Glasair Aviation USA has handed over the assets of the Glasair II and III to Redding, California-based Advanced Aero Components. The company has purchased the parts inventory, tooling and other intellectual property related to the speedy side-by-side two-seat airplanes. The Sports Class at the National Championship Air Races has been won multiple times by a Glasair III named Sport 39, piloted by Jeff LaVelle, who brought the airplane beyond the 400 mph mark in the 2017 races.
Advanced Aero Components Acquires Glasair II and III Assets
Key Takeaways:
- Glasair Aviation USA has sold the assets, including parts inventory, tooling, and intellectual property, for its Glasair II and III aircraft models to Advanced Aero Components (AAC).
- Glasair Aviation USA will now focus on its Sportsman and Merlin LSA models, pursuing Part 23 certification for the Sportsman and increasing production of the Merlin.
- Advanced Aero Components (AAC) will rebrand the acquired models as G2 and G3, offering new kits with pre-molded carbon fiber and providing easier access to parts for the approximately 2,000 existing Glasair II and III owners.
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