Light aircraft manufacturer Flight Design announced Tuesday that it has passed an engineering audit conducted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Flight Design noted that ...

Flight Design showcased a mockup of its four-seat C4 at AirVenture, with impressive projected specs including a 1300 lbs useful load and 160-knot cruise on 180 hp, and is nearing selection for engine ...

Record Participation Marks Sixth Year of VFS Design-Build-Vertical-Flight Student Competition FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED ...

German light aircraft manufacturer Flight Design is to unveil a proof of concept version of its new four-seat piston single at April's Aero Friedrichshafen general aviation show. However, before the ...

NASA is challenging middle school students to design the future of air transportation, and NASA software will put them to the test. NASA’s Future Flight Design Challenge, developed at NASA Ames ...

German ultralight aircraft specialist Flight Design has chosen Hexcel as its key supplier adopting low-temperature curing prepreg into its aircraft production. Hexcel’s HexPly M79 Carbon Fiber ...

FLIGHT DESIGN, Germany filed for insolvency, citing non-payment of substantial amount by an international customer for its light sport aircraft. Did you know? Aviation Week has won top honors multiple ...

Germany light-sport aircraft manufacturer Flight Design reports that an FAA audit closed successfully late last year. The three-day audit was conducted at Flight Design’s headquarters in Kamenz, ...

Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023. The Flight Design proof-of-concept prototype will carry one of these ball-shaped hydrogen tanks.

Global expansion and “vision” were keywords for Flight Design at Sun ’n’ Fun. Flight Design has consolidated its German presence with a new 20,000-sq-ft headquarters in Kamenz, Germany.

Composite aircraft has helped Flight Design to dominate the Light Sport Aircraft market, and customers who prefer aluminum airframes can now fly the new Flight Design CTMC, for Metal Concept.