Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturer News

Announces Dealerships Available in Select Regions

South Woodstock, CONNECTICUT / March 6, 2008-Flight Design USA unveiled their new CTLS to a warm reception at the January 2008 Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo. As the German producer promised, this was not an introduction to be followed by a long wait before manufacturing started. In keeping with corporate policy, aircraft are fully certified when released and can be ordered immediately.

Southern California Event Opens March 27th

March 6, 2008 (Duluth, MN) – Today AMPT Associates released an updated list of exhibitors for FLYING magazine’s inaugural Parade of Pistons powered by AMPT. The Southern California piston aircraft expo continues to build momentum with new aircraft exhibitors joining the event as recently as last week.

Logs First Flying Boat Delivery in the USA

Davenport FL / March 3, 2008 - SeaMax USA is pleased to announce its new SLSA flying boat has delivered the first customer airplane to an American pilot. SeaMax USA (http://seamaxusa.com/seamax-usa.phtml) believes this is the first flying boat delivery to a retail customer certified under the ASTM standards.

3/1/2008 - JIHLAVAN airplanes, s.r.o., manufacturer of the KP-5, has joined forces with SIMVISION, the well known manufacturer of Civil, Military and Transport flight simulators.

February 18, 2008:  Many builders have recently learned about the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) announced moratorium on new additions to the "51-percent approved list."  As the Experimental Aircraft Assoc. (EAA) website clarifies, the temporary suspension applies to the FAA's "customary practice of providing to aircraft kit manufacturers and builders courtesy evaluations of new kits’ compliance with the 51 percent requirement" and does not mean that the FAA is ceasing to conduct airworthiness certifications.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, JANUARY 28, 2008 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today an expanded array of optional equipment available for its popular Legend Cub. The wide range of options offered enhances the safety, operation, and joy of ownership of the two-place recreational aircraft.

1/24/2008 - In a special ceremony at CubCrafters’ manufacturing facility in Yakima, WA, Boeing Commercial Aircraft President and CEO Scott Carson took delivery of his brand new SPORT CUB S2. Also making its debut was the unique paint scheme requested by Mr. Carson in tribute to his alma mater Washington State University.

1/24/2008 - “It is a great pleasure to announce to all current and future customers that we have named Becky Teerink to the position of Customer Support Manager” CubCrafters President Todd Simmons said today.

1/23/2008 Yakima, WA - Today two local Yakima Valley businesses, CubCrafters and Central Valley Bank, announced the start of a long-term partnership. CubCrafters President Todd Simmons commented, “It’s a pleasure to announce this new banking relationship to start the New Year.

Apollo Monsoon AS-IV trike first serial production model out at Sebring Aviation Expo in Florida. Ballistic Recovery System for the whole aircraft is included in the standard price for enhanced safety for extreme emergencies.