Aviat
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Christen Industries |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Website | aviataircraft |
Aviat Aircraft Inc.is an American manufacturer of sport and utilityaircraftbased inAfton, Wyoming.[1]
History[edit]
The company was founded in 1991 based on the history of theCall Aircraft Companyand the product lines of the Pitts andChristencompanies.[2][3]In 1995, the company was purchased by Stuart Horn and renamedAviat Aircraft Incorporated.[4][5]
In 1999, Aviat purchased the rights to theGlobe Swiftwith the intent on bringing the example back into production. A lawsuit between LoPresti's use of the design for theLoPresti Furydelayed entry of both aircraft from the market.[6]
The company also produces theAviat 150andAviat 152.These are overhauled, rebuilt and paintedCessna 150andCessna 152s.[7]
Aircraft[edit]
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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[edit]
- ^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 Interests".Casper Star-Tribune.13 June 1991. p. A11.Retrieved27 October2020.
- ^Ifland, Jane (20 July 1991)."Can You Not Keep a Secret?".Casper Star-Tribune.p. 37.Retrieved27 October2020.
- ^"Aviat Aircraft History".Aviat Aircraft.Retrieved26 October2020.
- ^Kohlman, Matt (1 January 1996)."Pitts Planes Loop the Loop".Santa Maria Times.Associated Press. p. C-5.Retrieved26 October2020.
- ^"Lopresti Countersues Aviat Over Swift".Flying Magazine.September 1999. p. 32.
- ^Aviat Aircraft(2021)."152 Reimagined".aviataircraft.com.Archivedfrom the original on 6 May 2021.Retrieved28 May2021.
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