New Zealand CAA
The CAA of New Zealand issued the type certificate for the RED A03 series.
FAA USA
The US-FAA issued the type certificate E00092EN for the RED A03 series. The validation for the RED A03-005 550 hp is issued on April 7th 2023.
DHC-2 BEAVER
A DHC-2 Beaver powered by the RED A03 V12 Jet-A compression ignition engine combines the well proven workhorse with efficient state of the art engine technology.At a quite comparable firewall forward weight compared to the R985, The RED A03 offers 550 hp which led to a remarkable short take-off distance and a steep climb. The …
Sustainable Aviation Fuels SAF
To get an overview about SAF and what it means for aviation and the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions, the US department of Energy offers information for intense understanding and to monitor the efforts done and the efforts ahead. SAF Jet-A types (Blend according to ASTM D7566 Pathway) are coming to the market. Although the …
A Pilot testimony
A word from the test pilot about his first impressions: „The RED A-03 engine installation in the Sealand modified deHavilland DHC-2 Beaver is a powerful and fuel efficient new powerplant for this venerable airplane. It provides simple operation, and the confidence of near complete redundancy. The liquid cooling system maintains ideal engine operating temperatures from …
ECO-Caravan maiden flight
Ampaire Cessna Eco-Caravan successfully completed the hybrid Jet-A/Electric maiden flight usind the RED A03 Jet-A engine. Los Angeles (Nov 18th, 2922) A Cessna Grand Caravan took off from Camarillo airport, north-east of Los Angeles in a pure hybrid installation using the Ampaire electric motor and battery in combination with the RED A03 V12 Jet-A compression …
Fletcher FU-24 maiden flight
Recently a Fletcher FU-24 took its maiden flight in New Zealand, now using the modern common rail compression ignition RED A03-003 engine with 500 HP, replacing its original 400 HP 8 cylinder AVGAS engine. Diesel Air New Zealand Ltd., in New Zealand, and RED Aircraft, in Germany, have been working hard to retrofit the classic …
RED Aircraft for Eco-Caravan
Ampaire announces RED Aircraft as Reciprocating Engine Supplier for Hybrid-Electric Eco Caravan. Both Companies Envision Collaboration on Additional Hybrid-Electric Programs Oshkosh, WI (July 25, 2022) Ampaire today announced a key exclusive supplier for the hybrid-electric propulsion system it is developing for its Eco Caravan aircraft, an upgrade to the current Cessna Grand Caravan. Ampaire will …
Ampaire Inc. ECO Caravan
Ampaire announces RED Aircraft GmbH as Reciprocating Engine Supplier for Hybrid-Electric Eco Caravan. Both Companies Envision Collaboration on Additional Hybrid-Electric Programs Oshkosh, WI (July 25, 2022) Ampaire today announced a key exclusive supplier for the hybrid-electric propulsion system it is developing for its Eco Caravan aircraft, an upgrade to the current Cessna Grand Caravan. Ampaire will use …
AirTractor AT-301
The AT-301 is widely used for agricultural work and was manufactured by Air Tractor in the US since 1976. The original engine was a P&W R-1340 designed in the 20th of the last century. Although the production numbers were rather high over the years, the fuel consumption and the spare part availability became a real …