Austro Engine GmbH and its partners, including Diamond Aircraft, are announcing plans to hold an official launch event for the AE 300 engine shortly after receipt of Type Certificate for the engine from EASA, expected in fall 2008.
The launch event will be held at Austro Engine GmbH in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, and all members of the media will be invited to attend. The event is expected to last two days, and will include:
- A detailed briefing on the AE 300 engine program, including technical specs and further development and certifications planned for the engine in other markets, including FAA certification.
- A guided tour of the Austro Engine factory, with access to key company personnel as well as key facilities, including engine test cells.
- Opportunity on the second day for media to experience the Austro Engine in flight during a select number of demonstration flights offered in the DA40, DA42 and DA50 Magnum Diamond airplanes, which are undergoing certification with the AE 300 engine.
Media will be invited to bring both still and video camera teams to provide an opportunity for detailed coverage of this exciting new engine program.
An invitation to the event will be sent out closer to the actual event date. Members of the media who are interested in participating can send an e-mail with their contact information to office@austroengine.at to ensure priority notification of event details.
For more information about Austro Engine GmbH, please visit www.austroengine.at.
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