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Equator Aircraft 2008

15/01/2008

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The EQUATOR AIRCRAFT COMPANY is going to prepare the production of its new Corporate and Utility Aircraft Modular System named Equator, a total new generation of high performance airplanes for land, sand, water and ice, new beautis in aerodynamics and hydrodynamics for the General Aviation.

It ranges from a 2-seat trainer up to a 20-seat commuter and the business jet amphibium, as landplane with retractable or fixed gear or amphibian, turboprop or piston engine, single or twin, pressurized or not.

Special aircrafts for civil, rescue or military missions can be deviated from the modular system, all with STOL and long-range capabilities.

The Equator's outstanding properties are:

the one-piece, seamless fiber composite sandwich, the technology of nature:

no corrosion, no leakage and unsinkable

the protected position of the power plant on top and above the centre of gravity

the quiet, comfortable large cabin with optimum visibility

The low float-wing, actis as sponson, surfboard and gangplank at the same time, ensuring no capsizing, no nose-over

The Equator concept is shortly described by its key features:

Safety Economy Versatility Comfort Beauty

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