Piper Aircraft, DeltaHawk Engines Explore Diesel Integration into PA-44 Seminole aircraft

Piper Aircraft Partners with DeltaHawk Engines to Explore Diesel Power for PA-44 Seminole

Lakeland, FL., April 9, 2024 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. and DeltaHawk Engines today announced the entrance into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This relationship marks the beginning of a collaborative effort aimed at exploring the feasibility of integrating DeltaHawk’s diesel engine into Piper’s renowned PA-44 Seminole aircraft.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Piper Aircraft on this exciting project,” said Christopher Ruud, CEO of DeltaHawk. “Our advanced Diesel engine technology has been developed to meet the evolving needs of the aviation industry, and we see tremendous potential in integrating it into Piper’s PA-44 Seminole. This partnership underscores our commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in aviation.”

The MOU outlines the development of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of DeltaHawk’s Diesel engine into both new and retrofit Seminole aircraft. This partnership signifies a commitment to exploring alternative propulsion solutions that offer enhanced efficiency, performance, and sustainability in general aviation.

“We are excited for this collaboration to install the DHK engine into the Seminole for many reasons, especially knowing the reliability of DeltaHawk’s engines,” said Marc Ouellet, VP of Engineering and Manufacturing at Piper Aircraft. “We are constantly seeking opportunities to innovate and advance our aircraft offerings. Working with DeltaHawk on this project aligns with our mission to explore cutting-edge technologies that can deliver significant benefits to our customers and the industry as a whole.”