ROBIN BACK IN PRODUCTION

29 Jan 2010

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AN agreement has been signed this week between Finch Aircraft and CEAPR, owner of the Robin Aircraft brand, which it is hoped will lead to the revival of production of the Robin DR400.

Finch Aircraft is a new company owned by Philippe Le Corre with the long term objective of creating at Dijon-Darois, home of Robin, a vibrant centre for French light aircraft manufacture. Philippe Le Corre has a long history of both aerospace and IT and has directed many aeronautical projects. He was at Dassault in the 1980s and 90s, was formerly a flight test engineer and is himself a pilot.

Meanwhile CEAPR will continue to support Robin aircraft with spares, and continued airworthiness support, maintenance, repairs.

Finch also wants to develop new designs in the new category of ELA European standards.

A notice issued by Finch says Philippe Le Corre is a close acquaintance of Philippe Corne, President of CEAPR and recognises the potential of the know-how and infrastructure arising from 50 years of light aircraft manufacture. In addition to the Robin 400 range, a production level at between 100 and 200 in the ELA category is envisaged, assuring the necessary economies of production. It is hoped to take advantage of regional development grants.

The agreement between Finch Aircraft and CEAPR represents the first, and indeed major, step for this project. Discussions with other companies are in progress.

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