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In The Works: Safire Jet

Early last month, Safire Aircraft of Opa-Locka, Fla., announced it had filed a type certificate application with the FAA for its very light Safire Jet, the

By AIN Staff • AIN Staff

February 1, 2007

Early last month, Safire Aircraft of Opa-Locka, Fla., announced it had filed a type certificate application with the FAA for its very light Safire Jet, the first step in the certification process. Said Camilo Salomon, president and CEO, “Major assemblies and components for the Safire Jet will begin arriving at our facility in the spring, and we’ll begin assembly of the first prototype. We plan to build two flying prototypes, one static-test article and one fatigue-test article. Our flight-test/certification program will continue into 2006.”

The company is seeking to obtain certification under FAR Part 23 (normal category) with day, night, VFR, IFR and single-pilot operation, as well as flight into known icing conditions and RVSM. The company’s plan for concurrent or subsequent European certification under the auspices of the European Aviation Safety Agency is expected to be completed this year. First flight is planned for this year (previously penciled in for “mid-2004”) and first deliveries in 2006.

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