Belgian manufacturer Sonaca has ceased production of its Sonaca 201 Trainer Pro aircraft with 58 aircraft completed, the last one flying on September 5, 2022. Based on the South African TAF Sling, the Trainer Pro is a low-wing, all-metal aircraft with side-by-side seating and a fixed tricycle undercarriage. It is a development of the original Sonaca 200 upgraded with a Garmin G500 TXi glass cockpit and has achieved significant sales to Estonia, France, Portugal, Switzerland and Turkey, with four imported into the UK, including three operated by Blackbushe Aviation. Sonaca cites a slowdown in demand for trainers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with supply issues with subcontractors. (Photo Rod Simpson)
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