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Who owns Bellanca aircraft?
Alexandria Aircraft LLC
A new Minnesota company called Alexandria Aircraft LLC has purchased the assets of Bellanca Inc from the Minnesota Department of Economic Security. This purchase includes the type design data for Bellanca models 14-19 Cruisemaster through 17-30A Super Viking, and the Eagle Model DW-1 Agricultural Spray Airplane.
What happened Bellanca plane?
Since 2002 the company has been operated by a group of six Bellanca enthusiasts who bought the company from the state of Minnesota and established Alexandria Aircraft Co. LLC. They provide technical support and parts to owners and A&Ps in the field. They have sold one new aircraft, manufactured in 2005.
How much is a Bellanca Super Viking?
Insurance costs AOPA Insurance Services estimates a $75,000 (purchase price) Bellanca Super Viking will cost $2,800 per year to insure for pilots with 200 hours total time, no retractable time, and no make-and-model time.
What is a Bellanca Viking?
The Bellanca Viking and Super Viking are a series of single-engine, four-seat, high performance, retractable gear aircraft manufactured in the USA during the 1960s and 1970s.
Who buys Super Vikings?
Most buyers of new Super Vikings are previous Bellanca owners. “Fanatics” is a word that’s often used to describe owners of Bellanca aircraft. After living with a Super Viking for several weeks, one can begin to see why.
Why join the Bellanca-champion club?
Join Us! Dedicated to the Bellanca Cruisair, Cruisemaster, Viking, American Champion Citabria, Decathlon, Scout, Champion and AviaBellanca Skyrocket lines of aircraft, their furtherance, history, preservation and maintenance. The Bellanca-Champion Club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts.
Is Bellanca a good company to own?
With 21 people on the payroll, Bellanca, Incorporated, doesn’t cut a very wide swath in corporate America, or even in the general aviation industry. Production averages fewer than 10 airplanes a year, and owner Pinckney does all of the selling himself. Bellanca may be small, but it upholds a proud tradition and turns out a fine airplane.