Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam will offer the new Rotax 912iS on all new-build aircraft from July.
The new fuel-injected engine is thought to be significantly more efficient, delivering potential cost savings of between 20 and 40 per cent.
Fitted with a digital engine control unit (ECU) the 912iS is designed to ensure the fuel/air mixture remains optimal at any altitude for a greater range, resulting in lower operating costs and a reduction in CO2 emissions, whilst still producing the same 100 HP as the standard 912 ULS engine.
The new Rotax also has a time of 2000 hours between overhauls (TBO); the same TBO as the 912 engine.
Rotax anticipates final EASA certification of the 912 iS this June for certified aircraft in CS/VLA, CS23 and FAR 23 categories.