And More Citation Mods Are Coming

After receiving a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the FJ44 Stallion in August 2006, Sierra has received EASA Approval for both the Eagle II and Stallion modifications, allowing operations of the much-modified Cessna Citations in Europe and the Middle East.

EASA approval allows owners of aircraft registered within the European Union the ability to upgrade to the Eagle II or Stallion.

"EASA Approval of the Eagle II and Stallion modifications is an important milestone for Sierra," said Mark Huffstutler, CEO of Sierra Industries. "This approval not only demonstrates the sound design which has now been proven to meet the stringent requirements of the European Aviation authority, but it creates a viable product for the European and Middle East market. With our outstanding performance and "right now" availability, we see the Eagle II and Stallion as a very attractive product for our customers across the ocean."

The first aircraft delivered under the new EASA approval was G-VUEM, a Citation 501SP Eagle II owned by Frandley Aviation Partnership LLP of the UK. This aircraft is the most recent of a total of 28 Eagle II and 8 Stallion modifications performed to date.

Sierra's Eagle II enjoys the added power of the Williams FJ44 engine, and adds the company's Eagle wing modification to improve aerodynamics and add fuel capacity. Like Sierra's Stallion, the Eagle II climbs directly to 43,000 ft and accelerates to a high Mach number. With its enhanced fuel specifics and 1,650 NM range, Sierra calls the Eagle II "the perfect aircraft" for intermediate-length trips carrying a crew and six passengers to and from airports that demand high performance.

Sierra’s next FJ44 re-engining program, dubbed "Super II,"  involves adding 3000 lb. thrust Williams FJ44-3 engines to the Cessna 550 Citation II model -- resulting in an increase of 1000 lbs. of thrust and over 400 miles range. Sierra tells ANN the Super II program is well underway with first flight mid-summer and approval in the 3rd quarter of 2007.

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