Aerochute International

Aerochute International Pty. Ltd
Privately held company
Industry Aerospace
Founded 1989
Founder Stephen Conte
Headquarters Australia
Products Kit aircraft, powered parachutes
Website aerochute.com.au

Aerochute International Pty. Ltd is an Australian aircraft manufacturer founded in 1989 by Stephen Conte and based in Coburg North, Victoria. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of powered parachutes in the form of kits for amateur construction for the European Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight category. The aircraft are also approved by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority.[1][2]

The company introduced its single seat model, the Aerochute International Hummerchute in 1989 and the two-seat Aerochute International Dual in 1992.[2]

Aerochute is also an approved powered parachute flight training school, with locations in Melbourne and Perth.[2][3]

Aircraft

Summary of aircraft built by Aerochute International
Model name First flight Number built Type
Aerochute International Hummerchute 1989 Single seat powered parachute
Aerochute International Dual 1992 Two seat powered parachute

References

  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 79. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 Aerochute International Pty. Ltd. "Aerochute History". aerochute.com.au. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  3. Aerochute International Pty. Ltd. "Flight Locations". aerochute.com.au. Retrieved 26 May 2015.

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