Aerochute International
Australian aircraft manufacturer
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Aerochute International Pty. Ltd is an Australian aircraft manufacturer founded in 1989 by Stephen Conte and based in Coburg North, Victoria. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of powered parachutes in the form of kits for amateur construction for the European Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight category. The aircraft are also approved by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority.[1][2]
| Type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Stephen Conte |
| Headquarters | |
| Products | Kit aircraft, powered parachutes |
| Website | aerochute |
The company introduced its single seat model, the Aerochute International Hummerchute in 1989 and the two-seat Aerochute International Dual in 1992.[2]
Aerochute is also an approved powered parachute flight training school, with locations in Melbourne and Perth.[2][3]
Aircraft
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerochute International Hummerchute | 1989 | Single seat powered parachute | |
| Aerochute International Dual | 1992 | Two seat powered parachute | |