28 June 2007
Cessna has announced an agreement with German company Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH to collaborate on future programmes. These programmes will centre on the Thielert diesel engine. There aren’t many details at present: those will be announced towards the end of year.
Cessna was enthusiastic about the collaboration: “We think the Thielert engine may provide a very worthwhile power option for many of our customers since it runs on jet fuel and diesel,” said Cessna Vice President, Worldwide Propeller Aircraft Sales John Doman. “We have had discussions with Frank Thielert and his group for some time, and we think the time is right to move forward.”
Thielert has a number of European certifications for retrofitting engines to Cessna aircraft.
