Aero Boero
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aircraft manufacturing |
| Founded | 1956 in Morteros, Córdoba Province, Argentina |
| Founder | Héctor Boero |
| Fate | Ceased aircraft production in 2000; continues repair and parts supply |
| Headquarters | Morteros , Argentina |
Area served | Argentina |
Key people | Héctor Boero (founder) |
| Products | Light utility and agricultural airplanes |
| Website | www |
Aero Boero S.A. is an Argentine company engaged in aircraft manufacturing, established in 1956 by Héctor Boero in Morteros, located in Córdoba Province. The firm concentrated on producing light utility and agricultural airplanes for civil use.
History
The enterprise began as a facility dedicated to the maintenance and repair of light aircraft. During the 1950s, Aero Boero shifted its focus toward agricultural aviation, responding to local needs for crop-dusting operations. In 1958, the founders Cesar and Héctor Boero, together with Celestine Barale, initiated the design of the Aero Boero AB-95. The company broadened its range of aircraft models until production ceased in 2000 due to political unrest and an economic crisis. Since that time, Aero Boero has maintained its presence by providing repair services and supplying parts for its existing fleet.
The manufacturer produced various aircraft types with multiple versions:
- Aero Boero AB-95 – A high-wing monoplane powered by a 100 hp engine, accommodating three seats
- Aero Boero AB-115 – An improved version of the AB-95 equipped with a 115 hp engine and refined aerodynamic features
- Aero Boero AB-150 – An enhanced model based on the AB-115 fitted with a 150 hp engine
- Aero Boero AB-180 – A further advancement of the AB-115 incorporating a 180 hp engine
- Aero Boero AB-210 – A variant of the AB-115 featuring a 210 hp engine and tricycle landing gear; only one unit produced
- Aero Boero AB-260 – Derived from the AB-115 with a 260 hp engine and tricycle undercarriage; a single example built
- Aero Boero 260AG – A single-seat, low-wing monoplane with one engine, specifically designed for aerial application tasks
See also
Bibliography
- Slagley, George (2011). A Century of Aviation: Worldwide Commercial and Military. Strategic Book Group.