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Diesel aircraft engines sound efficient, but are they actually safe?

Diesel aircraft engines promise lower fuel burn and cheaper operating costs at a time when every gallon and every kilogram ...

These Companies Make Diesel Airplane Engines, But Are They Good For Flying?

Diesel aircraft engines from Diamond and Piper offer 60% better range and Jet A compatibility. Explore retrofits from ...
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DeltaHawk DHK180 Engine Heads To Production

DeltaHawk Engines Inc.'s new DHK180 piston engine, which was FAA certified in May, is heading toward production, the company announced Monday at EAA AirVenture. According to Dennis Webb, DeltaHawk ...
Aviation Week

Piper, DeltaHawk Partner To Replace Seminole’s Piston Engine

OSHKOSH—Piper Aircraft has partnered with jet-fueled, diesel piston-engine maker DeltaHawk to give future buyers of PA-44 Seminoles a way to bypass the looming U.S. transition away from leaded avgas.
Aviation Week

Bushliner DH 1850 Selected As Launch Platform For DeltaHawk Engine

OSHKOSH—Bushliner’s 1850 aircraft has been selected by DeltaHawk as the launch platform for its DHK6A350 engine. The two companies signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) formalizing the deal for the ...
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Can Airplane Engines Run On Diesel Fuel?

Just as with the automotive industry, there are a variety of aircraft engines designed to run on various types of fuels. Even electric planes are something we're likely to see more of in the future.