Flyer Indústria Aeronáutica

Flyer Indústria Aeronáutica, Ltda.
Company typePrivate
IndustryAerospace
Founded1983; 42 years ago (1983)
Founder
  • Nelson Luiz Gonçalves
  • Luiz Claudio Gonçalves
Headquarters
Sumaré, São Paulo
,
Brazil
Key people
Luiz Claudio Gonçalves (President and CEO)
Products
Websitewww.flyer.com.br

Flyer Indústria Aeronáutica, Ltda. is a Brazilian manufacturer of light aircraft headquartered in Sumaré, São Paulo.[1][2]

History

The beginning

Flyer Indústria Aeronáutica was founded in São Paulo city, in 1983 by Gonçalves brothers.[3]

The history of Flyer began with the launch of the Flyer II, the first ultralight aircraft developed by the company. With a design similar to the renowned Quicksilver[4]

The Flyer GT

In 1986, Flyer designed and manufactured the Flyer GT, a basic ultralight that became the most assembled in Brazil, with over 750 units produced. Flyer GT was discontinued. In the same year of its launch, Flyer also developed and produced the amphibious aircraft Hidroflyer, which remained in production until 2002.[5]

In 1990, Flyer created Ultramotores, a specialized service center for aircraft equipped with ROTAX engines.[6]

In 1991, Flyer inaugurated its factory in the city of Sumaré, state of São Paulo.[7]

The Pelican 500BR

In 1998, Flyer established a partnership with the Canadian company Ultravia, resulting in the joint production of the Pelican 500BR in Brazil. By 2006, Flyer had produced 125 units of this model.[8]

Flyer expanded its operations in 2004, starting the assembly of kits and aircraft from the renowned American company Van's Aircraft. The first assembled model was the RV-4.[9][10]

In February 2005, Flyer acquired a 750 m² hangar at Americana Airport in São Paulo for flight tests.

In 2006, the Pelican 500BR reached the number 125 assembled aircraft.[11][12]

In 2008, Flyer established a partnership with the American company The New Kolb Aircraft CO, resulting in obtaining the LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) certification for the Kolb Flyer aircraft.[13][14][15][16]

In August 2008, Ultramotores, Flyer's partner company, opened a new hangar at Americana Airport.

International market

In 2016, Flyer developed the Flyer F600 NG aircraft.[17][18]

In 2020, Flyer initiated a commercial assistance program and began assembling Quick Builds for Van's Aircraft.[19]

Products

Ultralight Aircraft
Light Sport Aircraft

See also

Literature

  • Tacke, W. Hrsg.: Flügel Welt Index, 2017–18, 2017, Flying Pages, EAN 4194047409950

References

  1. ^ "Flyer Aircraft Website". Flyer Indústria Aeronáutica.
  2. ^ "Meet Flyer – The aircraft manufacturer and assembler". Aeroflap.
  3. ^ "Flyer - The aircraft manufacturer and assembler". Aeroflap.
  4. ^ Tacke, W. Hrsg.: Flügel Welt Index, 2017–18, 2017, Flying Pages, EAN 4194047409950
  5. ^ "Flyer GT - Complete Manual" (PDF). Abul.
  6. ^ "In Americana, airport traffic more than doubled last year". O Liberal.
  7. ^ Dan Johnson (June 16, 2008). "Flyer Industria Aeronautica Ltda". bydanjohnson. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "Aircraft". Voa Livre.
  9. ^ "Meet Flyer – The aircraft manufacturer and assembler". Aeroflap.
  10. ^ "Van's RV-4". Van's Aircraft.
  11. ^ "Pelican 500BR - Flight Manual". Manual Machine.
  12. ^ "Planes that fit in your pocket". Airway.
  13. ^ "Kolb Flyer SS". Aerospace Technology.
  14. ^ "Representation Flyer Aircraft Kolb Flyer SS". JFL Escola de Aviação.
  15. ^ "The Kolb Flyer SS Aircraft". Aircraft.com.
  16. ^ "Kolb Flyer SS". Airliners.
  17. ^ "Flyer F600 NG ALE". Flyer Indústria Aeronáutica.
  18. ^ "Small Plane – Meet 5 Single Engines for Leisure!". TERRAVISTA BRASIL.
  19. ^ "JUSTIFICATION - National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC)" (PDF). ANAC.
  20. ^ "Flyer - Pelican 500BR - 2001". AeroFree. January 1, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  21. ^ The New Kolb Aircraft (2010). "30 Years of Distinguished Service!". Aero KML. Retrieved May 19, 2010.