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, parts inventory, tooling, and intellectual property of its Glasair II and III models to Advanced Aero Components (AAC).
- Glasair Aviation USA will now focus on its Sportsman model (pursuing Part 23 certification and ramping up production) and the Merlin LSA, having ceased production of the older Glasair II and III kits.
- AAC will rebrand the aircraft as G2 and G3, offering new kits with pre-molded carbon fiber for a lighter, stronger airframe and quicker build time, while also providing easier access to parts for the approximately 2,000 existing owners and builders.
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