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First SkyCatcher arrives in Wichita

By Janice Wood · October 28, 2009 ·

Cessna Aircraft’s first production 162 SkyCatcher has arrived in Wichita from Shenyang Aircraft Industry in China, according to a story in The Wichita Eagle, which notes the Light Sport Aircraft is being assembled at Cessna. It will be modified here to comply with the latest design changes, Cessna spokesman Bob Stangarone said.

SkyCatcherThe second SkyCatcher will be shipped from Shenyang, in Xinhua, China, to Yingling Aviation in Wichita for assembly. Yingling is one of three companies that will reassemble the aircraft after arrival in the U.S.

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About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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