Airframer

The Airframer Bulletin

Airframer · CubCrafters XCub · Cub Crafters Inc.

All news ✕ Clear ‹ Current edition

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Airframer · CubCrafters XCub · Cub Crafters Inc., newest first.

10 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.

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

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.

2020
18 June

ReleaseCubCrafters nosewheel XCub headed for production

2019
10 July

ReleaseCubCrafters debuts new CC393i powerplant for XCub

2018
29 August

ReleaseXCub certified in Canada and Japan

2017
24 July

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

2016
6 June

ReleaseCubCrafters debuts new flagship : XCub