News archive: BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG | Airframer

20 July

ReleaseFlight Design unveils the new F2-M160 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

20 July

ReleaseNew Pipistrel Voyager brings next generation training capabilities and access to flight schools

15 July

Dual 11.6" touchscreens can each be configured as a primary or multi-function display.

Cirrus TRAC10 trainer gains dual touchscreen flight deck

Twin 11.6‑inch touchscreen displays and Garmin AXIS avionics have been fitted to the TRAC10's three‑seat cockpit, enabling two students to train together.

8 July

The TRAC10 will be built at Cirrus headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota.

Cirrus unveils TRAC10 training aircraft

Orders for more than 100 aircraft have been placed by 13 professional flight schools ahead of deliveries beginning in the United States in 2027.

29 April

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

23 April

ReleaseTecnam receives EASA Type Certificate for the new P2008JC NG and celebrates first delivery at AERO 2026

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.

12 February

ReleaseMontaer launches the MC-04: a serious aircraft leading the four-seat IFR training revolution

19 January

ReleaseTecnam officially launches the P2006T NG in the USA & Canada

17 December

The Rotax 912 iSc burns just 14 litres per hour and accepts automotive fuel for lower running costs and emissions.

Tecnam debuts P2008JC NG with injected engine and hybrid airframe

The CS-23 certified aircraft will target flight schools seeking lower operating costs higher safety margins and unified fleets from ab-initio through advanced training.

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.

30 October

ReleaseSonex Highwing update: tail load test, tail kit production, wing tip testing, and more

10 September

ReleaseRotax 916 iS: 160 horsepower for your flying adventures

23 July

ReleaseNisus Aero selects Microair Avionics as preferred avionics partner

3 July

The Sonex Highwing prototype leaves the ground on its first flight.

Sonex takes flight with Highwing light sport prototype

The company's June 30 test flight yielded expected performance results, with only minor rigging tweaks required and engine temperatures staying within normal operating range.

23 June

ReleaseSilverLight Aviation to expand light aircraft offering at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with Recon airplane

17 June

ReleaseElixir Aircraft completes maiden flight of its turbine-powered aircraft and signs MoU with TotalEnergies for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply

1 May

The milestone has drawn attention from government, industry, defence and commercial stakeholders as UAV Corp moved closer to deployment.

UAV Corp completes inflation test of SA-70 airship in Florida

The airship will undergo balance and propulsion testing ahead of Phase I flight trials scheduled for May or June 2025.

17 April

Blackshape debuts Prime Xplorer and updates Gabriel and Prime aircraft at Friedrichshafen

Niccolò Chierroni confirmed Blackshape US would follow discussions with a new distributor and customer feedback on recent product developments.

27 March

ReleaseAERO Hydrogen & Battery Summit: Bosch Aviation Technology presents concept for ground-breaking hydrogen aircraft engine

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.

26 February

ReleaseTecnam's game-changing P2006T NG achieves EASA certification

19 August

ReleaseHartzell Propeller expands aircraft preheat offerings

22 July

ReleaseP-Mentor achieves Transport Canada Type Certificate

6 May

ReleaseAero Friedrichshafen 2024

30 March

ReleaseWe have certified the next version

11 April

ReleaseNew MT-Propeller for UL / LSA

9 March

ReleaseRockwell Collins' electronic Engine Control Unit brings the Rotax 912 iS aircraft engine into a new era of propulsion efficiency for light aircraft

9 March

ReleaseBRP introduces most fuel efficient aircraft engine in the industry, the Rotax 912 iS

9 March

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseFlight Design unveils the new F2-M160 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

ReleaseNew Pipistrel Voyager brings next generation training capabilities and access to flight schools

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

ReleaseTecnam receives EASA Type Certificate for the new P2008JC NG and celebrates first delivery at AERO 2026

ReleaseMontaer launches the MC-04: a serious aircraft leading the four-seat IFR training revolution

ReleaseTecnam officially launches the P2006T NG in the USA & Canada

ReleaseSonex Highwing update: tail load test, tail kit production, wing tip testing, and more

ReleaseRotax 916 iS: 160 horsepower for your flying adventures

ReleaseNisus Aero selects Microair Avionics as preferred avionics partner

ReleaseSilverLight Aviation to expand light aircraft offering at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with Recon airplane

ReleaseElixir Aircraft completes maiden flight of its turbine-powered aircraft and signs MoU with TotalEnergies for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply

ReleaseAERO Hydrogen & Battery Summit: Bosch Aviation Technology presents concept for ground-breaking hydrogen aircraft engine

ReleaseTecnam's game-changing P2006T NG achieves EASA certification

ReleaseHartzell Propeller expands aircraft preheat offerings

ReleaseP-Mentor achieves Transport Canada Type Certificate

ReleaseAero Friedrichshafen 2024

ReleaseCubCrafters to offer new Rotax powered Carbon Cub

ReleaseEvektor reveals SportStar RTC with Rotax 912iSc & new high-tech cockpit at Aero 2022

ReleaseWe have certified the next version

ReleaseSonaca Aircraft to unveil the Sonaca 200 Trainer Pro at the Aero Friedrichshafen exhibition

ReleaseTecnam, BRP-Rotax and Siemens team up for hybrid propulsion for general aviation

ReleaseB-Model features added to Xenos motorglider

ReleaseRockwell Collins' electronic Engine Control Unit to be featured on new Rotax 915 iS turbocharged engine

ReleaseRotax 915 iS - BRP unveils a new turbocharged aircraft engine

Release40 years of Rotax aircraft engines - how did it all start?

ReleaseBRP introduces higher, faster and stronger Rotax aircraft engine during Sun 'n' Fun

ReleaseZenith CH 750 flies with new Rotax 912iS

ReleaseBRP reveals even better fuel economy for Rotax 912 iS aircraft engines than initially believed

ReleaseTecnam announces the launch of the 'Astore' next-generation Light Sport Aircraft

ReleasePerfect pairing - CT airframe and Rotax 912iS engine

ReleaseTecnam delivers first Rotax 912iS powered P2008

ReleaseFlight Design celebrates 25 years with new "Jubilee" series

ReleaseBRP's Rotax 912 iS aircrft engine receives EASA type certification

ReleaseRotax 912 iS aircraft engine now ASTM certified

ReleasePipistrel is proud to announce the release of our new aircraft, the Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer

ReleaseNew MT-Propeller for UL / LSA

ReleaseRockwell Collins' electronic Engine Control Unit brings the Rotax 912 iS aircraft engine into a new era of propulsion efficiency for light aircraft

ReleaseBRP introduces most fuel efficient aircraft engine in the industry, the Rotax 912 iS

ReleaseThe double NASA Challenge winner Pipistrel Virus SW now with Rotax 912 iS