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Category: Sonex Press Releases

New: Upgraded Tail Kits for Xenos Builders!

Published: September 29, 2023 | Posted In: B-Model Development Archive, Homepage - Main Column, Hornets' Nest R&D, Press Releases, Product News, Sonex (model) Press Releases, Sonex News, Sonex Press Releases, Sonex-B News, Waiex Press Releases, Waiex-B News, Xenos Press Releases, Xenos-B News

Sonex is excited to announce new, easier to build Xenos Tail Kits! All new Xenos Tail Kits now feature finished matched-hole stabilizer structure channels and new machined parts. This upgrade brings the Xenos up-to-speed with all other Sonex aircraft tail kits and is the final installment in a series of Xenos matched-hole kit upgrades. Like… Read More

New: Announcing Dual Stick Option for B-Models!

Published: April 25, 2023 | Posted In: B-Model Development Archive, Homepage - Main Column, Hornets' Nest R&D, Press Releases, Product News, Sonex (model) Press Releases, Sonex News, Sonex Press Releases, Sonex-B News, Waiex Press Releases, Waiex-B News, Xenos Press Releases, Xenos-B News

Sonex is excited to announce a new option for Sonex, Waiex and Xenos B-Models: Dual Sticks! Thanks to popular demand, we have created an optional Dual Stick installation for all B-Model aircraft, and are making a retrofit package available to customers wishing to convert their existing aircraft. B-Model Dual Stick Retrofit Kit SNB-C04-Dual: $1,500 Order… Read More

First Flights: Paul Dye Flies His Electric Xenos!

Published: April 8, 2023 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Main Column, Press Releases, Sonex News, Sonex Press Releases, Xenos First Flights, Xenos Press, Xenos Press Releases

Congratulations to Paul Dye and Louise Hose of Kitplanes Magazine who flew their eXenos (S/N X0061) with Zaero Elecric Propulsion for the first time today! The aircraft uses the Zaero Electric Propulsion system pioneered by Gabriel DeVault and supported by both Sonex and DeVault. Paul made two flights today from his home airpark in Dayton,… Read More

The REAL Story Behind the Chinese Balloon Intercept

Published: April 1, 2023 | Posted In: Sonex News, Sonex Press Releases

The following account has been recenly declassified and submitted by the owner of Sonex 1153, Graeme Smith: It can now be revealed that the shoot down of the Chinese balloon on 4th February 2023 was not performed by a $334 million 5th Generation F-22 Raptor. In fact the public’s perceived delay in the response from… Read More

The Big Highwing Update is Here!

Published: February 9, 2023 | Posted In: Homepage - Main Column, Hornets' Nest R&D, Press Releases, Sonex Aircraft Highwing, Sonex Highwing Press Releases, Sonex News
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The update you’ve been waiting for is here! Watch the archive video of our February 7th Webinar presentation for the entire presentation from Sonex owner and Highwing designer Mark Schaible. What’s New in This Update? This is the first update on the Sonex Highwing project since the design was originally announced in the Late Summer… Read More

Electric Xenos Motor/Battery Mounts Now Available to Order!

Published: August 24, 2022 | Posted In: E-Flight Electric Propulsion Press, Homepage - Main Column, Product News, Sonex Aircraft in the News, Sonex News, Sonex Press Releases, Xenos Development Archive, Xenos Press, Xenos Press Releases, Xenos-B News

Sonex is pleased to announce that motor/battery mounts are now available to order for the Xenos Motorglider Zaero Electric Propulsion package! Developed by Gabriel DeVault, the installation uses the standard Sonex cowlings and AeroVee Spinner with Sensenich Propeller… Read More

One Week Wonder Waiex Flies!

Published: August 18, 2022 | Posted In: AirVenture, B-Model Development Archive, First Flights, Homepage - Main Column, Sonex Aircraft in the News, Sonex News, Sonex Press Releases, Waiex First Flights, Waiex Press, Waiex Press Releases, Waiex-B News
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The AirVenture 2022 One Week Wonder Waiex-B made its maiden flight early this morning here in Oshkosh! Flown by EAA and Sonex alumn Joe Norris, the Rotax 912iS powered, standard gear Waiex-B serial number WXB66OWW made a brief shake-down first flight. Initial rate of climb information indicated over 1600 feet per minute and overall performance… Read More

Volunteers Needed for One Week Wonder!

Published: March 25, 2022 | Posted In: AirVenture, Homepage - Main Column, Press Releases, Sonex News, Sonex Press Releases

AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 is fast approaching, and Sonex staff are busy preparing for the Waiex-B One Week Wonder build to take-place during this year’s show, but we need your help! If you’re interested in helping us build the One Week Wonder as a volunteer, the time to sign-up is now! We are seeking individuals with… Read More

Press Release: Sonex Employee Buys Business; Sonex LLC Looks Forward to Bright Future with Diversified Offerings, New Products and a New Advisory Board

Published: January 3, 2022 | Posted In: Homepage - Main Column, Press Releases, Sonex News, Sonex Press Releases

Long-time Sonex employee and general manager Mark Schaible has purchased the assets of Sonex Aircraft, LLC and Sonex Aerospace, LLC and will continue their operations as owner and president of the newly formed Sonex, LLC. The Oshkosh, Wisconsin-based kit aircraft, engine, accessories and unmanned aircraft manufacturer is retaining all of the current staff and will… Read More

Press Release: Sonex Announces New High Wing Models

Published: August 23, 2021 | Posted In: Press Releases, Sonex Highwing Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases

Sonex Aircraft is proud to present its newest kit aircraft design: the Sonex Aircraft High Wings. Designed for expanded utility, ease of pilot access and to appeal to the high wing enthusiast, the Sonex High Wing offers the legendary Sonex performance and handling in a new configuration. While many kit manufacturers today offer high wing… Read More

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