Founded 1991 to bring together several organizations undertaking aviation related work and intending to move into civil aircraft development and production, including Moscow Dementyev Aviation Production Association, Gromov Flight Research Institute, and Moscow Aviation Institute. In 1993 received Russian State Certificate as Russia’s first commercially operated aircraft manufacturing company. In 1997 Aviatika withdrew from the program, after which the manufacturer of Aviatika lightplanes became known as KB MAI.
Manufacturer
Aviatik
Zentral-Aviatik Und Automobil Gmbh
Oesterreichische-Ungarische Flugzeugfabrik Aviatik
Automobil and Aviatik AG. was founded at Mülhausen (today in France) in 1910 by the Alsatian Georges Chatel, relocating to Freiburg in 1914 and to Leipzig in 1916. An Aviatik biplane crashed as early as June that year, but company named Aviatik in 1911. Automobil und Aviatik AG established a subsidiary in Vienna as Österreichisch-Ungarische Flugzeugfabrik Aviatik.
The Austro-Hungarian subsidiary also produced a number of its own designs, including fighters such as the D.I.
Made French Farman biplanes and Hanriot monoplanes, but developed original types also. From 1912, the factory started building its own successful biplanes, designed by Robert Wild. On outbreak of war in 1914 transferred works from Mulhausen, Alsace, to Freiburgim-Breisgau. Developed B.I reconnaissance aircraft from earlier Pi 5. Although unarmed, B I was used operationally. C.I-C.III series (1915 onwards) were armed, and reversed earlier pilot-at-back arrangement. C.III used for bombing also. Company also made a few twin-engined Gotha bombers before working on larger R types.
Designed postwar civil aircraft, but activities ceased 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles, and a new company formed to take over the concern, which went into liquidation.
Aviate
1996: The Aviate factory is at Klipriver Airfield, south of Johannesburg.
Trike builder
Aviat Aircraft
1991: Afton, Wyoming 83110, USA.
1997-8: Box 1240, 672 S. Washington, Afton, WY 83111, USA
1999 – Aviat Aircraft Inc. P.O. Box 1240 Afton, WY 83110, USA.
In 2009 Aviat Aircraft Inc. was located in Afton, Wyoming. Aviat is engaged in the development, manufacture and servicing of sport and utility aircraft sold under the Aviat trade names of Husky A-1A and A-1B, the Pitts Special S-2C, and the Eagle II. The facility, situated two blocks south of the city center, consists primarily of six light manufacturing buildings containing approximately 72,000 square feet of enclosed space on about five acres of land.
c.1994: Aviat Inc of Delaware, subsidiary of White Intl Ltd of Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK.
Dec 1995: Stuart Horn (pres: Aviat) bought the company to continue its operation.
Aviasud Ultralights
The Aviasud company was founded by Frangois Goethals and Bernard d’Otreppe to build and distribute the first model of the single seater Libellule three axis control design by Bernard Broc. This machine went into small scale production (three per month) in November 1981 and was replaced at this plant with the Sirocco, the prototype of which made its first flight on the 26 July 1982.
1982: Aviasud Engineering SARL, Domaine de la Suvitre, route de la Bouverie, 83480 Puget sur Argens, France.
1984: PO Box 89, Beasley, TX 77417, USA.
Following the closure of the Aviasud factory, the Mistral was constructed by Aériane, and the Albatros by Micronef ULM (1998).
Avia Stroitel
Avia Stroitel have been manufacturing gliders for over 30 years under their chief engineer Vladimir Federov. After several different models (including a twin-engine motor glider), the 11-m span ‘Russia 1” and the 12.6-in “Russia 11” became known to the “West” in 1992 through Group Mechta, who were contestants at the World Class Design Competition in Oerlinghausen in 1993.
Aviaspetstrans Consortium
Created 1990 to develop the Yamal multipurpose amphibian, suited to passenger (15) and cargo transportation, patrol, survey, firefighting, rescue and other roles. MAPO ‘Myasishchev’ to manufacture. Unusual powerplant; twin turboshafts driving single 6-blade pusher propeller aft of tail unit.
Avian Ltd
1998: Stretfield Bradwell, S33 92JT Sheffield, Hope Valley, United Kingdom.
Run by Steve Elkins and Neil Hammerton.
Hang glider builder
Avian Balloon Co.
1972:
Avian Balloon Co
South 4323 Locust Rd
Spokane
Washington 99026
USA
1982:
Avian Balloon Company
Box 12168
Spokane
Washington 99206
USA.
Avian’s three balloons come standard with a three color envelope, wicker basket with padded leather handrail, instruments and canvas bag for weather protection and transportation. Envelope volumes are 42,000, 60,000 and 80,000 cubic feet. Depending on model, the balloons can carry from one to four passengers.
Avian Aircraft Ltd
Avian Aircraft Ltd was formed February 1959 by Peter Payne, together with a small group of fellow designers and engineers, who had left Avro Canada once the contract for the “Arrow” interceptor was completed.
This Canadian company has its headquarters at Georgetown, Ontario, and from its inception concentrated on the development of a special wingless autogiro type, the Avian 2/180. First flown in 1960 but an accident delayed development. In 1964 the Canadian Government provided financial assistance for further research and development. Certification was granted in 1968.
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