Sonex Celebrates 20th Anniversary! New Web Site Launched and a Big Sale Too!
On February 28, 1998 John Monnett lifted-off from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI in a completely new aircraft: Sonex serial number 1, or “SX1.” While certainly not the beginning of John Monnett’s journey, the first flight of SX1 marked the beginning of the Sonex Story for us and thousands of others worldwide. Beginning… Read More
Sonex Events Calendar Updated for 2018!
The Sonex Aircraft Company Events Calendar has been updated for 2018, including the Vertigo Airshows SubSonex performance schedule! Don’t miss Sonex Aircraft’s exhibit at Sun ‘n Fun 2018, including SubSonex airshow performances! We Need Your Builder Events! As 2018 gets into full-swing, remember that we need your grass-roots Sonex Builder Events scheduling for your Builder… Read More
Sonex Employee Anniversaries: Heather Zahner Celebrates 13 Years of Service!
Congratulations to Heather Zahner, who celebrates her 13-year employment anniversary at Sonex Aircraft, LLC this week! Heather joined us in February of 2005 and has grown in her responsibilities to become an increasingly vital and valued member of the Sonex team. A member of our management team, Heather currently serves as Sonex Aircraft’s Financial Controller,… Read More
First Flight Insurance Group: Xenos Now Eligible!
Sonex Aircraft is pleased to announce that First Flight Insurance Group has increased it’s eligible weight restriction from 1,150 lbs to the FAA LSA maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 lbs. (1,430 lbs. for amphibious aircraft). This means that the Xenos and Xenos-B Motorglider is now eligible to be insured by First Flight Insurance Group, along with the… Read More
SubSonex News: John Corneal’s Award-Winning SubSonex Featured in EAA Sport Aviation!
The February issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine features the Bronze Lindy Award winning SubSonex built by John Corneal of Petersburg, PA. John spent a lot of extra time on a meticulous show-plane build of his serial number JSX0006 SubSonex Personal Jet and his work paid off at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 where he earned… Read More
Sonex Employee Anniversaries: Kerry Fores Celebrates 15 Years of Service!
Congratulations to Kerry Fores, who celebrates his 15-year employment anniversary at Sonex Aircraft, LLC this month! Kerry has been with Sonex Aircraft since January 2003, but volunteered his time beginning in 1999 after learning of John Monnett’s plans to develop the Sonex design. As Technical Communications Manager at Sonex, Kerry is primarily reponsible for leading… Read More
Wishing You a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year; Sonex Holiday Hours
The ownership and staff of Sonex Aircraft, LLC would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sonex Aircraft will once again shut-down during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (December 25th thru January 1st) for year-end inventory and to allow our staff to enjoy the season with their… Read More
Bob Carlton Wins 2017 Art Scholl Award!
Sonex Aircraft is thrilled to congratulate Bob and Laurie Carlton of Vertigo Airshows for winning the 2017 Art Scholl Showmanship Award! Sonex Aircraft was first introduced to Bob Carlton in 2009 while evaluating the PBS TJ-100 turbojet to power the SubSonex. Bob’s experience with the TJ-100 and aircraft like his Super Salto jet powered sailplane… Read More
Sonex Holiday Shutdown: Get Your Urgent Orders Placed Today!
Sonex Aircraft will once again shut-down during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (December 25th thru January 1st) for year-end inventory and to allow our staff to enjoy the season with their families. If you have any urgent order needs that you must receive before Christmas (subject to availability), place your orders immediately… Read More
Dear Santa: Sonex Tail Kit Specials End December 25th!
Holiday Specials on Sonex-B, Waiex-B, Onex, Xenos-B and SubSonex Tail Kits are back! Sonex Tail Kits make a great Christmas gift for the future Sonex builder in your family – YOU! Better Hurry: Specials End December 25th, so Order Today! Sonex-B & Waiex-B Tail Kits $1,500: Save $335! Onex Tail Kits $1,200: Save $475! Xenos-B Tail Kits… Read More
