CAT counting days to new facility

Continental Aerospace Technologies (CAT) officials are counting down the days until its new facility opens at the Mobile (Ala.) Aeroplex at Brookley. The Mobile-based firm is entering a new market. Continental developed an engine – the Continental Prime 10-370-DA3A – for a new line of Piper Aircraft training planes. The 180-horsepower engine will be manufactured in Mobile and Continental will provide customer service and tech support. Florida-based Piper noted in a news release that a “growing demand for professionally trained pilots” is fueling the expansion of its product line. The two companies have an 82-year-old partnership. Continental is also adding a new ignition system kit, Shower of Sparks, to its product line. The technology eliminates recurring mandatory inspections. The company was once known as Continental Motors. It has become an industry leader in new and rebuilt FAA-certified piston engines – both gas and diesel – as well as spare parts and components for small propeller-driven airplanes. (Source: Mobile Chamber 07/2019)