Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturer News

Competitive Pricing in US Dollars and Euros Plus True 4-Seat Performance

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 4 May 2011 - After the recent successful launch of their new four seat C4, Flight Design identified how their fresh all carbon speedster will soundly alter the market by combining true four adult cabin room and performance with a price point offering exceptional value ... a winning combination simply not available in any other aircraft today.

U.S. Importer Further Increases "Domestic Content"

Lakeland, FLORIDA (Sun 'n Fun 2011) / March 31, 2011- Detroit auto manufacturers use the phrase "Domestic Content" to explain the portion of their vehicles that is fabricated in America. For several years, importer Flight Design USA has been using an increasing portion of USA made components in the CT and MC series aircraft they sell to Americans.

Company Donates System to Able Flight at Sun 'n Fun

Lakeland, FLORIDA (Sun 'n Fun 2011) / March 31, 2011 - Flight Design GmbH, creator and builder of the market leading CT series of Light-Sport Aircraft, wants to help disabled pilots in their quest to learn to fly. To support the great work being done by Able Flight (http://www.ableflight.org/) Flight Design donated one of its hand control systems for use by a disabled student who has access to a Flight Design aircraft. With the largest fleet among LSA, more Flight Design CTs and MCs are available for this use.

Police Join Fire Departments to Use Popular LSA

South Woodstock, CONNECTICUT / February 28, 2011 — Tulare County is situated about a hundred miles north of Los Angeles near California’s Sequoia National Forest. Facing the same budget constraints as many localities, Tulare County Sheriff Department Captain David Williams chose a Light-Sport Aircraft to perform patrol duties. He ordered a Flight Design CTLS.

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY /  28 February 2011 — As a sign of Flight Design’s growing sophistication, recent introduction of the C4 created to meet EASA certification, and the worldwide acceptance of its U.S.-leading Light-Sport Aircraft, the CTLS, John Doman has joined Flight Design. Bringing his expertise as Vice President for Cessna, Doman recognizes the need for entry-level aircraft that appeal to a new generation of pilots.

First Light-Sport Aircraft Using Amphibious Clamar Floats

South Woodstock, CONNECTICUT / February 8, 2011 — ASTM certification for the amphibious CTLS Floatplane was accepted by FAA on January 15, 2011 and made its public debut at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida a week later. The company announced that it is now ready to accept orders for the CTLS Floatplane. German aircraft producer Flight Design, known for its speedy development cycle, now brings a floatplane to their worldwide dealer network.

Will Unveil Proof-of-Concept Model at Aero and AirVenture 2011

Company Begins Surveying to Gain Customer Feedback on Design

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 8 February 2011 — After leading the U.S. Light-Sport Aircraft market since its inception in April 2005, Flight Design GmbH added new information about their C4, a four seat model patterned after the highly successful CT series. Since quietly announcing the project at the end of 2010, customers, dealers, and news media have asked for further information.

Dallas, TX , Jan 25, 2011 - Dallas-based IndUS Aviation progresses with Chinese partner IPI Technologies and private investors in China to move production of the Thorpedo Light Sport Aircraft to the new LuYangHu General Aviation Development Zone in Weinan, China.

SEBRING, Fla., Jan. 20, 2011 - Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, said today at the annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla., that it has received more than 60 Skycatcher light sport aircraft from Shenyang Aircraft Corporation. In conjunction with its reassembly site at Yingling Aviation in Wichita, Kan., Cessna has delivered more than 30 Skycatchers.

European Aviation Safety Agency Issues Design Organization Approval

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 13 January 2011 — Flight Design GmbH, creator and builder of the best selling CT-series of Light-Sport Aircraft, earned Design Organization Approval (DOA) from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to pursue Type Certification of Aircraft with EASA for non-complex aircraft up to 1.200 kilograms (2,640 pounds) MTOW.