GippsAero GA10 Makes First Flight

Stephen Pope

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 07:53 PM ET

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GippsAero GA10

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GippsAero successfully completed the first flight of its new 10-seat turboprop single aircraft, the GA10, at Latrobe Regional Airport.
The GA10 is powered by a Rolls-Royce 250 turboprop engine and is a multirole airplane based on the piston-powered GA8 Airvan.
Designed for various applications including passenger, freight, air survey, and surveillance, the GA10's maiden flight confirmed its stable flying qualities, with type approval planned for next year.

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GippsAero, the Australian aircraft maker, said it has successfully completed the first flight of its new turboprop single, the GA10. Powered by a Rolls-Royce 250 turboprop engine, this latest model from GippsAero is a 10-seat multirole airplane based on the piston-powered GA8 Airvan utility airplane.

The first flight took place at GippsAero’s home base at Latrobe Regional Airport in eastern Victoria earlier this month. The GA10 fits a niche that will suit a wide range of applications from passenger and freight work to air survey and surveillance roles. Type approval of the airplane is planned for next year.