Like most of the industry, kit manufacturer Sonex has been hit by the ever-increasing costs of parts and materials, and is being forced to pass some of the burden off to customers beginning December 15.
Still, Sonex’s prices remain well under par, with many of its complete airframe kits available for under $40,000. The company detailed the price shifts for Complete Airframe Kits, Quick Build Kits, and AeroVee engine packages. Produced jointly by the Aero-News Network and SUN ’n FUN—in addition to the pre-show SNF Innovation Preview, the all-week SUN ’n FUN Digital Daily, Saturday Flight Live coverage, and our extensive daily news and video output—we are introducing something significant. MOSAIC Day Debuts Thursday at SUN ’n FUN and will designate Thursday as MOSAIC Day, featuring a full day of focused programming in a covered venue within the bustling Light Plane area. McFarlane Aviation has acquired three Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from P. Ponk Aviation. P. Ponk’s STCs have enhanced the performance and reliability of Cessna 170, 180, 182, 185, and 206 models. The acquisition complements McFarlane’s extensive line of PMA airframe parts for
these same aircraft and reinforces its commitment to supporting the general aviation community. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!
Airborne Affordable Flyers 11.20.25 is chock full of sport aviation info in this Special Episode, Thursday, Novemeber 20th, 2025... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:
- Sonex Bumps Up Kit Prices, Cites Rising Material Costs
- ‘MOSAIC DAY’ Scheduled For SUN n FUN 2026
- McFarlane Acquires Several P. Ponk Aviation STC’s
- Elfin 20 Journey Carries On in Honor of Dr. Reiner Stemme
- Helicopter Rescuers Pull Stuck BASE Jumper off Canyon Face
- Pipistrel Makes Waves in the Canadian Flight Training Industry
- EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame Honors 2025 Inductees
- Date Set For Affordable Flying Expo 2026
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