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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 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…

Our new engineering facility at KSTP, St. Paul, MN

On July 24, 2018, Posted by , In Momentum News, With No Comments

We are very excited to provide a professional office location for our growing engineering staff – Dan Garrett, Managing Partner Momentum Aeronautics, LLC is excited to announce expansion of its engineering operation to a new facility at the Saint Paul Downtown Airport, KSTP, in St. Paul, MN. The new facility…