Waco Whacked! Sonex Saved! - The FLYER Show - 7th May 2026

Flyer Magazine · May 7, 2026 · 55m · transcript

“To make a small fortune in aviation, start with a large one!” It’s as hard as ever to stay in business in General Aviation (GA) with manufacturers struggling to make money or even break even. We take a look back at three of the big name brands that have faced tough times, run through some of the many casualties - and end with a couple of surprises.

In the News:

Popham Microlight Trade Fair was a huge success

Sonex Aircraft bounces back

Drones get loadsamoney Govt support - but at what cost to GA

DeltaHawk update: Jet A burning new engine is causing a stir

In What Caught My Eye:

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