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Italy’s Tecnam Buys Producer of Spain’s Toxo LSA

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With 2,500 aircraft flying, Tecnam is one of the most prolific light aircraft builders. (See their Fleet Chart with a couple clicks.) Now their focus turns to the twin engine four seater P2006T. Since 2004, Tecnam has churned out a new model every other year or faster. Recently they bought the low wing composite Toxo.

Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam, simply "Tecnam" to Americans, manufactures the Sierra, Bravo, Echo Super, and Eaglet SLSA. On June 10th the Italian company completed its purchase of Composite Aeronautic Group (CAG). U.S. pilots became aware of CAG's Toxo after it won SLSA airworthiness in March 2008. *** Tecnam CEO Paolo Pascale Langer explained, "Although Tecnam is expanding capacity due to significant growth we still require more space along with enhanced access to additional technologies. CAG provided both." *** Tecnam plans to use CAG's Zaragoza, Spain facility to double their current production of two seat aircraft. They claim annual output of 300 light single engine aircraft per year. The company hopes to boost that figure to 600 aircraft per year by the end of 2009. *** Tecnam has been focused on their dual Rotax engine airplane, the P2006T. Langer indicated, "[Using CAG facilities will] also release production space to meet the sizeable order book for the P2006T, a four-place twin currently in final certification with EASA and the FAA." The acquisition comes as the design for another new aircraft is being completed by Tecnam's engineering group. The new model is expected to debut at Aero in Friedrichshafen, Germany and at Sun n Fun in the USA in 2009.

Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam, simply “Tecnam” to Americans, manufactures the Sierra, Bravo, Echo Super, and Eaglet SLSA. On June 10th the Italian company completed its purchase of Composite Aeronautic Group (CAG). U.S. pilots became aware of CAG’s Toxo after it won SLSA airworthiness in March 2008. *** Tecnam CEO Paolo Pascale Langer explained, “Although Tecnam is expanding capacity due to significant growth we still require more space along with enhanced access to additional technologies. CAG provided both.” *** Tecnam plans to use CAG’s Zaragoza, Spain facility to double their current production of two seat aircraft. They claim annual output of 300 light single engine aircraft per year. The company hopes to boost that figure to 600 aircraft per year by the end of 2009. *** Tecnam has been focused on their dual Rotax engine airplane, the P2006T.

Spanish Toxo Sportster Wins SLSA Airworthiness

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Toxo, named after a Spanish flowering plant, will be exhibited at Sun 'n Fun 2008 in the company's southeast exhibit area #23, which visitors will reach after passing through the LSA Mall hosted by LAMA. Come see Toxo and most Light-Sport Aircraft next week in Lakeland, Florida!

In development for years, Composite Aeronautic Group's Toxo won SLSA airworthiness on March 28th from Mike Millard, FAA. The newest SLSA, number 76, hails from Spain -- the second LSA entry from that European country (after the Colyaer Freedom amphib). When Toxo first arrived, Americans were attracted but found it rather small inside. After displaying at American airshows, CAG reengineered Toxo and returned with a variation better suited to Americans (about 45 inches wide, making it more than five inches wider than a Cessna 172). Toxo Aircraft North America representative Amy Christian adds, "Toxo offers easy access with gull-wing doors, great air flow throughout the interior, and cushy seats with just the right angle for optimal comfort. Our pedals are even adjustable for a custom fit." Toxo wings and fuselage are built using prepreg fiberglass plus carbon fiber with structural honeycomb cores. *** The company is represented in the USA by two companies: Toxo Aircraft North America with the lion's share of American states, and by ILS Aircraft Company, an operation handling Alabama, Georgia, and the vital Florida market. *** Before the SLSA-approved version, CAG sold a kit version of Toxo and reports 23 are flying. Among other changes, the SLSA model has more than two feet of additional span.

In development for years, Composite Aeronautic Group’s Toxo won SLSA airworthiness on March 28th from Mike Millard, FAA. The newest SLSA, number 76, hails from Spain — the second LSA entry from that European country (after the Colyaer Freedom amphib). When Toxo first arrived, Americans were attracted but found it rather small inside. After displaying at American airshows, CAG reengineered Toxo and returned with a variation better suited to Americans (about 45 inches wide, making it more than five inches wider than a Cessna 172). Toxo Aircraft North America representative Amy Christian adds, “Toxo offers easy access with gull-wing doors, great air flow throughout the interior, and cushy seats with just the right angle for optimal comfort. Our pedals are even adjustable for a custom fit.” Toxo wings and fuselage are built using prepreg fiberglass plus carbon fiber with structural honeycomb cores. *** The company is represented in the USA by two companies: Toxo Aircraft North America with the lion’s share of American states, and by ILS Aircraft Company, an operation handling Alabama, Georgia, and the vital Florida market.

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