Microleve
Microleve was a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer based in Rio de Janeiro. Founded in 1982 at the beginning of the ultralight boom years, the company appears to have gone out of business in about 2011. The company specialized in the design and manufacture of ultralight aircraft.[1][2][3]
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| Type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Defunct | circa 2011 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Ultralight aircraft |
Microleve was the first microlight manufacturer in Brazil and for many years was the largest manufacturer of ultralight aircraft in Latin America. The company exported its own designs and also imported designs by other companies, notably those of Tecnam of Italy.[1][2]
Aircraft
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microleve Corsario | amphibious flying boat | ||
| Microleve ML 450 | ultralight aircraft | ||
| Microleve ML 500 | ultralight aircraft | ||
References
- Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 65. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 68. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 205-206. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
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