Aerospace Capital Partners, LLC to Acquire Gobosh Aviation
After nearly 8 months of negotiations, Gobosh LSA, LLC and
Aerospace Capital Partners, LLC announced that they have reached an
agreement for Aerospace Capital Partners to acquire Gobosh for an
undisclosed amount.
"This acquisition is excellent news for current and future
owners and operators of Gobosh aircraft," said Tim Baldwin,
President of Gobosh, at the Sebring LSA Expo Thursday. "Aerospace
Capital Partners has the financial resources and experience to take
Gobosh to the next level. Myself and Vice-President, Dave Graham
will stay involved through the transition to assist with any
concerns or questions and help make this a good experience for all
involved."
Gobosh File Photo
Gobosh has been the exclusive US importer of the Gobosh 700,
manufactured by Aero AT of Poland, and the Gobosh 800, manufactured
by Aveko of the Czech Republic. "Light Sport Aircraft have been
underutilized in the training environment. As the general aviation
training fleet ages, flight schools will need to update their
inventory of aircraft," said Chris Dillis, spokesperson for
Aerospace Capital Partners. "Light Sport Aircraft make an
economical, safe alternative to traditional trainers" added Dillis.
"We've done our homework, and have come to an agreement to become
the new importer and distributor of what is easily the best LSA on
the market for training".
The Gobosh 700 was designed from the ground up as a training
aircraft. This aircraft is produced by an EASA certified aircraft
manufacturer in Europe, operating to the same standards as FAR 23
manufacturers in the USA. Other LSAs are used in a training role
simply because they are inexpensive. The Gobosh 700 was designed to
be a training aircraft well before the LSA rules were adopted.
"Because it is first and foremost a training airplane, it is
extremely robust, well-built, and has superior handling
characteristics, particularly compared with other LSAs", said
Dillis.
Aerospace Capital Partners believes the market for a
high-quality LSA in US flight schools is yet untapped. They
believe, with the increasing popularity of the Sport Pilot
Certificate, any flight school that does not have an LSA on its
flight line within the next 2 years will be at a competitive
disadvantage. "In order to remain viable," said Dillis, "flight
schools will need a quality Light Sport Aircraft that will appeal
to students and instructors alike. The Gobosh 700 fits the bill
perfectly."
Aerospace Capital Partners expects to have a sales and support
system operational by the end of February, 2011. Aerospace Capital
Partners will also assume any warranty concerns or claims for
existing Gobosh aircraft owners. In the meantime, Gobosh LSA will
continue to support the aircraft already in the field.
Gobosh Cockpit File Photo
Walter Jankowski, CEO of Aero AT, traveled from Poland to
Sebring to be present for this announcement. "Aero AT will give
full support to the new Gobosh organization during the transition
period and beyond. I am of total conviction that the plan presented
by Aerospace Capital Partners spells success for all involved,"
stated Jankowski.