Wasatch Aero Announces First Delivery of SD3 and SD3T Aircraft This July 2026

Utah, USA – Wasatch Aero announced that the first delivery of its next-generation training aircraft, the SD3 and SD3T, will take place this July, marking a major milestone in the evolution of modern flight training.

After years of development, the SD3 and its turbine counterpart, the SD3T, are purpose-built to deliver a more efficient, scalable, and advanced training solution for flight schools and aviation organizations across the country. The initial aircraft will enter service shortly after delivery and begin active flight operations.

• The SD3 is powered by a fuel-injected Rotax engine, offering proven reliability and simplicity for primary and advanced training. The SD3T introduces a turbine-powered variant utilizing the TurboTech TP90 engine, delivering turbine performance with significantly lower operating costs compared to traditional turbine aircraft.
• Together, the SD3 and SD3T create a unified training platform that allows students to progress seamlessly from foundational flight training into turbine operations within the same aircraft ecosystem.

Wasatch Aero set out with a clear objective: to build the ultimate flight training aircraft. The result is a platform designed specifically around the needs of modern training environments, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and scalability from day one.

In addition to the aircraft, Wasatch Aero is launching a fully integrated training system that will be included with every aircraft delivery. This includes proprietary programs such as PEAKS, focused on pilot experience, aircraft knowledge, and standardization, as well as SUMMIT, a manufacturer-led training program designed to ensure consistency, safety, and operational excellence across all operators.

The SD3 platform was engineered to meet the demands of high-volume training environments, with a strong emphasis on ease of maintenance, operational efficiency, and safety. The SD3T expands these capabilities further by introducing accessible turbine training, operating on Jet-A fuel with an efficient burn profile that lowers the traditional cost barrier to turbine experience.

The aircraft has also been designed with future regulatory expansion in mind, including alignment with MOSAIC standards, positioning it for broader operational use beyond traditional training environments.

Source: Wasatch Aero