News archive: Hartzell Propeller | Airframer

10 September

Aircraft 2317 was rolled out of the factory five weeks before its first flight on 3 September.

B-N completes first Islander assembled in UK from component level

Aircraft 2317 took off from the same Bembridge runway used for the Islander’s 1965 maiden flight, ahead of delivery to the Falkland Islands.

20 February

ReleaseJobsOhio powers Hartzell Propeller’s new Innovation Center with $2M grant

22 January

Certified by both EASA and the FAA, the TBM 980 is ready for global deliveries starting January 2026.

Daher unveils TBM 980 with G3000 PRIME and Starlink

The sixth TBM 900-series aircraft features touchscreen avionics, upgraded cabin comfort, along with a more intuitive, easier-to-operate cockpit.

11 August

ReleaseEASA certifies Hartzell Polaris propeller for Diamond DA40 NG

24 July

The propeller supports electric-specific demands including regenerative braking and variable torque loads.

Hartzell earns first FAA certification for electric AAM propeller

BETA Technologies provided electric engines and test platforms across over four years of joint development and testing, culminating in the approval.

19 June

ReleaseHartzell and Dovetail Electric Aviation collaborate to power the future of zero emission regional flight

27 February

CubCrafters' Carbon Cub UL is the first aircraft to feature the Kestrel, available through its builder-assist programme.

Hartzell introduces Kestrel composite prop for Rotax 916

The first in the Falcon series, the lightweight Kestrel propeller has ASTM approval, with FAA certification anticipated for later this year.

21 October

ReleaseDaher’s Kodiak 100 multi-role aircraft is now available with Hartzell’s five-blade composite propeller for operation on floats

14 March

WhirlWind makes composite constant-speed and ground-adjustable propellers for the light-sport, experimental and unmanned aircraft markets.

Hartzell Propeller acquires WhirlWind Propellers

Hartzell will retain the services of Jim Rust, former President of WhirlWind Propellers. Rust's technological expertise with rapid prototyping composite propeller systems further enhances Hartzell's existing capabilities.

16 October

ReleaseArcline Investment Management to acquire Hartzell Aviation

25 July

ReleaseDiamond offers Hartzell Polaris propeller option on DA40 NG four-seaters

30 March

magniX-series electric propulsion system and specially designed Hartzell Propeller five-blade swept airfoil carbon fibre prop powers testbed Dash 8.

Hartzell propeller drives fuel-cell Dash 8

The specially designed Hartzell prop is smaller than the standard Dash 8 standard, but provided thrust to keep the aircraft airborne when the other jet fuel powered turbine engine was throttled back during first flight.

28 March

ReleaseDaher unveils the five-blade Hartzell composite propeller option on new Kodiak 100 turboprop-powered aircraft and for retrofit

27 March

ReleaseAt Sun 'n Fun, Daher marks the first year of commercial and operational success with its turboprop-powered TBM 960

26 July

ReleaseNew Hartzell Aviation formed from three storied brands

14 April

Heaton leads the way on Hartzell props for AAM

Using a blend of sophisticated engineering analytics, certification skills and manufacturing technologies, Hartzell is working closely with several OEMs within these emerging industries to fine-tune its propeller applications.

6 April

Creature comforts are key on board TBM's latest

The TBM 960 has a PT6E-66XT engine and fully digital e-throttle, along with digitally-controlled cabin with an all-new environmental control system, LED ambience lighting and electrically-dimmable windows.

15 July

ReleaseEpic Aircraft receives FAA approvals for the E1000 GX

27 July

ReleaseTop prop program offers Hartzell Odyssey for Cirrus SR22 and SR22T aircraft

7 July

ReleaseHartzell's new Pathfinder propeller will be option on CubCrafters' new nosewheel Cub

21 May

ReleaseBearhawk Aircraft introduces 6-place aircraft

6 January

ReleaseTailwind adds Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. and Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc. to portfolio

15 July

ReleaseCubCrafters, Lycoming partner with Hartzell for launch of lightweight pathfinder prop

10 July

ReleaseCubCrafters debuts new CC393i powerplant for XCub

18 June

ReleaseEviation christens a new era of all-electric aviation with the debut of its commercial-scale Alice plane

5 November

ReleaseHartzell providing customized, optimized props for Eviation's electric commuter

12 March

ReleaseVulcanair selects Hartzell prop for V1.0

20 December

ReleaseMahindra selects Hartzell Prop for Airvan 10

30 January

ReleaseHartzell props designated for Indian Air Force basic trainer

25 July

ReleaseCubCrafters selects Hartzell Trailblazer prop for flagship XCub

18 July

ReleaseNew Hartzell 5-Blade prop boosts speed, climb rates for Turbine Evolution

16 November

ReleaseHartzell introduces specially designed 5-blade carbon fibre propellers for PC-12

20 July

ReleasePiper Aircraft and Hartzell Propeller collaborate on new 5-blade prop for next gen performance

7 April

ReleaseHartzell awarded TC for two-blade Bantam prop for Rotax engines

1 April

ReleaseHartzell to supply Flight Design's new alternative fuel C4 with 2-blade swept props

1 December

ReleaseHartzell and Quest sign KODIAK sole-source propeller agreement

7 October

ReleaseHartzell Propeller growing China market; achieves TC validations for Cessna TTx, Mooney Acclaim

5 August

ReleaseHartzell Propeller to supply lightweight 5-blade props for Piaggio Avanti EVO

23 June

ReleaseHartzell and Daher-Socata achieve outstanding performance for TBM 900

14 April

ReleaseHartzell Propeller back in business with Mooney Aircraft

11 February

ReleaseHartzell, Cirrus Aircraft extend sole-source propeller accord

12 February

ReleaseEPS aero-diesel engine achieves successful propeller vibration milestone at Hartzell Propeller

17 December

ReleaseHartzell's new Bantam Series ASC-II composite propeller selected by Northrop Grumman for its Firebird OPV

29 October

ReleaseHartzell ASC-II composite propeller selected for Kestrel Aircraft's new single engine turboprop

17 July

ReleaseHartzell Propeller develops new 3-blade ASC-II composite propeller for Van's Aircraft RV-10 kit aircraft

10 April

ReleaseHartzell selected as propeller provider for GE H80-powered Thrush 510G agricultural aircraft

22 April

ReleaseHartzell Propeller receives AS9100 and ISO9001 certification

15 October

ReleaseHartzell Propeller receives FAA Type Certificate approval for its first ASC-II composite propeller for turbine-engine aircraft

29 July

ReleaseFAA Type Certificate for GippsAero's turbocharged Airvan

19 July

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