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Sonex Aerospace launches
Experimental aircraft manufacturer Sonex Aircraft is unveiling its newest business unit at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2017 convention in Dallas this week: Sonex Aerospace, a design, development and manufacturing firm focused on the unmanned aerial system (UAS) marketplace. In a business collaboration agreement with Navmar Applied Sciences Corp. (NASC), Sonex Aerospace is developing the Teros Group 4 UAS, the Tigershark Block 4, and the SubSonex Twinjet UAS. […]
Video: SUN ‘n FUN preview from Sonex
Sonex Aircraft recently posted a preview of its presence at SUN ‘n FUN, which opens April 4, 2017.
B-model features added to Xenos Motorglider
Sonex Aircraft has introduced the Xenos B-Model aircraft kit. The Xenos-B combines all of the enhancements of the Sonex and Waiex B-Models with the motorglider performance and value of the Xenos, according to company officials. The Xenos-B is available to order now, with a complete airframe kit base price of $27,495. Kit shipments are estimated to begin in March 2017. “We’re […]
Video: Sonex B-Model takes flight
Sonex Aircraft recently posted a video of the B-Model flight test process in Red One, the company’s Waiex-B prototype. Flown by Joe Norris of Sonex Aircraft, Red One is AeroVee Turbo powered. Company officials say the the flight test process revealed no surprises — “it flies exactly like a Sonex and meets all published B-Model specs.”
Sonex begins initiative to introduce kit building to China
Officials with Sonex Aircraft announced on opening day of AirVenture that the Oshk0sh-based company has begun a new initiative to make kit aircraft building a part of the mainstream general aviation infrastructure in China. Working with China GA trailblazer Francis Chao and his firm Uniworld, Sonex Aircraft is set to promote its products in China with a multi-part strategy that includes […]
Sonex cuts price on SubSonex jet
OSHKOSH — Sonex Aircraft has launched a new sales strategy for the SubSonex Personal Jet, with a reduced airframe price to put this aircraft into the hands of more pilots. The SubSonex package is now available in separate purchases of Airframe, PBS TJ-100 engine, optional BRS package, and other optional accessories. The SubSonex airframe is […]
Sonex reveals B models now in development
Sonex Aircraft has unveiled its latest aircraft development project: Sonex and Waiex B-Models. “What is the B-Model?” asks Sonex designer and founder John Monnett. “It’s what you’ve been asking for. More of everything you want in a sport aircraft: More room and comfort, more panel space, more fuel, more engine choices, and more standard features combined with reduced build time and the […]
Sonex Aircraft named dealer for EarthX Lithium batteries
Sonex Aircraft has become a dealer for the complete line of EarthX Motorsports products. Sonex officials note the company has tested the EarthX aircraft battery line and approves their use in Sonex Aircraft designs. EarthX currently has three battery models designed specifically for the aircraft market: The ETX680, ETX900 and the ETX1200. EarthX lithium batteries can significantly decrease the weight of […]