High-Performance, Premium Work for the Discerning Aviator On Tap Courtesy of the Barrett Family
Barrett Precision Engines (BPE) made their way out to Sun 'n Fun again this year, showing off some of their handiwork in repairing Lycoming and Continental engines to factory spec - and beyond. BPE, like other overhaul facilities, make their bones on bringing powerplants back to peak condition. BPE is an FAA-certified Class 1 Powerplant Repair Station, capable of dealing with most any engine problem seen in common General Aviation use.
Jet A Powered Twin Chosen for Flight Training at Al Maktoum
Diamond sold another one of its brand-new, diesel-powered DA42-VIs to the Al Maktoum International-Dubai World Central Airport for use under the Emirates’ National Cadet Pilot Program. The Austro engines allow the Diamond to burn regular, cheaper JetA instead of avgas, lowering costs for both operators and students with widely available fuel. Al Maktoum's new twin will be put to work in the multi-engine phase of their training curriculum, doing the same bridging from light singles to larger crew environments like any other commercial training environment.
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