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Friedrichshafen (Germany), 17 April 2015—The Continental Motors Group Ltd, an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, announced the validation of additional diesel certifications thereby adding more countries to its expanding sales and service network. EASA certifications for CD-100 series jet fuel diesel engines are now active in Russia, South Africa, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and India.
Russian and South African aviation authorities have already validated the Continental Motors Group’s (CMG) EASA STC’s, produced by CMG’s Technify Motors GmbH. This development makes available in these key markets the benefits of fuel efficient and easy to operate CD-135 and CD-155 engines which operate on plentiful diesel and jet fuel. The STC’s cover Cessna 172 and Piper PA-28 models currently equipped with expensive AVGAS technology engines.

CMG received further Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Indian authorities for the installation and operation of its Diesel cycle piston aircraft engine CD-135 in its fleet of 70 the Cessna 172 aircraft, opening this key emerging market to our complete line of fuel efficient and easy to operate CD-100 products. The aviation authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has also validated the engine type certification of the CD-100 series.

Unlike the competitors, Continental diesel engines were developed to be easily integrated with existing cowlings and no weight penalty. "With nearly 4,500 engines manufactured, and more than 4.5 million hours in service, our line of diesel engines are the industry leaders offering our customers world class safety and reliability, making CD-100 series the best choice for flight schools and private owners all over the world. We have worked hard and effectively since market introduction in 2002 to continuously improve and refined our products. Given worldwide availability of jet fuel, both professionals and private operators benefit from CD-100 series engine’s high reliability and significant total operating cost advantages. This makes flying affordable, whether you are running a Flight Academy or flying for fun", explained Ken Suda, Director, Continental Motors Group and President Technify Motors GmbH.

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