the Continental coupled to a three blade MT-Prop propeller and the Lycoming coupled to a four blade prop.

29 March

ReleaseTecnam P2010 Gran Lusso debuts at Sun 'n Fun

2022
26 July

ReleaseContinental Aerospace Technologies commitments to invest in future research and development

2021
24 November

ReleaseP2010 TDI achieves FAA certification

1 August

ReleaseTecnam presents the P2010 with JetA1/diesel engine

15 July

ReleaseFirst DA50 RG crosses the North Atlantic

18 May

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2021 for the DA50 RG

2020
18 September

ReleaseDiamond DA20-C1 relaunched with new instrument panel

15 August Continental has received EASA type certification for its CD-170 engine.

Continental engine for P2010 TDI gains type certificate

The Jet-A/diesel engine for the Tecnam P2010 TDI has been granted type certification by EASA, paving the way towards similar approvals in other jurisdictions. Continental is delighted with its safety and reliability.

24 June

ReleaseIntroducing the all-new Diamond Aircraft 5-seat DA50 RG with retractable gear

27 May

ReleaseTecnam unveils the P2010 TDI powered by Continental CD-170 jet/diesel engine

2019
31 October

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft DA50 first flight with retractable gear

22 July

ReleaseContinental Aerospace Technologies announces standard Titan experimental engine configurations for Van's aircraft

22 July

ReleaseContinental Aerospace Technologies announces strategic partnership with VerdeGo Aero to develop hybrid-electric aerospace powertrains

10 April

ReleaseContinental Aerospace Technologies announces partnership with Diamond Aircraft to equip the DA50 with the CD-300 Jet-A engine

10 April

ReleaseContinental Aerospace Technologies announces its commitment to advanced power technologies with an investment in Ampaire Inc.

4 April

ReleaseContinental Aerospace Technologies announces partnership with Piper Aircraft to launch the Pilot 100 training aircraft

2 April

ReleasePiper introduces the new Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i trainer aircraft

28 March

ReleaseContinental Motors announces name change to Continental Aerospace Technologies and global rebranding

2018
18 April

ReleasePiper announces Jet-A powered Seminole

13 March

ReleaseContinental Motors Group receives three new VSTC's in China for its Jet-A power solutions

2017
27 March

ReleaseContinental Motors Group announces new factory and global investment plan

2016
26 July

ReleaseGearbox and timing chain life time extension to 1,200 hrs

20 April

ReleaseContinental increases diesel engines TBR to 2,100 hours

2015
4 May

ReleaseContinental Motors to purchase assets from Danbury Aerospace

17 April

ReleaseInternational diesel certifications for Continental

14 April

ReleaseContinental Diesel: Over 4.5 million flight hours

25 February

ReleaseContinental Motors' IO-360-AF alternative fuel engine receives FAA type certification

2014
12 November

ReleaseNew Mooney M10 unveiled at Zhuhai Airshow – diesel equipped models

10 November

ReleaseFlight Design team visits Continental Motors

28 July

ReleaseCessna product launch reinforces commitment to diesel fuel

26 March

ReleaseContinental to partner with ASI for F406

2013
16 August

ReleaseCenturion production back on track

2011
3 October

ReleaseFlight Design announces powerplant for C4

2010
14 December

ReleaseTeledyne Technologies agrees to sell Teledyne Continental Motors to AVIC International

14 May

ReleaseKorea Aerospace Industries selects Hartzell's ASC-II advanced-composite propeller for new KC-100 4-place aircraft

13 April

ReleaseAmerican Legend introduces the Classic J3 certified S-LSA

2009
6 November

ReleaseHawker Beechcraft celebrates Baron 50th anniversary with special limited edition model

18 September

ReleaseFirst production Cessna Skycatcher flies at Shenyang factory

27 July

ReleaseCessna SkyCatcher completes ASTM compliance, clearing the way for deliveries

22 April

ReleaseHawker Beechcraft marks industry-first test flight on sustainable fuel