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Reflecting on the past year, Adam Aircraft achieved numerous
successes in 2007. The company's primary focus continues to be
completing FAA Type Certification for the A700 very light jet (VLJ)
and implementing the world-class production processes for the A500
centerline piston twin and the A700.
Significant milestones were accomplished in the A700 certification
program with the achievement of the FAA Type Inspection Authorization
(TIA) and the addition of three new flight test articles into the
flight test program. The A700 certification program continues to be on
track for completion in 2008.
Adam Aircraft also implemented the new Make Production Fly (MPF)
program. In order to achieve a high rate production, the company made
the decision to slow production of the A500 in order to stream-line
the process. "Building the best airplane possible for our customers is
paramount, and we are making sure we have the right processes in place
in order to build a complete product that exceeds expectations. The
new MPF allows us to accomplish this objective," said Adam Aircraft
President Duncan Koerbel.
"First and foremost I'd like to say thank you to the dedicated
employees who have helped make this year one of our most successful to
date," said Koerbel. "While we have not been without our challenges
due to our growth, we have handled the long hours, false starts, and
in-process adjustments like true professionals and should be proud of
what we have accomplished."
Accomplishments achieved by Adam Aircraft in 2007 include:
-- A700 S/N 3, the first fully conforming prototype, flew for the
first time on April 9
-- A700 S/N 4 followed with a first flight on August 24
-- A500 25,000 ft certification was received on September 17
-- A500 certified Traffic Avoidance System and Enhanced Ground
Proximity Warning System was certified in September
-- The newly implemented MPF program experienced success through
the development of several new large tools to build wing and
fuselage structures with greater repeatability
-- A500 S/N 15 is experiencing a 50 percent reduction in man
hours as a result of the new MPF process
-- FAA Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) to begin FAA flight
testing on the A700 for certification credit was issued
November 30
-- FLYING Magazine issued a very favorable report on the A500 in
December
-- Expansion into the new Ogden, Utah facilities was completed
-- Successful completion of company environmental tests on the
A700 at Eglin AFB
As Adam Aircraft continues to move forward with its vision, 2008
will be a pivotal year in obtaining the company goals of successfully
ramping up and bringing the A500 to market and achieving certification
of the A700.
Adam Aircraft is a designer and manufacturer of advanced aircraft
for civil and government markets. The company uses computer-aided
design, rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing techniques, and
carbon composite materials to produce high-performance aircraft at
attractive prices. The A500 twin-engine piston aircraft has been Type
Certified by the FAA, and the A700, which is currently undergoing
flight test and development, will carry seven people and feature the
best people-to-price performance ratio of any VLJ. Adam Aircraft
headquarters are based at Centennial Airport (APA) in Englewood,
Colorado, with additional facilities in Pueblo, Colorado, and Ogden,
Utah. To learn more about the company, visit www.adamaircraft.com.
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