Adam Aircraft’s A500 centerline twin is creeping closer — granted, at a pace far behind its predicted schedule — to the point where certification seems inevitable, having completed 230 out of the 235 tasks required, spokesman John Hamilton told AVweb at Sun ‘n Fun. The fully conforming prototype has acquired 675 flight hours, and customer aircraft numbers 1 and 2 are already under construction. President Joe Walker said the first customer delivery will take place by June, and the company is ready to deliver 25 this year and six a month in 2006. “We’ve got about a two-year backlog,” he said. He expects the A700 twinjet to achieve certification in 2006 and follow the same program: 25 the first year, 72 in the second year. The company is expanding its facilities in Colorado and Utah and has a staff of more than 450.
Adam Aircraft Getting Closer
Key Takeaways:
- Adam Aircraft's A500 centerline twin is nearing certification, with 230 of 235 tasks complete, and expects first customer deliveries by June with significant production planned for 2006.
- The A500 has a two-year backlog, and the company anticipates the A700 twinjet will achieve certification in 2006, followed by a similar production ramp-up.
- To support these initiatives, Adam Aircraft is expanding its facilities in Colorado and Utah and has grown its staff to over 450 employees.
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