Univair Aircraft Corporation Explained

Univair Aircraft Corporation
Foundation:1946
Founder:J.E. “Eddie” Dyer
Location City:Aurora, Colorado
Location Country:United States of America
Industry:Aerospace
Products:Aircraft parts and services
Num Employees:peak of 120

Univair Aircraft Corporation is an American aircraft manufacturer holding the type certificate for the Stinson 108 series, and Ercoupe series aircraft, including the Forney, Alon and the Mooney M10 Cadet. The company holds parts manufacturing approvals for Aeronca Champion, Bellanca Citabria, Bellanca Decathlon, Aeronca Scout, Cessna, Luscombe, Piper and Taylorcraft.

Univair was founded in the Denver, Colorado area in February 1946 by J.E. “Eddie” Dyer and Don Vest as Vest Aircraft Company. The company initially performed flight instruction, parts and repair.[1] In 1963, Vest was closed following the death of its founder, and was reestablished by his wife in 1966 as Univair.[2]

Univair has specialized in manufacturing FAA approved new parts for vintage aircraft such as the Piper Cub.[3]

Aircraft

+ style="text-align:center; background:#bfd7ff;"Summary of aircraft type certificates owned by Univair Aircraft Corporation
Model nameFirst flightNumber builtType
Stinson 1081946??
Ercoupe1940Over 6000?

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Univair at 64. 9 Feb 2011.
  2. Book: The Ercoupe. Stanley G. Thomas.
  3. Popular Mechanics. Piper, Then and Now. August 1987.