Welcome to RED aircraft
We are a fully certified, privately-owned German company specialising in the design, production, and servicing of high-feature compression-ignition engines and associated technologies such as powertrain electrification.
Additionally, we offer bespoke engineering design from scratch, testing, and optimisation services for specific customer projects. Our wealth of accumulated field experience, know-how, and lessons-learned allow us to deliver optimal customer solutions within fast turn-around times and competitive budgets. RED’s proven track record spans over 25 years of active involvement in powertrain development and is supported by awarded certifications and customer testimonials.
Key Advantages
Compared to piston engines
- Certified to use aviation kerosene, Jet-A1
- Significantly higher continuous and maximum take-off power rating, than other piston engines on the market
- Potential increase of aircraft payload, maximum operation speed and range
- Potential shorter runway & on-route climb time
- Better hot & high performance
- 20-40% lower fuel consumption, positively impact the fuel operation costs
- Digital engine control (FADEC) certified to HW/SW DAL B standard
Compared to turbine engines
- Significantly better fuel efficiency and result in reduction of fuel operation costs
- Potential increase of maximum flight range, due to much lower fuel consumption
- Even more efficient engine operation at lower altitudes
- MRO cost reduction
- Potential to use shorter runway, due to non-existing spool-up time
- Generally better hot & high performance, compared to non-derated turbines
- Lower noise and exhaust gas emissions
Other Products
- All
- Electronic Engine Control
- Firewall Forward Kits
- Fuel Pumps


