Reims Aviation
Reims Aviation is a French based in Reims air carriers, which focuses on the construction of propeller-driven aircraft and the manufacture of components for other international aircraft manufacturer. The company was divided into two independent companies Reims Aviation Industries ( RAI) and Reims Aerospace 2003.
History
The company's history begins with the aircraft designer Max Holste, who in 1933 developed his first plane: the two-seater light aircraft Reims SHB1. In 1946, he founded the company Max Holste SA which settles in Reims. In the 50s Holste begins with the development of small cargo and passenger aircraft. In 1960, a contract with Cessna Aircraft Company is signed, which initiates a 20- year collaboration for the production of a large part of this propeller aircraft family for the European market.
In 1962 Reims Aviation is founded. Three years later, the manufacturer provides a Cessna 172 already the 2000th airplane. In 1967 the company moved to the airfield of Reims - Prunay where the Reims - Cessna 337 completed its maiden flight. In addition to the Reims - Cessna aircraft begins Reims Aviation 1970 fuselage parts for the Dassault Falcon and Mirage IIIs of the former company Avions Marcel Dassault to produce. 1983 takes place there the first flight of the F406 Caravan II.
In March 1989, the company bought CFCI ( Compagnie Française Chaufour Investissement ) from all business units of Reims Aviation Cessna Aircraft Company and made Reims Aviation thus 100% to a French private companies. At the same time production of single engine airplanes is set. At the beginning of the 90s, the production rate of the F406 Caravan II is increased and there are more developed versions of the aircraft. In addition Reims Aviation increasingly produced components for Dassault, Airbus and Embraer.
In 2000, the first flight of the F406 SURPOLMAR takes place. The aircraft was designed primarily for police maritime and coastal surveillance and presented to the company a foray into a new market dar. But there were hardly any customers for the aircraft. In January 2003, the French company Green Recovery bought the F406 shares of the company and founded the company in Reims Aviation Industries. The production of the F406 was resumed and two aircraft were delivered before mid-year.
The subunternehmerischen activities of Reims Aviation Quote separated from RAI place and are in the company Reims Aerospace sas summarized. However, both companies will share further the location Reims - Prunay.
Overall, the company has manufactured and delivered to date to the 7000 aircraft.