Aviat

Aviat Aircraft Inc. is an American manufacturer of sport and utility aircraft based in Afton, Wyoming.[1] . It's the oldest continuously operating aircraft manufacturer in the United States.

Aviat Aircraft makes an aerobatics plane called the Pitts Special, a backcountry flying plane called the Husky, and a kit plane called the Eagle.

The company president and owner is Stuart Horn; he acquired the company in 1996.

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.[2]

Aviat Aircraft Cessna 152

Aircraft models

References

  1. ↑ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 94. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ↑ "Lopresti Countersues Aviat Over Swift". Flying Magazine: 32. September 1999.


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