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EASA Delivers Type Certificate for Epic E1000 AX
European buyers can start taking delivery in 2027
Epic Aircraft E1000 AX airplane
Epic Aircraft CEO Doug King (second from left) celebrated EASA certification of the E1000 AX at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 20, 2026.

Epic Aircraft today celebrated the issuance of EASA type certification for the E1000 AX turboprop single, the company's latest model and the first of its E1000 line to receive European approval. The certification opens the door for Epic Aircraft to market the airplane to European customers.

The Bend, Oregon aircraft manufacturer now plans to begin European sales activities this year. This will be supported by the region’s first Epic-authorized service center, Airlink Salzburg, and Personalized Flight Training & Examinations, the OEM’s first European flight-training organization.