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Momentum Aeronautics Receives EASA Approval for Heatwave Floats

On April 23, 2026, Posted by , In Momentum News, With No Comments

Expansion into European market follows FAA STC approval Momentum Aeronautics is proud to announce that Heatwave floats have received EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) validation, clearing the way for operation across Europe. This milestone follows the successful FAA STC approval in October 2025 and marks a significant step in bringing…

FAA Grants STC Approval for Heatwave Floats

On November 1, 2025, Posted by , In Momentum News, With No Comments

The FAA has recently granted an STC for Heatwave Floats, the next-generation amphibious scooping floats, which are designed for the Air Tractor AT-802A. This milestone marks the successful completion of years of rigorous engineering, flight testing, and certification work, bringing to market a cutting-edge solution for aerial firefighting missions. “STC…

Momentum Opens New Engineering Facility

On May 8, 2020, Posted by , In Feature, By ,,, , With No Comments

Momentum moves to expanded engineering and modification facility at the Saint Paul Downtown Airport with a growing team

Momentum Completes Dornier Jet Carbon Brake Flight Test Program

Momentum Aeronautics, LLC, has finished yet another carbon brake test at the Mansfield, Ohio Airport. This test program was completed on a Dornier DO-328 jet for an after-market carbon brake manufacturer in cooperation with Ultimate Jet Charters, LLC. Completion of this test program helped expand the company’s FAA PMA product…

Momentum Completes Flight Test Program for Q400 Carbon Brakes

On January 31, 2020, Posted by , In Momentum News, By ,, , With No Comments

Momentum Aeronautics, LLC, is announcing the completion of a flight test program at the Mansfield, Ohio airport in support of an FAA Part Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for an advanced carbon-carbon brake system applicable to Q400 aircraft. The carbon brake system tested for this aircraft will significantly reduce weight while improving…

Aircraft Structures International Corp. Awarded STC for Cessna Caravan Re-life With Guidance from Momentum Aeronautics

On June 7, 2019, Posted by , In Uncategorized, With No Comments

Momentum Aeronautics, LLC is excited to announce the completion of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) awarded to Aircraft Structures International Corporation (ASIC), located in Enid, OK. The new ASIC “Phoenix Phase II” STC provides for replacement of critical empennage, wing strut and fuselage structure in the airframe of Cessna…

Featured Team member: Nicholas Caruso

On January 8, 2019, Posted by , In Feature, With No Comments

Working at Momentum has been very beneficial and a great learning experience. Passion for aerospace and aeronautics fuels Nicholas Caruso, engineer at Momentum, in his quest to continually push himself. Never one to back down from a challenge, he enjoys the opportunity to learn and think outside the box. Working…

Featured Team Member: Abhi Henadirage

On December 5, 2018, Posted by , In Feature, With No Comments

Working at Momentum has been a thrilling experience along with plenty of inspiration to become the best person of myself, both personally and professionally. Abhiruchika (Abhi) Henadirage, Engineer, like many aviation enthusiasts, has loved flying objects since childhood. Armed with a passion for aviation, a degree in Aeronautical and Aerospace…

Featured Team Member: Stanley Victorio

On December 5, 2018, Posted by , In Feature, With No Comments

Always be prepared for the worst outcome on the testing site, while also preparing everything carefully to achieve the best result. Stanley Victorio is an Aerospace Engineer with Momentum. Primarily tasked with flight testing, he brings his experience of developing estimations for drone navigation systems. A typical day may consist…

It Takes a Village for this Piaggio P-180’s STC Flight Test Program

“With proper planning and coordination, a rhythm develops in the flight test program that supports safe and effective execution.” – Stephanie Smith, Momentum Senior Engineer   There’s nothing more fulfilling for a team of professionals than seeing a project come together successfully, having made a contribution to that effort, no…