Cessna and Thielert collaborate on diesel aircraft programmes

I've always liked the aircraft diesel technology.

This is a VERY important development for Thielert.

Cessna and Thielert collaborate on diesel aircraft programmes

Cessna has reached and agreement with Germany's Thielert Aircraft Engines (TAE) to collaborate on future programmes centred on the Thielert diesel engine.

Although both companies are remaining tight-lipped on specific developments, the first programme is likely to be a 135hp (100kW) Centurion 2.0-powered version of the 172 Skyhawk.The engine is already available as a retrofit on the piston single type, but the venture is the first time Cessna will offer a diesel version as standard.

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