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Category: Sonex (model) Press Releases

New: Rotax Ring Mounts & Prop Hub Spacers, plus More Onex Engine Options!

Published: November 23, 2024 | Posted In: AeroConversions Accessories News, AeroConversions Press Releases, Homepage - Main Column, Onex News, Onex Press Releases, 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 and AeroConversions Products is excited to announce a number of new engine installation options! NOTE: Please allow 10-12 weeks lead-time for all new parts. You can learn more about the following new parts by joining Sonex and Cooper Aircraft Corporation for a December 18th EAA Webinar “Update: Rotax 9-Series Engines and Sonex Aircraft.” Sign-up… Read More

Gross Weight Increase Approved for Sonex and Waiex!

Published: October 14, 2024 | 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

Sonex is excited to announce the approval of a higher maximum gross weight for all Sonex and Waiex aircraft powered by engines of 100hp or greater. Following a series of engineering studies and flight tests, Sonex and Waiex owners may designate a max. gross weight of 1220 lbs. for aircraft with 100hp or more. This… Read More

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

Sonex Aircraft AeroConversions Product Line Introduces Rotax Engine Mount Attach Bars

Published: July 14, 2017 | Posted In: AeroConversions Press Releases, Press Releases, Sonex (model) Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases, Waiex Press Releases, Xenos Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonex Aircraft AeroConversions Product Line Introduces Rotax Engine Mount Attach Bars July 14, 2017, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft, LLC is pleased to introduce a new product from AeroConversions: Rotax Engine Mount Attach Bars. Developed for Sonex/Rotax 912-series engine mounts, AeroConversions Rotax Attach Bars can also be used for custom Rotax… Read More

Sonex Provides Kit Hardware with WBParts!

Published: July 14, 2016 | Posted In: Onex Press Releases, Press Releases, Sonex (model) Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases, Waiex Press Releases, Xenos Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonex Provides Kit Hardware with WBParts! July 14, 2016, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft, LLC is excited to announce a new relationship with aircraft hardware distributor WBParts to provide the company’s SmartKits hardware packages with Sonex Aircraft airframe kits! WBParts SmartKits are provided in sturdy impact-resistant plastic toolbox drawer assemblies that… Read More

NKET Audits Sonex & Waiex B-Models and Xenos Quick Build Kit

Published: May 19, 2016 | Posted In: B-Model Development Archive, Press Releases, Sonex (model) Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases, Waiex Press Releases, Xenos Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NKET Audits Sonex & Waiex B-Models and Xenos Quick Build Kit May 19, 2016, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft is proud to host the FAA’s National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET) this week, as they audit the new Sonex and Waiex B-Model kits, and the new Xenos Motorglider Quick Build Kit! NKET… Read More

Sonex Media Events and Announcements for Sun ‘n Fun 2016

Published: March 30, 2016 | Posted In: B-Model Development Archive, Press Releases, Sonex (model) Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases, SubSonex Press Releases, Waiex Press Releases, Xenos Press Releases
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PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonex Media Events and Announcements for Sun ‘n Fun 2016: Sonex and Waiex B-Models Unveiled SubSonex Personal Jet Now More Affordable Xenos Motorglider Quick Build Kits Available March 30, 2016, Oshkosh, WI Sonex and Waiex B-Models Unveiled: Sonex Aircraft, LLC will be debuting the new B-Model design for Sonex and… Read More

Sonex Aircraft Announces Development of Sonex and Waiex B-Models; Kit Reservation Deposits Now Being Accepted

Published: February 18, 2016 | Posted In: B-Model Development Archive, Press Releases, Sonex (model) Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases, Waiex Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonex Aircraft Announces Development of Sonex and Waiex B-Models; Kit Reservation Deposits Now Being Accepted February 18, 2016, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft is very excited to announce its latest aircraft development project: Sonex and Waiex B-Models. “What is the B-Model?” asks Sonex designer and founder John Monnett, “It’s what you’ve… Read More

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