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, tooling, and intellectual property for its Glasair II and III aircraft models to Advanced Aero Components (AAC).
- Glasair Aviation will now concentrate its efforts on the four-seat Sportsman, pursuing Part 23 certification and ramping up production of the Merlin LSA.
- AAC plans to rebrand the legacy aircraft as G2 and G3, offering new kits with existing modifications and pre-molded carbon fiber, while also providing easier parts access for the approximately 2,000 existing owners.
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