Thu, Apr 07, 2016
Bloomington Corporation Reserves 30 Sun Flyers
Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) has received a 30 aircraft deposit and option agreement for its 2-seat “Sun Flyer” solar-electric flight trainer from Bloomington Corporation, increasing the number of Sun Flyer deposits and options to 65.
Larry Williams, CEO of Bloomington Corporation, is also a member of the AEAC Board of Directors. Bloomington Corporation provides framework and structure to organize operations combining multiple independently owned businesses into a group of general aviation companies with similar operational disciplines. The company is currently focused on setting up a coordinated flight training program, linking together a network of flight schools in Florida, including a support network of super-charger stations to accommodate the solar-electric Sun Flyer aircraft. Williams was formerly CEO, President and a member of the Board of Directors at BRS Aerospace.
“We are very excited about the flight training market and the impact the Sun Flyer is having,” Williams said. “The acquisition of the high-quality electric Sun Flyers, along with the build-out of the infrastructure to support the aftermarket batteries and charges, is an opportunity for us to maintain our desired growth into 2017 and beyond. It’s important for us to be on the leading edge now with this innovative and transformative technology. Engaging in these transactions make economic sense for the company.”
George Bye, CEO of AEAC, thanked Williams and Bloomington Corporation for their collaboration and support of the Sun Flyer. “We are thrilled to have another significant deposit holder join our program,” he said. “My personal thanks to Larry for his passion for this project and his vision to begin establishing the support infrastructure for Sun Flyer electric aircraft.”
The 2-seat proof of concept prototype for the “Sun Flyer” solar-electric flight is completing final integration and assembly at its home station at Centennial Airport near Denver. A rollout event is expected this spring. The aircraft, being developed by Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), is intended to be the first FAA-certified, U.S.-sponsored, practical, all-electric airplane serving the flight training market.
(Source: Sun Flyer news release. Images from file)
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