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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founder | Mike Blyth |
| Headquarters | Dal Fouche,Springs, Gauteng , |
Key people | Former Chief Engineer & Designer: Vladimir Chechin |
| Products | Light-sport aircraft Ultralight aircraft |
| Website | www |
Rainbow SkyReach (Pty) Ltd is a South Africanaircraft manufacturer based at theSprings Airfield in Dal Fouche,Springs, Gauteng. It was formerly known asRainbow Aircraft (Pty) Ltd. The company specialises in the design and manufacture of fixed-wingLight-sport aircraft.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
The company was founded by Mike Blyth in South Africa asRainbow Aircraft (Pty) Ltd. Vladimir Chechin came as a visitor to the country from Russia in 1994 and decided to immigrate, finding work at Blyth's company. In 2002 Chechin purchased the company from Blyth.[2]
The company's name was changed toRainbow SkyReach (Pty) Ltd in the 2010s and theRainbow Cheetah was developed into theSkyReach BushCat.[8][9]
In May 2024, the company announced that it would stop manufacturing new aircraft. However, it would continue on as a maintenance organisation to service the existing fleet, both locally as well as supplying parts internationally. In November of the same year, it was announced[10] that the company would cease trading, and the company Inteliectual Property and manufacturing rights had been bought by Bushcat Aircraft Australia.
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
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| Rainbow Aerotrike Cobra | 70 (2005) | Ultralight trike | |
| Rainbow Aerotrike Safari | 45 (2000) | Ultralight trike | |
| Rainbow Aerotrike Scout | 45 (2000) | Ultralight trike | |
| Rainbow Aerotrike Spirit | Ultralight trike | ||
| Rainbow Cheetah | Fixed-wingLight-sport aircraft | ||
| Rainbow Cheetah XLS | 2012 | Fixed-wing light-sport aircraft | |
| SkyReach BushCat | 2014 | Fixed-wing light-sport aircraft |
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