LIBERTY XL-2 TO GO BACK INTO PRODUCTION

02 Apr 2014

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The British-designed Liberty XL-2 two-seater is to go back into production as an IFR-certified training aircraft.

Discovery Aviation announced at Sun 'n Fun (on this week in Florida, USA) that it had acquired the rights to manufacture the Liberty XL-2. The former senior management team of Liberty Aerospace will join Discovery Aviation.

Discovery Aviation was created in 2011 to act as the US based development, sales and production company for the new light, all-metal Discovery 201 twin-engine utility aircraft.

The Liberty XL-2 is certified in more than 50 countries worldwide. There will be a raft of updates and improvements to the way it is made.

Rick Cunliffe, CEO of Discovery Aviation, said, "We have found the perfect partner, in Liberty and the XL-2. Combining the expertise and experience of the two organizations will result in a stronger and more capable entity. We have two aircraft that will have tremendous appeal to aviation businesses all around the world. These are both airplanes that will make people money."

The new Discovery 201 will be manufactured alongside the XL-2, as soon as the FAA Type Certification validation is complete. 

"We've been seeking a strategic investor with the financial commitment to build a sustainable business," said Paul Bartlett, former President & CEO of Liberty Aerospace. "The fact that we have found one with a complimentary aircraft and synergies on many levels, is clearly a bonus."

Discovery Aviation is exhibiting the 201 and the XL-2 at Sun 'n Fun.

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