Superior- Safari Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUPERIOR AIR PARTS ANNOUNCES THAT SAFARI HELICOPTER WILL NOW OFFER THE XP-360 ENGINE AS A FACTORY OPTION FOR THE
SAFARI 400 KIT HELICOPTER
Coppell, TX, November 04, 2014 — Scott Hayes, V.P. Sales and Marketing for Superior Air Parts, Inc., announced today that Safari Helicopters has selected its 180-horsepower XP-360 Engine as an option for its Safari 400, two-place, kit helicopter.
“Safari has become the premier name in the kit-built, personal helicopter market and to have them to make our XP-360 Engine a factory option for the Safari 400 is a point of great pride for everyone at Superior,” Hayes stated. “We look forward to our XP-360 Engines providing Safari builders around the world with years of pure flying enjoyment.”
“Safari Helicopters have always been powered by very dependable aircraft engines. In fact, a number of our builders have opted to use the Superior engines for a long time,” stated Megan Wright, Sales and Marketing Manager, Safari Helicopter. “Now with Superior’s strong re-entry into the experimental engine market they are now providing us with an attractive and economical 180-horsepower engine option for the Safari 400’s complete build kit.”
“With the proven history, power and reliability to compete with other available engines, combined with the added benefits of aggressive pricing and excellent customer support, we are extremely pleased to offer Superior’s engines to our customers,” she said.
About Safari Helicopters
Located in Marianna, Florida, Safari Helicopter is a division of CHR International, Inc. Safari is American owned and operated and has been manufacturing two-place personal kit-built helicopters since 1986. To date, the company has sold over 225 Safari Helicopter kits and there are currently over 190 helicopters flying around the world. For more information, visit: www.SafariHelicopter.com.
About Superior Air Parts, Inc.
Superior Air Parts, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Superior Aviation Group, is a leading manufacturer of FAA approved aftermarket replacement parts for Lycoming and Continental aircraft engines. In addition, the company manufactures the FAA certified Vantage Engine and the XP-Series Engine family for experimental and sport aircraft builders. For more information, visit: www.superiorairparts.com