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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

E-Flight Electric Waiex First Flight Coverage

Published: December 1, 2010 | Posted In: Uncategorized

E-Flight Electric Waiex First Flight Coverage The E-Flight Electric Waiex made it’s maiden flight on December 3, 2010. Our Press Releaseand Press Images Supplement attracted a ton of great coverage. The following are links to many of the articles and interviews which are accessible online. Interviews: EV World Interview with John Monnett (2 parts) Powered… Read More

Aero-TV: “Inside the Hornets’ Nest”

Published: June 9, 2010 | Posted In: Uncategorized

Aero-TV “Inside the Hornets’ Nest”  Read the Article! Aero-News Network and their video news division Aero-TV has posted part one of a two-part video series about Sonex Aircraft, LLC! The video, “Inside the Hornets Nest,” was recorded during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 and features an interview and factory tour with Sonex employee Mark Schaible, who… Read More

Powerd Sport Flying Radio Show: FAA NKET Listings of Sonex Aircraft

Published: May 1, 2010 | Posted In: Uncategorized

Powerd Sport Flying Radio Show Jeremy Monnett Interviewed Regarding FAA NKET Listings of Sonex Aircraft Sonex Aircraft, LLC General Manager and CEO Jeremy Monnett was interviewed on the May 11th edition of the Powered Sport Flying Radio Show (formerly the UltraFlight Radio Show) regarding the FAA National Kit Evaluation Team’s listing of Sonex Aircraft checklists…. Read More

EAA Sport Aviation Magazine: “Unexpected Destinations; A Story of Time Travel” by Kerry Fores

Published: October 1, 2007 | Posted In: Uncategorized

EAA Sport Aviation Magazine “Unexpected Destinations; A Story of Time Travel” by Kerry Fores Read the Article! Sonex employee Kerry Fores, scratch builder of Lindy Award-winning Sonex SN# 9 “Metal Illness”, has sharpened his pencil, er… keyboard for EAA Sport AviationMagazine once again in the October, 2007 issue. “Unexpected Destinations; A Story of Time Travel”… Read More

Sonex First Flight: Norman Kirby

Published: April 6, 2007 | Posted In: Uncategorized

Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions.   Congratulations to Norman Kirby of Alvin, Texas, whose AeroVee powered, Standard Gear Sonex (S/N 407)… Read More

Sonex First Flight: Richard Kindig

Published: January 19, 2007 | Posted In: Uncategorized

Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions. Congratulations to Richard Kindig of Seneca, South Carolina, whose AeroVee powered, Tri-Gear, Dual Stick Sonex (S/N… Read More

150th Sonex Aircraft Completion: Joel Fuller’s Waiex #14 Flies!

Published: January 16, 2007 | Posted In: Uncategorized

Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions.   Congratulations to Joel Fuller of Minneapolis, Minnesota, for completing the 150th Sonex Aircraft to take… Read More

A Great Year: 2006 In-Review!

Published: January 11, 2007 | Posted In: Uncategorized

Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions.   We are extremely pleased to report to our customers, friends, and family that 2006 was… Read More

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