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  Piqua, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2017 — For the fourth consecutive year, Hartzell Propeller will be the 2017 propeller technical partner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, known as the new dimension of motorsports. The first race of the 2017 series is scheduled Feb. 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Hartzell will provide its […]

  Piqua, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2017 — Hartzell Propeller’s four-blade lightweight aluminum propeller has been selected by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) for its HTT-40 two-place turbine basic trainer aircraft. The new indigenous HTT-40 is designed and built by HAL under the country’s Make In India initiative. The HTT-40 will replace the piston-powered HPT-32 Deepak trainer […]

New Orleans, Oct. 3, 2016 – In advance of the annual MMOPA Convention, Hartzell Propeller released special pricing for the company’s five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper’s new M500. The Malibu/Mirage Owners & Pilots Association (MMOPA) convention begins here Oct. 5-9. The $49,000 list price includes the new five-blade […]

Piqua, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2016 – The Red Bull Air Race World Championship and Hartzell Propeller will be bring the exciting race series to the United States in October, for championship races in Indianapolis and Las Vegas as the series wraps up its international schedule. For the third consecutive year, Hartzell Propeller is the propeller […]

Phoenix, Ariz., Sept. 19, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller has delivered 230 advanced swept airfoil five-blade props for Daher TBM 700/850/900/930 aircraft, since FAA approval in 2014. The announcement was made today in advance of the Annual TBM Owners and Pilots Association Convention to be held here Sept. 21-24. “Hartzell’s high performance structural composite propellers are […]

Oshkosh, Wisc., July 25, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller’s composite swept tip Trailblazer prop and CubCrafters XCub were made for each other. Hartzell announced today at EAA AirVenture that CubCrafters had picked the Trailblazer as standard equipment on its newest Flagship the XCub. “Like the XCub itself, Hartzell’s Trailblazer props are lighter, faster and stronger than […]

Oshkosh, Wisc., July 24, 2016 – In an aviation industry first, Hartzell Propeller has extended the warranty on its Top Prop conversion propellers all the way through first overhaul. This is the longest warranty for propellers offered anywhere in the general aviation industry. “As a pilot and aircraft owner myself, I know that cost is […]

Piqua, Ohio, July 18, 2016 – Evolution Aircraft has completed extensive performance and noise testing confirming the performance improvements of the new Hartzell five-blade composite swept tip constant speed prop for the Turbine Evolution. The new technology 82.5-inch diameter five-blade propeller is available as an optional performance upgrade in place of the four-blade Hartzell aluminum […]

Piqua, Ohio, July 11, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller and airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions are collaborating on a Supplemental Type Certificate for a new four-blade composite swept propeller for single-engine Supervan 900™ aircraft. The propeller STC is expected fourth quarter 2016. “The Hartzell/Texas Turbine program matches engine upgrades for converted Cessna Caravans with structural composite […]

  Piqua, Ohio, July 5, 2016 – Hundreds of single-engine Cessna Caravan 208 aircraft are now eligible for conversion to three-blade aluminum props from Hartzell Propeller through an amended Supplemental Type Certificate. The propeller is available with a TKS ice protection system approved for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). This is the identical propeller that […]

Hartzell Propeller Co-Sponsors Pilot Proficiency and Airshow Performers at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh Piqua, Ohio, June 27, 2016 – If you are one of the half a million visitors to EAA AirVenture 2016 or are piloting one of the 10,000 aircraft at the “world’s greatest aviation gathering,” in Oshkosh, Wisc., then the chances are pretty […]

  Hartzell 5-Blade Carbon Fiber Propeller Available For Finnoff Aviation Pilatus PC-12 Engine Upgrade Piqua, Ohio, June 6, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller has received an amended STC for installation of the propeller company’s newest five-blade composite swept tip prop on Finnoff Aviation P&W PT6A-67P engine upgrades for Pre-NG Pilatus PC-12s. The new technology five-blade propeller […]

CUBCRAFTERS DEBUTS NEW FLAGSHIP: XCub Company Sets New Standard for Sport Utility Aircraft Yakima, Washington – Jun 6, 2016: CubCrafters is introducing its new top-of-the-line aircraft, XCub. The new model received FAA Type Certification on June 2, 2016 and is available immediately. XCub is lighter, faster and stronger than any aircraft in its category. XCub […]

  Hartzell Propeller Approves Intercontinental Jet as Recommended Service Facility for Central Plains Piqua, Ohio, May 31, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. has appointed Intercontinental Jet Service Corp. as a Recommended Service Facility. Based in Oklahoma at Tulsa International Airport, Intercontinental Jet Service’s Propeller Shop provides overhaul and repair services for the central plains. “Intercontinental […]

Hartzell, European Service Facilities Exhibit at AERO Friedrichshafen Piqua, Ohio, April 18, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller and its extensive network of European Recommended Service Facilities are co-exhibiting at AERO Friedrichshafen, the global show for general aviation, from April 20-23. Hartzell Propeller is highlighting approvals for the five-blade structural composite propeller for the Piper Meridian and […]

              Lakeland, Fla., April 4, 2016 – Wipaire, Inc. has received certification for Hartzell Propeller’s composite Trailblazer props destined for Cessna T206H aircraft. The prop is available for floatplanes and landplanes and delivers increased performance in both configurations. As tested on a Wipline 3450-equipped T206H, the Trailblazer offers an […]

Piqua, Ohio, March 21, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller will commence an extensive 2016 airshow schedule with an appearance at the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo April 5-10 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Florida.   Hartzell’s 2016 exhibitions season will cover the world, including North America, South America, Europe and China, reflecting the […]

Piqua, Ohio, March 16, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller Inc., working with American Champion Aircraft Corp., has received Supplemental Type Certificate approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for installation of the company’s new carbon fiber Trailblazer constant speed propellers on Scout aircraft. Included in the STC are 8GCBC Scout and Denali Scout aircraft. The Hartzell 80-inch, […]

Hartzell Propeller Receives STC for New 5-Blade Prop for Piper Meridian & M500   VERO BEACH, Fla., March 7, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper’s new M500. Hartzell collaborated closely with Piper Aircraft on the STC for […]

Hartzell Propeller Receives STC for New 5-Blade Prop for Piper Meridian & M500 Piqua, Ohio, March 7, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper’s new M500. Hartzell collaborated closely with Piper Aircraft on the STC for the […]