Wed, Aug 15, 2007
Announces Engine Change For S-33 Independence VLJ
"Faster." That's the common theme behind two recent
announcements by Spectrum Aeronautical LLC, which tells ANN it
continues to make strides in bringing two new business jets to
market.
Spectrum tells ANN the company plans to accelerate the FAA Type
Certification program for its upcoming S-40 "Freedom" light jet
offering... while also making an engine change to the smaller S-33
"Independence" very-light jet.
Linden Blue, Chairman and founder of Spectrum, says the company
recently decided to use the Williams FJ33-4A-19 engine on the S-33
Independence, instead of the previously announced FJ33-4A-15. Blue
says the change will give the VLJ a substantial step up in thrust
-- a combined 3,500 lbs, according to company specs -- as well as
efficiency.
"The Independence already had the highest thrust to weight ratio
of any business jet, and now it's even better," Blue said. "Also,
the -19 incorporates Williams' latest technology, so with the
additional thrust it has even better fuel specifics. We're
enthusiastic about continuing to work with Williams on this
exceptional airplane."
As for the larger S-40 Freedom (below), Spectrum says it is
taking full advantage of opportunities in development of the
Honda-powered light jet... and the program has gained momentum over
the past year.
"We've made the decision to accelerate the Freedom's development
and move its anticipated TC schedule up by about a year," said
Spectrum President Austin Blue. Previously, Spectrum looked to
certify the S-40 in 2010; now, the company is targeting a TC in
2009, in line with the anticipated certification date for the HF120
engine.
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