Direct Fly sro
| Company type | Private limited company (společnost s ručením omezeným) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 2006 in Hluk, Czech Republic |
| Headquarters | Brno , Czech Republic |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Ultralight aircraft |
Number of employees | 10 (2012) |
Overview
Direct Fly s.r.o. (occasionally styled as DirectFly s.r.o.) is a Czech aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Brno, originally founded in 2006 in Hluk. The company focuses on designing and producing ultralight aircraft that are supplied as fully assembled models, targeting both the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight and the American light-sport aircraft segments. It operates as a Czech private limited liability company, known locally as a společnost s ručením omezeným.[1][2][3]
Established in a region renowned for its aviation industry, Direct Fly capitalized on the availability of experienced aerospace professionals.[1]
By 2008, the workforce numbered seven employees. According to Jane's Information Group data from 2012, the staff had grown to ten, supported by seven international dealerships.[2][4]
As of 2017, Direct Fly concentrated production on a single microlight design: the two-seat, low-wing Alto 912TG. The previously manufactured ArGO model had been discontinued. Notably, the Alto model has received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration as a light-sport aircraft.[1][2][5][6]
By March 2019, the company was advancing two additional designs: the low-wing Orange and the high-wing STOL Cruiser.[7][8]
The company's initial presence in the United States market occurred at the April 2010 Sun 'n Fun event in Lakeland, Florida.[9] Direct Fly has earned recognition for its notably brief delivery periods for ordered aircraft.[10]
By late 2017, at least three of its aircraft had been exported to the United States, as evidenced by three Alto registrations listed with the US Federal Aviation Administration under the light-sport aircraft category.[11]
Aircraft
| Model designation | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Fly Alto | 41 | Two-seat, low-wing microlight aircraft | |
| Direct Fly ArGO | Two-seat, high-wing microlight aircraft |
References
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- ↑ "STOL CRUISER". directfly.cz. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ↑ Sobie, Brendan (23 April 2010). "Sun n' Fun: Light sport makers set sights on Europe". Flightglobal. Washington DC.
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