Jet-fueled piston engine maker DeltaHawk is positioning to enter the military market as Pentagon interest in Group 3-sized uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) soars, CEO Christopher Ruud said here July 20 ...

Piston-engined fighters ruled the roost for thirty years. A brutal survival of the fittest ensured a rapid evolution of these characterful machines; the final fighters were over six times faster and ...

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced a suite of new enhancements for its Cessna piston lineup, including the Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna ...

Swift Fuels will work with the William J. Hughes Technical Center on engine testing to secure approval from the FAA for the ...

Modern engine monitoring and data analysis are crucial for preventing failures, improving safety, and significantly reducing operational costs in piston aircraft, despite many still relying on ...

Turboprops offer significant capability enhancements (speed, altitude, payload, pressurization) over piston singles, but come with substantially higher acquisition costs ($1.5M-$5M+ vs. $150K-$900K) ...

Aircraft don't use the same kinds of fuel as our cars, but not every plane burns the same type. In fact, there are two ...

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Engines and airframes approved for 100R unleaded avgas represent aircraft consuming 56% of 100LL, Swift Fuels said. Credit: Bill Carey The FAA has expanded the approved list of piston engine models ...

Effective May 1, 2026, Swift Fuels executed a Memo of Understanding to join efforts working with FAA fuel testing experts at ...