NEWSLETTER APRIL 2026

30 April 2026

 

INNOVATION
The New MCR-4S / 916 Evolution has made its maiden flight!

The new MCR-4S Evolution, now equipped with the Rotax 916iS engine, made its maiden flight on 15 April.
This first flight went according to plan, confirming that the aircraft is functioning correctly overall. Testing is currently ongoing to determine its technical performance characteristics.

This new version keeps the major upgrades introduced recently: optimised aerodynamic design, integration of a Garmin G3X glass cockpit, USB-C ports, three-axis autopilot, airframe parachute, new center console, as well as a cabin fitted with carbon-fibre seats featuring storage armrests, leather/Alcantara upholstery, etc.

The power of the Rotax 916iS, with its 160 hp, significantly improves the rate of climb whilst further optimising fuel efficiency — figures that will be confirmed following the upcoming flights.

The aircraft will soon be delivered to its owner via ACR Aviation, the French distributor based in Haguenau, from whom you too can order your MCR-4S / 916 kit.

DRIADE
The DRIADE (OPV) drone has passed the milestone of 50 flight hours!

The DRIADE programme continues to progress and has just reached a significant milestone, having accumulated more than 50 flight hours in its OPV (Optionally Piloted Vehicle) configuration, and testing is still ongoing.

M.A.L.E. (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) drone, DRIADE stands out for its ability to operate autonomously throughout the entire mission sequence: take-off, navigation, return to base and landing.

Designed as a modular and upgradeable platform, DRIADE is built for long-duration missions (with an endurance of up to 36 hours) and features an optimised architecture that allows it to carry payloads suited to both civilian and military applications.

Reaching the 50-hour milestone confirms the system’s growing reliability and the soundness of the technological choices made by the SE Aviation Group.

—SECOND HAND 
How about going on holiday this summer… with your own plane?

As summer approaches, for aviation enthusiasts like you, a different way of travelling comes to mind quite naturally: flying above.

And rather than driving hundreds of kilometers on the road or wasting ages in traffic jams, why not consider your next getaways aboard your own aircraft? And, as it happens, several aircraft are currently available in our second-hand aircraft fleet.

One of these, the MCR ULC No. 333, stands out for its particularly high level of equipment. Built in 2017 and with just 280 hours on the clock, it is powered by a brand-new Rotax 912 ULS engine and fitted with a three-bladed MTV 34 164-200 propeller. In terms of avionics, it features a Garmin GTR 225 radio, a Garmin GTX 328 transponder and a dual-screen Dynon SkyView HDX 1100.

This MCR has another distinctive feature: it is the former factory demonstrator ULC of SE Aviation Aircraft. As such, it has been assembled and maintained to the highest standards, in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
A rare opportunity for those seeking a high-performance, ultra-reliable aircraft that is immediately available.

 

 

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