Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche SpA is an Italian manufacturer of light aircraft .
| Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche SpA | |
|---|---|
| Type of | Joint-Stock Company |
| Year of foundation | 1952 |
| Closing year | 1998 |
| Founders | Luigi and Paolo Pascal |
| Location |  Italy |
| Industry | Aviation industry |
| Products | Light aircraft |
History
The company was founded in 1952 by the professor of the University of Naples, Luigi Pascale (Luigi Pascale) and his brother Paolo. The manufactured aircraft were used mainly by flying clubs and private individuals.
In 1970, a new production complex was opened in the city of Casoria , Naples province ( Campania region, Italy ). The plant produced parts for McDonnell Douglas MD-80 and Boeing 747 aircraft .
In July 1981, Partenavia entered Aeritalia Corporation.
In 1986, Luigi Pascal and his other brother Giovanni founded Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam .
In 1992, about 50 people worked.
In 1993, Aeritalia sold Partenavia to Aercosmos SpA in Milan [1] .
In 1996, Partenavia was declared insolvent.
In 1998, acquired the rights to the Partenavia trademark.
Aircraft
- Astore - double high-wing, released in 1952 (1 pc.)
- Tigrotto - double monoplane, released in 1953 (1 pc.)
- Aeroscooter - single-seat aircraft, released in 1951 by order of Mario de Bernadi (1 pc.)
- Tornado - two-seat aircraft with a solid wood structure, launched in 1956, reached a top speed of 348 km / h (1 pc.)
- Fachiro - two-seat tourist aircraft, was produced in 1958-59
- Jolly - two-seater aircraft, launched in 1960 (2 pcs.)
- Partenavia P.64 Fachiro III - four-seater tourist plane (1 pc.)
- Oscar - four-seat aircraft, produced since 1965 in Italy and South Africa (AFIC RSA 200 Falcon)
- Partenavia P.66B Oscar - Double variant P.64B Oscar
- Partenavia P.66C Charlie - four-seat aircraft, produced since 1976
- Partenavia P.66D Delta - modification P.66B Oscar (1 pc.)
- Partenavia P.66T Charlie - training modification P.66B Oscar (1 pc.)
- Partenavia P.68 Victor - a six-seater airplane, produced since 1970
- Partenavia AP.68TP-300 Spartacus - modification P.68 Victor with a turboprop
- Partenavia AP.68TP-600 Viator - modification P.68 Victor with a turboprop engine and retractable chassis
- Alpha - two-seater aircraft, released in 1972 (1 pc.)
- Mosquito - two-seater aircraft, released in 1986 (1 pc.)