Storm Aircraft, also called the StormAircraft Group, is an Italian aircraft manufacturer based in

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. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of

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and

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, predominantly for the European market, as well as sub-contract work for manufacturers of larger aircraft.Purdy, Don: ''AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition'', pages 245-246. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12'', pages 77-78. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X Storm Aircraft was originally called SG Aviation srl, but changed its name for brand alignment. The company works predominantly with

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sheet and

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construction methods for its kit aircraft. The company was acquired by the Tunisian aircraft manufacturer Avionav on 3 November 2021.

History

Founded in 1981 by a group of French and Italian aeronautical engineers as SG Aviation, the company engaged in sub-contract work including the

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and

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mechanical units. The company has designed and produced cold parts for engine nacelles, including inlets, fan cowls and EBU and systems-to-engine interfaces. The company has also sold over 1200 kit and complete aircraft to customers in 20 countries.

Aircraft

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* {{Storm Aircraft Aircraft manufacturers of Italy Homebuilt aircraft