SkyReach Aircraft
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Predecessor | Rainbow Aircraft (Pty) Ltd |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Mike Blyth |
| Fate | Ceased manufacturing in May 2024; operations ended November 2024; intellectual property and production rights acquired by Bushcat Aircraft Australia |
| Headquarters | Springs, Gauteng , South Africa |
Key people | Vladimir Chechin (owner from 2002) |
| Products | Fixed-wing Light-sport aircraft, Ultralight trikes |
Rainbow SkyReach (Pty) Ltd operates as a South African aircraft manufacturer located at Springs Airfield in Dal Fouche, Springs, Gauteng. Previously operating under the name Rainbow Aircraft (Pty) Ltd, the enterprise focuses on the design and production of fixed-wing Light-sport aircraft.
The business was established by Mike Blyth, and in 1994, Vladimir Chechin relocated from Russia to join the team. Chechin purchased the company from Blyth in 2002. Throughout the 2010s, the organisation rebranded to Rainbow SkyReach (Pty) Ltd and transformed the Rainbow Cheetah into the SkyReach BushCat model.
In May 2024, Rainbow SkyReach declared it would stop manufacturing new aircraft but maintain global support for maintenance and parts supply. By November 2024, the company ended its operations, with its intellectual property and production rights being acquired by Bushcat Aircraft Australia.
Aircraft
| Model name | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Aerotrike Cobra | 70 (as of 2005) | Ultralight trike | |
| Rainbow Aerotrike Safari | 45 (by 2000) | Ultralight trike | |
| Rainbow Aerotrike Scout | 45 (by 2000) | Ultralight trike | |
| Rainbow Aerotrike Spirit | Ultralight trike | ||
| Rainbow Cheetah | Fixed-wing Light-sport aircraft | ||
| Rainbow Cheetah XLS | 2012 | Fixed-wing light-sport aircraft | |
| SkyReach BushCat | 2014 | Fixed-wing light-sport aircraft |