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CubCrafters XCub

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Every Bulletin story and press release covering CubCrafters XCub, newest first.

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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.

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
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

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
25 July

ReleaseCubCrafters selects Hartzell Trailblazer prop for flagship XCub

6 June

ReleaseCubCrafters debuts new flagship : XCub