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Contact:                      For Immediate Release:  February 4, 2009  
Dave Franson                                                            
phone: (316) 681-4491

Downing Aviation Associates Updates and Expands SLA Comparative Data

Downing Aviation Associates, which specializes in providing focused consulting and contract services for business, general aviation and regional aircraft clients, announced today that they have expanded their compilations of manufacturers’ data of Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) from 57 to 60 aircraft. In addition DAA has reviewed and updated each aircraft’s pricing based on manufacturers’ provided data.

“It is important that interested OEMs, individuals, training schools, and other businesses have the most current unbiased comparative SLA information available,” said Richard Reuland, Engineering Associate for DAA. “ In these challenging economic conditions, being equipped to make an informed buying decision is imperative.” 

Reuland went to explain, “This project started in early 2008. We brought our experience, our technical expertise and resources together to normalize the available information for the aircraft being developed in the Light Sport segment. In October we began offering this copyrighted material through our website and it has met with very favorable comments. Utilizers of this material appreciate the amount of data that has been gathered and the easy to read tables and charts.  We will continue to update this study as new information and revisions become available.”

In addition to the published data, DAA works with individual customers considering purchasing light sport aircraft and with OEMs seeking additional marketing information. DAA couples its base quantitative information with qualitative input by means of simple questionnaires. DAA then provides customized, tailored, and detailed aircraft-to-aircraft comparison reports, including relative values.   DAA also assists prospective buyers in selecting and comparing optional equipment, helping them configure the aircraft to their specific needs, while avoiding unnecessary expense for unwanted or unneeded add-ons.

Information on how to purchase these comparison listings can be found on the DAA web site:

Richard Reuland can also be reached via e-mail at richardreuland@downingaviationassociates.com or by phone at (480) 518-1364. Downing Aviation Associate Bill Maxey is also available at (602) 820-5722 or via e-mail at billmaxey@downingaviationassoicates.com.

Established in 2001, DAA offers experienced technical, marketing, business and contract management resources to both startup and established aviation firms. Downing Aviation Associates is committed to helping clients explore their options, define and grow their businesses and maximize their value—without incurring premature or unnecessary added personnel and administrative costs. Downing Aviation Associates is headquartered in Gilbert Arizona with an operations office at the Chandler Arizona Municipal Airport.