| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Christen Industries |
| Founded | 1991 (1991) |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Website | aviataircraft |
Aviat Aircraft Inc. is an American manufacturer of sport and utilityaircraft based inAfton, Wyoming.[1]
The company was founded in 1991 based on the history of theCall Aircraft Company and the product lines of the Pitts andChristen companies.[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 Swift with the intent on bringing the example back into production. A lawsuit between LoPresti's use of the design for theLoPresti Fury delayed entry of both aircraft from the market.[6]
The company also produces theAviat 150 andAviat 152. These are overhauled, rebuilt and paintedCessna 150 andCessna 152s.[7]
| 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 |
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