Skyleader

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Skyleader a.s.
OwnerZair Aerospace
Websitewww.skyleader.aero
Skyleader 600
Skyleader 200 UL
Skyleader GP One

Skyleader a.s. is a Chinese-owned

microlight and American light-sport aircraft categories.[1][2]

History

The company was formed as a successor to the bankrupt Kappa 77, s.r.o., in March 2005 as Jihlavan Airplanes, s.r.o., named for the town in which it is located. Skyleader owns 100% of Jihlavan Airplanes and operates it as a subsidiary.[3]

The company works with the Institute of Aerospace Engineering at

Airbus A320 airliner.[3]

The

Skyleader 600 at the state owned TEREM-Letets aircraft factory in Sofia in July 2015 under a licence agreement.[4]

In 2017, Skyleader was purchased by the Chinese firm

Aircraft

Summary of aircraft built by Skyleader
Model name First flight Number built Type
Skyleader 100 2011 Two seat low wing
microlight
Skyleader 150 Two seat low wing microlight
Skyleader 200 UL 1996 Two seat low wing microlight
Skyleader 400 Two seat low wing microlight
Skyleader 500 LSA Two seat low wing light-sport aircraft
Skyleader 600 2010 Two seat low wing light-sport aircraft
Skyleader GP One 2010 Two seat high wing microlight

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 76-77. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^
    ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ a b c Skyleader (2014). "About Us - Company Overview". Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  4. ^ Александър Богоявленски. "Ултралеки самолети Skyleader ще се сглобяват в София". BGONAIR. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  5. ^ "China GA Manufacturers – China GA Report 2020". February 27, 2021.
  6. ^ "JA600 received Chinese state certification" (in Simplified Chinese). November 29, 2019.

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