On opening day of the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, officials with Piper Aircraft said they are partnering with DeltaHawk Engines to explore the feasibility of integrating DeltaHawk’s diesel engine into Piper’s PA-44 Seminole.
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the development of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of DeltaHawk’s diesel engine into both new and retrofit Seminole aircraft, according to Piper officials.
“We are excited for this collaboration to install the DHK engine into the Seminole for many reasons, especially knowing the reliability of DeltaHawk’s engines,” said Marc Ouellet, VP of Engineering and Manufacturing at Piper Aircraft. “We are constantly seeking opportunities to innovate and advance our aircraft offerings. Working with DeltaHawk on this project aligns with our mission to explore cutting-edge technologies that can deliver significant benefits to our customers and the industry as a whole.”
Based in Racine, Wisconsin, DeltaHawk Engines is a privately held manufacturer of FAA-certified jet-fueled piston engines for general aviation aircraft and hybrid power systems.
For more information: DeltaHawk.com, Piper.com
Good to see sanity prevailing and compression-ignition (Diesel) engines back in the press after all the nonsense surrounding battery airplanes and SAF. This is the way to go in the future given the widespread availability of Diesel and Jet-A fuel. When Trump is back in the WH our nation’s oil and gas industry will be unleashed again and prices for these fuels will plummet. Even the Greenees should be happy with Diesel power due to its high efficiency.
ok. This will give the rest of us the real world performance of this 2-stroke diesel.!!!
Then, hopefully, some STCs for common aircraft.?