BRC Aircraft to Sell Murphy Aircraft Parts in 2027

Kitbuilder brand will remain Canadian as BRC scoops up its assets, with plans to sell parts to Murphy owners and builders next year.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET

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Zach Vasile

Murphy Aircraft’s model SR3500 Moose can be configured for up to five passengers. [Credit: FLYING Archive]

Key Takeaways:

Canadian kitbuilder Murphy Aircraft became insolvent due to financial mismanagement, liquidity issues, and pandemic-related costs, leading to the sale of its physical assets.
BRC Aircraft acquired Murphy's complete inventory of original parts, along with manufacturing tooling and equipment.
BRC will begin selling components for existing Murphy aircraft models (Rebel, Elite, Radical, Yukon, Moose) in 2027 and produce new parts based on demand.
While BRC aims to preserve access to Murphy parts, they will not sell complete kits or manufacturing rights for Murphy's original aircraft designs, though they plan to develop new aircraft inspired by Murphy's legacy.

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Murphy Aircraft owners and builders will still be able to acquire parts following the Canadian kitbuilder’s insolvency in October.

BRC Aircraft said this month that it acquired the complete inventory of original Murphy Aircraft parts, as well as manufacturing tooling and equipment. It plans to sell components for Murphy’s Rebel, Elite, Radical, Yukon, and Moose aircraft beginning in 2027. The company will not sell complete kits.