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 2009 - Aircraft Manufacturers in OZ - Survival of the Fittest
 
 
  
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               It's now 2009 and a difficult time for light aircraft manufactures worldwide and especially here in OZ due to the bleak economic forecasts predicted for the next 12 months
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               The News Desk has compiled a list of local OZ manufactures and their anticipated survival - this list excludes home-built type kits - ultralights and microlights
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 List of Australian Designed Light Aircraft and Engine Manufactures Currently in Production
 
 
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                1)  Gippsland Aeronautics - Airvan & Fatman 
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                2)  Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd - includes Engine 
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                3)  Dean-Wilson Aviation Pty Ltd - Whitney Boomerang 
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                4)  Seabird Aviation Australia Pty Ltd - Seeker 
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                5)  Foxcon Aviation & Research Pty Ltd - Terrier 
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                6)  Supermarine Aircraft Pty Ltd 
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                7)  Rotec Engineering Pty Ltd 
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