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February 07th, 2024, Eisenach Germany Flight Design general aviation GmbH is pleased to announce that a VTC, a validation of the Type Certificate of the EASA type certificate for the F2-CS23 was issued by the CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China) on Jan. 16th, 2024.   Mr. Matthias Betsch, head of Flight Design’s EASA Design Organization went to Beijing to receive the validation certificate. “This is a great achievement and related to the very good cooperation between CAAC, EASA and Read more

Eisenach, Germany Flight Design general aviation, the European light aircraft manufacturer passed an in-depth engineering audit by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The on-site inspection by CAAC was a major milestone in the validation process for acceptance of the Flight Design F2-CS23 by the validation authority. Validation is the review process by a regulatory agency to confirm compliance. A validation audit includes a deep dive into the testing and calculations used for showing compliance to a certification specification. Read more

July 30th,  Oshkosh 2023. Flight Design, the European manufacturer of the F2 and CT series of aircraft reports that despite a challenging start of the year, they will ship the first new production F2-LSA models to the U.S. at the end of August 2023. After a truly heroic effort to retrieve the equipment, airframes and inventory from their Ukraine production facility, full production at their facility in Sumperk, Czech Republic has started again. “It was a great day when we Read more

At the AERO 2023, Flight Design made a big announcement with the official release of the F4. The F4 promises to be an innovative addition to the market with a range of impressive features and capabilities that will make it stand out in the crowded CS-23 market. One of the most exciting aspects of the F4 is its spacious interior. The aircraft boasts a large 4-seat cabin with a cabin width of 134 cm, which is significantly wider than the Read more

Flight Design, and U.S. Importer Airtime Aviation are happy to report that they have enjoyed a successful Sun ’n Fun airshow in Lakeland Florida, USA. Record crowds and excellent weather contributed to an overall positive atmosphere, but the Flight Design booth was busy due to the beautiful F2 LSA provided by New England region dealer, CHI Aviation of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. “I am very impressed with the Sun ‘n Fun show said Flight Design CEO, Daniel Guenther. This is my Read more

We are thrilled to be participating in the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo 2023 in Lakeland, Florida this year. This prestigious aviation event, scheduled for March 28 – April 2, 2023, attracts thousands of aviation enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders worldwide. Visitors at Sun n Fun can expect to see some of the most advanced light sport aircraft available today. For instance, the F2 model. The F2 incorporates the latest technology and design features to provide pilots with an unmatched Read more

July 29th Oshkosh, WI. Flight Design, the European manufacturer of the F2 and CT series of aircraft reports that both sales and interest were strong at this week’s Airventure airshow at Oshkosh. “We were very pleased with the amount of interest and new contracts taken at this year’s show,” said Daniel Guenther, CEO of Flight Design general aviation. “We are now taking orders for new aircraft and the response at the show was very positive”. There is strong interest in Read more

FLIGHT DESIGN general aviation is proud to announce that as of December 8th the F2 is now an EASA CS-23 certified aircraft. The F2-CS23 is a modern 2-seat aircraft featuring many completely new design concepts. With high performance, unmatched efficiency and comfort, the F2 CS23 brings a familiar automotive feel and simplified operation to private owners and flight schools.   “We couldn’t be happier to see this important step for the F2 program which ultimately will lead to the F4 Read more

The EAA Airventure at Oshkosh show concluded Sunday, August 1st after a great week of typical Wisconsin weather, large crowds and high spirits. Flight Design general aviation came away from “Oshkosh” very pleased with the positive reception for its newest product, the F2-LSA. The F2-LSA which only a week before had been accepted by the FAA in Tulsa as a Special Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA) was on display along with the F2 Proof-of-Concept aircraft and the popular Orange and White CT-Super Read more