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May 09, 2022

With every passing day, the aviation market is growing more and more, due to the increase in demand, more and more companies are hopping on the bandwagon to provide the best airplanes to the world.

To tackle the increased demand for aircraft there are many new companies that have entered the market, now the question that arises is what are the top light aircraft brands?

This is a tough question to answer because there are hundreds of manufacturers hence it becomes difficult to find the best one that will suit your needs.

There are many top brands of light aircraft such as Piper, Lancair, Cirrus and Cessna aircraft companies. All these brands are best known for their safety and efficiency.

But whichever brand of aircraft you want to purchase, one thing that you should always keep in mind is that you should always get your aircraft parts from a certified aviation welding company.

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Though not everyone needs to buy an airplane, there are many people who love travelling by air when they have time off, so for them having their own light aircraft will make their adventure more fun.

If you are looking for a light aircraft that is cost-effective, reliable and easy to maintain then search no further, as in this blog post we will outline the top 2 light aircraft brands.

Cirrus Aircraft

Cirrus is an American manufacturer of general aviation planes, it is located in Duluth, Minnesota, United States.

The company was founded in 1988 by Dale And Alan Klapmeier in the basement of a barn in a joint venture with the Cirrus design corporation, which was the company of their father, Wilbert Klapmeier.

It was named Cirrus because of its association with clouds, Cirrus is a Latin word that means ‘curl or wisp of cloud’.

Since its inception in 1984, the company has delivered over 17,000 aircraft and has employed over 1000 people.

Cirrus specialises in the manufacture and design of light, turboprop, jet, four-seat piston and high-performance single aircraft.

The first product manufactured by Cirrus was the VK-30 in 1985. The VK-30 was a two-seat, single-engine aircraft. Its design was based on a kit aircraft that the Klapmeiers had been working on even before the inception of Cirrus.

Cirrus in 1991 released the Cirrus SR20, was a four-seat, single-engine aircraft and it was the first aircraft manufactured by the company that was ready to fly right out of the box.

One of the best aircraft of Cirrus includes the SR22T Turbine jet, which has had over 1000 plus orders to date.

Cirrus aircraft has a long history of making some of the best light aircraft in the aviation industry and is one of the most long-lived aircraft brands in the world.

Cessna Aircraft Company

Cessna Aircraft Company is another top light aircraft brand, it is the manufacturer of the most famous general aviation aircraft in the world. Cessna is also a part of a large group of aviation companies, including Beechcraft and Piper Aircraft.

It has been making general aviation aircraft for decades, and its products have become some of the most well-known in the aviation industry.

Cessna has always focused largely on producing airplanes that are able to stand up to commercial airline standards without losing their simplicity.

All airplanes produced by Cessna have a reputation for being versatile, easy to fly, easy to maintain and reliable.

Cessna because of its high-quality production has also been able to compete with giant manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus.

Along with manufacturing light aircraft, Cessna Aircraft Company also provides training lessons and other necessary services that help pilots to keep their airplanes safely throughout their careers.

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