Flying a Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 powered Robinson® R44® II, Miami-based pilot Yosuke Chatmaleerat, 28, set a Guinness World Record for the fastest solo helicopter flight through all 48 contiguous states in the United States. Stopping only to refuel, he achieved the feat in just 12 days, 14 hours and 59 minutes. Even though the helicopter journey was fast, it was certainly not a short journey for...

On April 26, 2021, Lycoming delivered its 1,000th engine to the Civil Aviation University of China (CAFUC). Mr. Li Yongjun, the Vice President of CAFUC, made the opening speech for the event, followed by Rocky Zhang, Director of Government Affairs for Textron China. Local CAAC officials were also in attendance. Mike Shih, the Vice President of Textron Aviation, and with Mr. Yongjun, unveiled the...

Submit Your Story Here Since 1929, we’ve been building some of the world’s finest piston aviation engines. Every Lycoming Engine’s story starts in our plant in Williamsport, PA, but we know the story doesn’t end when the engine leaves through our doors. The story continues with you, the ones who fly, maintain, and use these engines. We want to hear your story. Submit a video telling us about Your...

Lycoming Engines is pleased to announce its 2022 training schedule. The training program is now a single class, 5-day course that blends content from both prior courses, which focused on engine theory and disassembly/reassembly. The intent of the redesign is to make it easier for individuals to attend the training in a single-week format. Cost for the course is $1,740. TRAINING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION...