Business
The Beginning of a New Era: BRP-Rotax Achieves New Performance Level with the Launch of the Rotax 916iS/c Aircraft Propulsion System
The Beginning of a New Era: BRP-Rotax Achieves New Performance Level with the Launch of the Rotax...
About this update from Brp, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n The Beginning of a New Era: BRP-Rotax Achieves New Performance Level with the Launch of the Rotax 916iS/c Aircraft Propulsion System\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n.prntaj{\nTEXT-ALIGN: JUSTIFY\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n The Rotax 916iS/c showcases its power for the first time ever in a CubCrafters prototype\n \n \n \n \n \n LAKELAND, Fla.\n \n \n ,\n \n \n March 28, 2023\n \n \n /CNW/ - BRP-Rotax, a subsidiary of BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO), is proud to achieve a new level of performance with the launch of its Rotax 916iS/c aircraft propulsion system, which makes it perfectly suitable for four-seater planes and for high performance two-seaters. At 85.8 kilograms and a powerful 160 hp, the 916iS/c offers an unprecedented power-to-weight ratio in the light aircraft segment and is available with an impressive 24-volt option for more cockpit features and comfort. The Rotax 916iS/c made its debut today at the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo in\n \n Lakeland, Florida\n \n , showcasing its power for the first time ever in a CubCrafters aircraft, a new customer of BRP-Rotax.\n \n \n \"The launch of the 916iS/c is yet another testament to our commitment to developing ground-breaking technologies and creating the most advanced propulsion systems for our customers. For us, it was crystal clear that we had to build on the success of the 915 engine. We can now seize new opportunities in the four-seat market segment with a perfectly mature product and thus continue our steady growth of recent years. With the 916iS/c, we are responding to unmet customer needs and living up to the innovation philosophy of our long-standing company,\" said Peter Ölsinger, General Manager, BRP-Rotax, and Vice-President, Sales, Marketing & Communications, Rotax Propulsion Systems.\n \n \n \n Top performance and new opportunities\n \n \n \n In addition, BRP-Rotax offers the 916iS/c as an alternative for IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flights as well as for commercial flying, for example for flight schools and priva...