AERO 2024: BRP-Rotax 916iS/c wins Aerokurier and Fliegermagazin Award



Gunskirchen, Austria, April 23rd 2024 – This year, the BRP-Rotax team had the honor of taking home two prestigious awards from the 30th AERO aviation trade fair Friedrichshafen. On Wednesday evening, the Aerokurier presented its annually selected Audience Award in eight innovation categories, voted by its readers.

In the propulsion systemscategory, the Rotax 916iS/c emerged as the clear winner. "Here at AERO, the success of the Rotax 916iS/c is once again evident through numerous new installations. The expression of satisfaction and enthusiasm from Aerokurier and Fliegermagazin readers confirms our path towards the future", says Peter Oelsinger, General Manager BRP-Rotax / Member of the Management Board, Vice President Sales, Marketing RPS-Business & Communications. "We are particularly pleased with JMB VL3 and CubCrafters Carbon Cub UL powered by the 916iS, which took first and second place in the Aerokurier category ULS/LSA."

Also, for the 13th time, Fliegermagazin awarded its coveted Reader's Prize. In the category Innovation of the Year, the Rotax 916iS/c claimed the top spot thanks to numerous voters.

Numerous 916iS/c installations among international aircraft manufacturers
Rotax Aircraft engines have traditionally had a strong presence at AERO Friedrichshafen which represents one of the largest international trade shows for general aviation. Alongside the already well-known designs of the Rotax engine line-up, there are now more and more installations of the 916iS/c to be seen. Numerous brands demonstrate in various applications what is now possible with the new engine from BRP-Rotax. "We are particularly impressed this year by aircraft manufacturers such as JMB, Bristell & Sling, who have demonstrated their airworthiness just one year after the 916iS/c product launch", says Peter Oelsinger. "One can only look forward to next year. We thank all our partners for this uniquely European show."