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News From TCM
Continental Motors FADEC Program Reaches Major Milestones
Mobile, AL, April 8, 2008 - Continental Motors announced today that their FADEC engine program has reached two major program milestones - the delivery of the 100th certificated FADEC engine used on a production aircraft and the accumulation of 13,000 flight hours in the FADEC fleet. To read more , Click Here.
Continental-Powered SkyCatcher Prototype Takes Flight
Wichita, KS, March 10, 2008 – Cessna’s first Continental-Powered prototype took to the air for the first time today! This first one-hour flight of the SkyCatcher consisted of flight maneuvers to evaluate the airplanes controllability and stability. To read more about this flight, Click Here.
Continental Motors President Interviewed by Aviation Consumer
Mobile AL, February 18, 2008 – Aviation Consumer editor Paul Bertorelli interviewed Teledyne Continental Motors President Rhett Ross. Discussions include factory and product modernization and the development of an engine that operates on Jet A! To listen to the interview, Click Here. (works best with Windows Media Player)
Teledyne Mattituck Delivers 50th PowerLink ALPHA TMX Engine
Sebring, FL – January 17, 2008 - Teledyne Mattituck Services announces the delivery of its 50th PowerLink FADEC equipped TMX engine. The PowerLink TMX engine will be installed into a California based kit airplane project. Read more.
Teledyne Continental Motors Announces Retirement of John Oakley
Mobile, AL – December 19, 2007 - Teledyne Continental Motors announces the February 1, 2008 retirement of John Oakley, Special Manufacturing Advisor to Teledyne Continental Motors’ President, Rhett Ross, after a distinguished 10-year career at Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM). Read more.
Teledyne President Rhett Ross Interviewed by Aero-News Editor Jim Campbell
Mobile AL, December 5, 2007 - Teledyne Continental Motors President participated in a phone interview with Aero-News Editor Jim Campbell this past weekend. During the interview, Mr. Ross discussed present market position, immediate and long term
improvements, increasing customer satisfaction, and future product offerings. To listen to the two-part interview, click here: Part 1 | Part 2 (works best with Windows Media Player)
Teledyne Announces Management Promotions
Thousand Oaks, Calif. – October 31, 2007 - Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) today announced the appointment of Rhett C. Ross as President of Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc., (Piston Engines), effective November 5, 2007. Ross, age 43, succeeds Bryan L. Lewis. Lewis will be retiring on February 1, 2008, after a distinguished 27-year career with Teledyne companies. Read more.
TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS LOOKS TO THE MANDALA AGENCY TO PROPEL BRAND
June 28, 2001 – (Bend, OR) – Teledyne Continental Motors this week named The Mandala Agency, of Bend, Oregon, its new marketing agency of record. The Mobile, Alabama power systems manufacturer is one of the world's oldest and largest makers of piston engines for general aviation aircraft. The Company has enlisted The Mandala Agency to help it communicate the story of its recent investments in state-of-the-art product development, manufacturing and quality control programs. "This is a great opportunity for us to help a stalwart of the aviation industry tell its customers its contemporary story," said Mandala chairman Brian Bowler. "This company has made tremendous investments in advancing its entire operation. It's truly a rebirth of a great brand and we're excited to be a part of it." The Mandala Agency has been involved with the aviation industry for several years through its representation of The Lancair Company, a certified airframe manufacturer. "General Aviation is once again a fast growing business sector. We are extremely pleased to add another great brand in the sector to our roster of clients," Bowler said.
Founded in 1980, The Mandala Agency is a full-service marketing and advertising firm. The Agency provides advertising, marketing and public relations services to clients nationwide including Edge Wireless – AT&T Wireless Communications, Mountain Hardwear, Hi Tec Sports USA, The Old Mill District of Bend, NO-COAT Drywall Systems International, Klamath 1st Federal Bank, BendCable, Teledyne Continental Motors and The Lancair Company.
Aviation Technician Advanced Training Program
Teledyne Continental Motors has developed the Aviation Technician Advanced Training Program for certified aviation technicians. Read More.
Looking To The Future Of General Aviation
Each year TCM participates in the Oshkosh Air Show. The show provides a unique
opportunity to visit with a large cross section of our customer base on a wide variety of
subjects. One of the most commonly asked questions of TCM representatives each year at
Oshkosh relates to the future of the piston powerplant for general aviation. Read More.
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