Ibis Aerospace has delayed the first flight and certification of its Ae270 Ibis single utility turboprop, and is reviewing whether to proceed with the proposed Walter M601 F-powered, unpressurised version. The aircraft is now due to fly by the "beginning of April", while certification for the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A-powered Ae270P is now set for mid-2001. Flight testing of the AIDC/Aero Vodochody aircraft was due to begin this month, with certification in the first quarter of next year.
Source: Flight International
