Extra Aircraft Opens New Facility in Florida

Aerobatic aircraft maker Extra Aircraft is opening a North American operation that reflects its popularity in the U.S.

Jonathan Welsh

Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 05:06 PM ET

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The Extra NG is certified to plus/minus 10gs. [Courtesy: Extra Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

Extra Aircraft is opening a new U.S. division, Extra Aircraft USA, at DeLand Airport (KDED) in DeLand, Florida.
This expansion aims to significantly increase support for its large contingent of North American customers.
The facility will provide comprehensive services, including factory-authorized maintenance, spare parts, AOG support, and pre-delivery checks for new aircraft.
Duncan Koerbel has been named general manager of the new unit, which is expected to be operational later this year.

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Extra Aircraft is opening a U.S. operation at the DeLand Airport (KDED) in DeLand, Florida, to increase support for its large contingent of North American customers. The announcement came from company founder Walter Extra, an industry pioneer who has been designing and building aerobatic aircraft for more than 40 years.

The new division, Extra Aircraft USA, will provide factory-authorized maintenance and spare parts services for all Extra owners based in North America. It will also be the receiving point where company staff members will perform pre-delivery checks on new Extra aircraft entering the continent from the German factory.