Airframer
Quintus Technologies Quintus Technologies

The Airframer Bulletin

Cub Crafters Inc.

All news ✕ Clear ‹ Current edition

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Cub Crafters Inc., newest first.

31 items

2026
27 August CubCrafters partnered with Lycoming on the CC393i engine programme back in 2019.

CubCrafters secures EASA approval for 215 HP XCub

Certification covers the tailwheel XCub and the nosewheel NX Cub, which uses nose landing gear and spring main landing gear.

15 July AXIS combines primary flight, multi-function and, on select models, GPS and radio functions into a single unit.

CubCrafters offers Garmin AXIS across entire lineup

Following eighteen months of joint engineering with Garmin, AXIS will be available on all aircraft orders and offered as a factory-authorised retrofit for existing owners.

8 July Yakima flight testing precedes a public debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer.

Carbon Cub ULT gains regenerative turbine power

The TurboTech TP-R90 regenerative turbine engine has been fitted to CubCrafters' backcountry airframe, producing the first Sport Pilot‑eligible turboprop.

2025
25 July

ReleaseCubCrafters unveils exciting new paint schemes at Oshkosh 2025

20 July

ReleaseCubCrafters announces XCub and NXCub aircraft now available in amateur kit form at EAA AirVenture

27 February CubCrafters' Carbon Cub UL is the first aircraft to feature the Kestrel, available through its builder-assist programme.

Hartzell introduces Kestrel composite prop for Rotax 916

The first in the Falcon series, the lightweight Kestrel propeller has ASTM approval, with FAA certification anticipated for later this year.

2024
3 January The 1,000th new production CubCrafters aircraft is delivered to Bridger Aerospace in Montana.

CubCrafters delivers 1,000th new production aircraft

In addition to 1,000 new production aircraft, the company has delivered hundreds of backcountry aircraft kits and innumerable major rebuilds and upgrades to the classic Piper Super Cub during its 43-year history.

2023
14 June

CubCrafters' research shows lift potential of slat system

The technology combines electric ducted fans with leading edge lifting slats, to accelerate airflow over the wing. Ongoing testing points to a likelihood for significant reductions in takeoff and landing distances.

30 March The Carbon Cub UL

Latest BRP-Rotax engine debuts with CubCrafters

In this class up to 160 hp, the new propulsion system features fully electronic iS technology for increased performance, greater efficiency and simplified maintenance and servicing.

28 March

ReleaseCubCrafters to offer new Rotax powered Carbon Cub

2022
21 December

ReleaseCubCrafters acquires Summit Aircraft Skis

15 November

ReleaseCubCrafters achieves Securities and Exchange Commision Qualification

15 August

ReleaseCubCrafters debuts new engine for experimental Carbon Cub aircraft

2020
7 July

ReleaseHartzell's new Pathfinder propeller will be option on CubCrafters' new nosewheel Cub

18 June

ReleaseCubCrafters nosewheel XCub headed for production

2019
15 July

ReleaseCubCrafters, Lycoming partner with Hartzell for launch of lightweight pathfinder prop

10 July

ReleaseCubCrafters debuts new CC393i powerplant for XCub

6 May

ReleaseCubCrafters selects TIPQA solution to manage quality

2018
29 August

ReleaseXCub certified in Canada and Japan

11 July

ReleaseSee the Carbon Cub EX-3 & FX-3 at AirVenture 2018

2017
24 July

ReleaseFirst non-TSO'd glass panel & autopilot in part 23 certified aircraft

2016
25 July

ReleaseCubCrafters selects Hartzell Trailblazer prop for flagship XCub

6 June

ReleaseCubCrafters debuts new flagship : XCub

2013
17 July

ReleaseCubCrafters selects Hartzell Engine Technologies light weight X-Drive starter

2009
31 March

ReleaseCubCrafters announces the all new Super Sport Cub

28 January

ReleaseCubCrafters begins shipping the much anticipated Carbon Cub kit; CubCrafters' demo nearing completion

2008
22 August

ReleaseAustralia issues type certificate for the CC18-180 Top Cub

7 August

ReleaseCanada issues Type Certificate for the CC18-180 Top Cub

15 May

ReleaseCubCrafters introduces Carbon Cub kit at the 2008 Alaska Airmen's Show

11 April

ReleaseCubCrafters announces availability of the all new Sensenich ground adjustable, carbon-fiber prop for all Sport Cubs

11 April

ReleaseSport Cub certified on Baumann 1500 straight floats