Phillips Aviation Co.

1936: (James A) Phillips Aviation Co
South Pasadena & Van Nuys CA.
USA

Phillips Aviation Co was founded from Western Airmotive Corp in 1940 in Los Angeles, California, to continue development of light two-seat monoplane, the Phillips I-B, designed originally by Aero Engineering Corporation.

1940: Acquired rights from Aero Engineering Corp and Driggs (Western Airmotive), Long Beach CA.
Also built CT-1 two-seat biplane.

1941: Rights to Skylark and D-333 motor sold to Ayers Aviation Corp, Reno NV.

Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation

Government corporation established in 1973 to promote development of a Philippines aerospace industry. Aircraft manufacture was undertaken until 1982 by a subsidiary company, National Aero Manufacturing Corporation. Assembled 44 MBB BO 105 helicopters and 67 Britten-Norman Islanders. A four-seat utility high-wing monoplane powered by a 300 hp Textron Lycoming engine was designed. Assembled 24 SIAI-Marchetti S211 jet trainers, 18 SF.260TP turboprop trainers, and eight Lancair lightplanes. Became partner in Eurocopter Philippines to assemble Eurocopter helicopters from kits (plus sales and maintenance). Philippine Helicopter Services Inc subsidiary maintains BO 105s and MD 500s.

Pheasant Aircraft Company

1927
Lee R Briggs Flying School
Memphis MO.
USA

1928
Reorganized by Adolf/Andre Bechaud Co as Pheasant Aircraft Co
Fond du Lac WI.
USA

Pheasant Aircraft Company’s first product in mid-1920s was Pheasant three-seat commercial biplane with 90 hp Curtiss OX-5 engine, followed by Traveler single-seat cabin monoplane.

1930: Absorbed by Dayton Aero & Engr Co.