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News archive: Cub Crafters Inc.

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

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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.

27 February 2025 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.

3 January 2024 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.

14 June 2023

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 2023 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.