Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 25, 2023 — Continental®, a subsidiary of Continental Aerospace
Technologies Holding Limited (HKEX: 232.HK), is proud to announce that it has received the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Validated Type Certificate (VTC) for its CD-300 Jet-A Piston
engine. This notable achievement validates the engine’s compliance with the FAA’s strict
airworthiness and safety standards. This validation has been an excellent example of the
streamlined validation process based on the FAA-EASA bilateral agreement, marking a significant
milestone for both Continental® and future CD-300 owners in the United States.
“We are thrilled to receive the VTC for the CD-300 Jet-A engine,” said Karen Hong, CEO &
President of Continental®. “This VTC achievement represents our commitment to bringing cuttingedge technology and advanced engine solutions to the aviation industry. This engine demonstrates
the latest piston engine technology that is leading the way for more sustainability in general
aviation.”
Since the CD-300 received its Type Certification from European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) in 2017, the engine has celebrated numerous milestones including being named the
powerplant of choice by Diamond Aircraft for the DA50 RG. Over the years, Continental® has
extended the Time Between Replacement (TBR) to 2,000 hours and successfully powered the
Diamondo Earthrounding flight around the world to promote sustainable aviation, showcasing the
6-cylinder engine’s fuel efficiency. As the CD series of engines proudly celebrated surpassing 10
million flight hours earlier this year, this latest milestone paves the way for pilots across the
United States to experience the exceptional performance and reliability of the CD-300 engine on
Jet-A fuel. Continental® is excited to see pilots embark on their adventures with confidence,
knowing they have the power of a Continental® Jet-A engine in front of them and the expertise of
the Continental® team behind them.
