Aviat
Aviat Aircraft Inc. is an American manufacturer of sport and utility aircraft based in Afton, Wyoming.[1]
Industry | Aerospace |
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Predecessor | Christen Industries |
Founded | 1991 |
Headquarters | , United States |
Website | aviataircraft |
History
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Aviat Aircraft Cessna 152
The company was founded in 1991 based on the history of the Call Aircraft Company and the product lines of the Pitts and Christen companies.[2][3] In 1995, the company was purchased by Stuart Horn and renamed Aviat Aircraft Incorporated.[4][5]
In 1999, Aviat purchased the rights to the Globe Swift with the intent on bringing the example back into production. A lawsuit between LoPresti's use of the design for the LoPresti Fury delayed entry of both aircraft from the market.[6]
Aircraft
Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
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Aviat Special | Single engine aerobatic biplane | ||
Aviat Eagle II | Single engine aerobatic biplane | ||
Aviat Husky | Single engine cabin monoplane | ||
Aviat 152 | Single engine cabin monoplane | ||
References
- Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 94. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- "Makers of Pitts Special Sell Intrests". Casper Star-Tribune. 13 June 1991. p. A11. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- Ifland, Jane (20 July 1991). "Can You Not Keep a Secret?". Casper Star-Tribune. p. 37. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- "Aviat Aircraft History". Aviat Aircraft. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- Kohlman, Matt (1 January 1996). "Pitts Planes Loop the Loop". Santa Maria Times. Associated Press. p. C-5. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- "Lopresti Countersues Aviat Over Swift". Flying Magazine. September 1999. p. 32.
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