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News archive: Lycoming Engines

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Lycoming Engines, newest first.

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16 April A Cessna Skylane featuring the updated cockpit and ignition systems.

Textron adds avionics and ignition upgrades across Cessna piston range

Expanded cockpit capability and updated ignition systems have improved safety features and reduced operating complexity across multiple high-wing aircraft.

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.

5 November 2025 Company leaders and local officials gathered to mark the opening of AURA AERO’s first U.S. location.

AURA AERO opens US HQ and production line at Embry-Riddle

The Embry-Riddle site will anchor AURA AERO’s North American growth and serve as its hub for Integral training aircraft production.

17 July 2025 More than 45,000 Cessna 172 Skyhawks have been delivered since the aircraft first flew in 1955.

Textron equips Skyhawk with dual ignition upgrade

The company has replaced the magneto system with electronic ignition during the 70th anniversary year of the Cessna 172 Skyhawk.

3 April 2025 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.

3 August 2023 We have lift-off. The thermic-thrust Integral S is airborne, and the electric version will follow in coming months.

Aura flies piston-powered trainer for the first time

The French manufacturer has taken another step towards the electrification of its Integral range, with the first flight of Integral E planned in the coming months.

21 June 2023 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.

16 February 2022

Textron updates and brings back the Turbo Skylane

The Lycoming engine drives a constant-speed, three-blade, electric de-ice McCauley propeller, while the cockpit has Garmin G1000 NXi avionics with a new GI 275 electric standby, providing a brand-new cockpit interface.