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April 13, 2023

Airborne Affordable Flyers 04.13.23: Carbon Cub UL, NEW Rotax!, Junkers A50

Also: SnF Innovation Preview, Dynon Back To Normal?, CompAir 6.2 Makes Appearance, Full Stop Aviation

This year’s Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo was VERY good to sport aviation aficionados... here are a few of the major announcements we covered for Aero-News, the Sun ‘ N Fun Digital Daily, the SportPlane Resource Guide and the Sun ‘ N Fun Innovation Preview... The new Carbon Cub UL replaces the model's usual engine, the Titan CC340, with a Rotax 916 iS. The 160-hp Rotax enables the Cub to lift 2 adults with a full fuel load and a 'reasonable' amount of baggage at a 1,320 lb max takeoff weight. BRP-Rotax brought the latest and greatest in sport plane powerplants to Lakeland - the 160 hp Rotax 916iS/c. The engine com

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Flexjet Scraps IPO Plans

In Service of Self-Determination

In October 2022, private jet flight provider Flexjet, Inc.—which includes fractional aircraft broker and operator Flexjet—announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of stock through Billionaire Todd Boehly’s Horizon Acquisition Corporation II. The company reversed course, stating it would remain privately held by its current owner, aviation investment firm Directional Aviation.

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