In 1985 Meteor changed its name to Iniziative Industriali Italiane, relocating to a new factory near Rome in 1989.
1998:
Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A. / Meteor S.p.A
150, Corso Trieste
I 00198 Rome
Italy
The Italian aircraft manufacturer was declared bankrupt in May 2008.
1995: PO Box 12275, El Cajon, CA 92022-2275, USA.
A very light tandem two-seat monoplane (first flown 1990).
Brasil
Developed IPE 06 Curucaca very light tandem two-seat monoplane (first flown 1990).
Chile
Following demise of program to develop single-seat attack helicopter from BO 105, company developed C206L-III multipurpose helicopter from Bell LongRanger (first flown 1989), featuring pilot only in cockpit behind flat-plate glazing, plus cabin accommodation. Took new name Industria Metalurgica del Norte Ltda 1992.
A two-seat sporting, training, and agricultural lightplane (first flown 1987).
Peru
Originally intended to assemble Aermacchi MB-339A jet trainers, but instead put into production Chuspi two-seat sporting, training, and agricultural lightplane (first flown 1987). Later planned to build Aero Boero lightplanes and Pilatus Turbo Porter types.
Single plane, shoulder wing, cockpit enclosed, twin booms/rudders, pusher. POWERPLANT: Lloyd twin-cylinder, electric starter. LANDING GEAR: Tricycle, steerable nosewheel.
Wingspan 32 ft
Wing area 160 sq.ft.
Aspect ratio 6.5:1.
Length 179”.
Empty weight 233 lbs.
Payload 225 lbs.
Wing loading 2.25 lbs/sq.ft.
Cruise speed 42 mph.
Stall speed 30 mph.
Vmax 55 mph.
Takeoff run 300’.
Landing roll 150’.
Climb rate 300+ fpm.
Fuel capacity 2.2 USG.
Engine displacement 400cc.
Rated hp 22.
1983: 55339 Ash Road, Osceola, IN46561, USA.
UL builder
IndUS Aviation is an American light aircraft manufacturer founded in 1994 by Ram Pattisapu, M.D., and headquartered in Dallas, Texas at the Dallas Executive Airport. The company manufactures variants of the Thorp T-211 and the T-111, originally designed by John Thorp. Sub-assembly and component manufacturing is contracted out to the Indian company Taneja Aerospace & Aviation with final assembly in the company’s Dallas factory.
IndUS acquired the rights to the Thorp T-211, including tooling and parts. IndUS Aviation was developing an improved version of the Thorp T-211 which they call the Thorpedo LP and the Sport E.
By February 2010 the company had 28 aircraft in customer hands and registered with the FAA, including one T-11 Sky Skooter and 27 T-211s.
In March 2010, due to the ongoing economic situation, the company was undergoing a reorganization and its website domain registration had expired. By December 2010 the company reorganization was still reported as underway while the website had been restored.
