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Sonex Builder Events: Attend the SBPF AirVenture BBQ!

Published: June 20, 2018 | Posted In: AirVenture, Builder Events, Builder News

The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation has scheduled its annual AirVenture BBQ for Wednesday, July 25th! The party will be an informal BYOB burgers and brats affair at Wayne Daniels’ 7th Heaven over on the east side of Wittman Field. The night airshow is a highlight of the week, and attendees can enjoy it from the perspective of… Read More

Sonex Employee Anniversaries: Mark Schaible Celebrates 14 Years of Service!

Published: June 20, 2018 | Posted In: Sonex News

Congratulations to Mark Schaible, who celebrates his 14-year employment anniversary at Sonex Aircraft, LLC this month! Mark has been with Sonex Aircraft in a full-time capacity since June of 2004, and worked part-time and as a freelance contractor for Sonex beginning in 2003. Mark currently serves as General Manager for Sonex Aircraft and is responsible… Read More

SubSonex Personal Jet Approved for Reno Air Races

Published: June 14, 2018 | Posted In: Press Releases, Product News, Sonex News, Sonex Press Releases, SubSonex News, SubSonex Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMDEDIATE RELEASE SubSonex Personal Jet Approved for Reno Air Races   June 14, 2018, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft is announcing a collaboration with High Performance Aircraft Group to showcase the SubSonex Personal Jet. High Performance Aircraft Group debuted the SubSonex at this year’s Pylon Racing Seminar (also known as “Rookie School”) last… Read More

Sonex Builder Events: 2018 Midwest Sonex Fly-In a Great Day!

Published: June 12, 2018 | Posted In: Builder Events, Builder News

An annual tradition, the Midwest Sonex Fly-In was recently held on June 2nd and was a great success again this year. The following is a report from event co-organizer Rick Wantz: “The 2018 Midwest Sonex Fly-In is in the books. We had a great turnout and a wonderful time seeing our Sonex friends and making… Read More

Waiex First Flight: Bruce Turner and Chris Wade

Published: June 11, 2018 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Waiex First Flights

Congratulations to Bruce Turner and build partner Chris Wade of Whitianga, New Zealand whose AeroVee powered Waiex (S/N W0083) flew for the first time on June 7th! “Waiex #083, ZK-WYX, took to the air for the first time on 7th June 2018 from Whitianga airfield with Alan Coubray at the controls (Alan is builder of… Read More

Praise for New Sonex Web Site: Another Reason to Join the “Tribe”

Published: June 8, 2018 | Posted In: Sonex News

Sonex Aircraft’s web presence, and our new web site in-particular, received some high praise from the Evadot.com blog recently. The post, written by the builder of a competing brand of kit plane and Evadot founder Michael Doornbos, discusses all of the functionality, informational content and support resources at SonexAircraft.com. More significantly, the blog post titled… Read More

AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 is Coming: Place Your Pickup Orders, Schedule Your Factory Tour and Don’t Miss our Open House!

Published: June 5, 2018 | Posted In: AirVenture, Sonex News

As always, Sonex Aircraft will be exhibiting at the 2018 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh air show. Stop by and see us in the North Aircraft Display area Booth 622! Don’t Miss our Open House & Homecoming Fly-In! Our 15th annual Sonex Open House and Homecoming Fly-In event will be held on Sunday, July 22nd, the day before… Read More

John Monnett Announces Retirement from Day to Day Operations; Business Continues Strong!

Published: June 1, 2018 | Posted In: Uncategorized

After almost 50 years of involvement in the kit aircraft industry, Sonex Founder and President John Monnett has announced his retirement from Sonex Aircraft, LLC effective June 2, 2018. “I am retiring from Sonex Aircraft but not forsaking my passion for aviation,” remarks John. “I will continue to contribute where I can into the future… Read More

John Monnett Announces Retirement from Day to Day Operations; Seeks Buyers/Investors while Business Continues Strong

Published: June 1, 2018 | Posted In: Uncategorized

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE John Monnett Announces Retirement from Day to Day Operations; Seeks Buyers/Investors while Business Continues Strong   June 1, 2018, Oshkosh, WI After almost 50 years of involvement in the kit aircraft industry, Sonex Founder and President John Monnett has announced his retirement from Sonex Aircraft, LLC effective June 2, 2018…. Read More

Want a B-Model? Introducing the Memorial Day Conversion Kit Sale!

Published: May 31, 2018 | Posted In: Sonex News

We’re celebrating Memorial Day 2018 with our first-ever B-Model Conversion Kit Sale! Save 10% off Sonex, Waiex and Xenos B-Model Conversion Kits today thru Friday, June 1st! B-Model kits have been very popular since their introduction in 2016, but the allure of picking-up a used Sonex project at a reduced price has been attractive to… Read More

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