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During its 11th Annual Odyssey Fly-In held on Friday, Epic Aircraft delivered the 100th certified E1000 &nbsp;turboprop single. The owner of the milestone aircraft—an <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-04-01/epic-unveils-e1000-ax-garmin-autothrottle-and-autoland">E1000 AX</a>&nbsp;with&nbsp;a commemorative logo both on the exterior and seats—will base it in Texas.
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“Achieving this delivery milestone underscores the strength of demand for our aircraft,” said Epic Aircraft CEO Doug King. “We reached our 100th certified aircraft faster than anyone imagined. From our first to our 100th aircraft delivery, each certified Epic reflects the innovation, passion, and commitment of our employees—and the belief of our owner community. Each delivery is more than an aircraft. It’s the beginning of a new adventure.”
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