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Turbotech micro-turbine secures production deals for new light aircraft
A French-designed micro-turbine is transitioning from experimental prototypes to production airframes, securing agreements with manufacturers like Elixir Aircraft and CubCrafters. Turbotech’s regenerative engine captures exhaust heat to pre-warm incoming air, reducing fuel consumption to levels comparable with traditional piston powerplants. Offering multi-fuel capability, digital push-button starts, and a projected 3,000-hour time between overhauls, this technological shift promises flight schools and backcountry pilots significantly simplified engine management and lower maintenance downtime.