Syukri 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 This JetFox started off exactly the same as CTRM E150B.. Buy the patented aircraft and assemble it locally.. SUBANG: Light-sport aircraft have a tremendous future in the country and will be well accepted locally, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said. He said the sport, which had previously only been accessible to the rich, was now more affordable to all Malaysians. Speaking after the launch of the Malaysian-made JetFox, which is the first ready-to-fly aircraft, Kong said it marked a milestone in Malaysia's aviation history which celebrates its centennial anniversary this year. JetFox manufacturer and exporter Euroala Industries Sdn Bhd, bought the JetFox brand and technology from its original company Italian-based Euroala SRL two years ago and relocated its plant to Malaysia. Kong added that the Department of Civil Aviation was embarking on a joint initiative to benchmark a special light sport aircraft standard for the JetFox which could encourage other industry players and aviators to join the industry. Foxy beauty: JetFox, the first ready-to-fly aircraft, is expected to be a hit among Malaysians due to its value-for-price factor. It was launched at Subang airport’s old cargo complex Thursday despite the heavy downpour. Kong said aircraft movement in all local airsports over the first four months this year rose to 219,845 from 205,688 recorded in the same period last year, an increase of 6.88%. “In the year 2010, passenger traffic in all airports in Malaysia rose by 12.1%, from 52.7 million passengers in 2009 to 59.1 million passengers, a record high. “As of April 2011, passenger traffic rose by 12.28% from 18,328,620 in 2010 to 20,579,358 for the same period,” added Kong. He said this was an indication that the aviation industry was recovering swiftly and offered a huge demand in the air transport industry which was worth RM52bil annually. Euroala Industries chairman, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said with its price of RM300,000, he hoped JetFox would be the first step in making aviation more affordable and accessible to Malaysians. “Its sleek look, good safety record, success in Europe and potential in new markets were the reasons we acquired exclusive rights to the JetFox design and manufacturing technology,” said Dr Mahathir in his speech before its launch at the Subang airport's old cargo complex. source: thestar.com (13th May 2011) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakan 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) RM300.000 means approx 100.000USD, is it a bir expensive for this aircraft? http://www.pilotmix.com/index.php?pgid=11&lang=en&maxInfo=104 please correct me if I'm wrong Edited May 13, 2011 by Hakan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N Azman 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 sounds eerily similar to the ill fated avcen jetpod (jetpod...jetfox...get it?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) What has "aircraft movement in all local airsports" and "the aviation industry was recovering swiftly and offered a huge demand in the air transport industry which was worth RM52bil annually" got to do with a "light-sport aircraft" ?! Edited May 13, 2011 by BC Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alvin Liew 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2011 9M-EBL Photo credits to Joule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syukri 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2011 Totally agree to BC Tam.. Increment of air-traffic movement in this region got nothing much to do with light aircraft... Nevertheless it is good to see local scene of general aviation expand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff R. 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2011 They have a basic website up at www.euroala.com From the website it says "The sale and purchase of JetFox design and technology has recently been concluded between a Malaysian-owned company, Aero Holdings Limited (“AHL”) and Italian company Euroala S.R.L." AHL have then sold the rights to Euroala Industries Sdn Bhd, an affiliated company of AHL. address is given as: Euroala Industries Sdn Bhd. Lot 525 Jalan TUDM Kampung Baru Subang 40150 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +60-3-7846 9408. Fax: +60-3-7846 9409. Email: info@euroala.com N8086P, a Jet Fox Amphibian, has been in DNEST's hangar for almost two years now. Geoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denny Yen 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) USD100k is standard price for this kind of light a/c - the only difference is whether it is made in Canada, Czech, EU or USA and the equipment inside. Most likely assembly is not included in the price, so it is a DIY a/c requiring owners to assemble it by themselves. If it is at RM300k and excluding miscellaneous expenses (hangar, runway, management fees, etc), it is possible to start a time-lease fund to purchase the aircraft which can comprise of 100 members each contributing RM3,000per or 30 members each contributing RM10,000. This kind of scheme will only work if member numbers are kept as minimal as possible. Each member (assuming already RPL licensed) gets to share and fly the plane throughout the year. p/s: The prop arrangement, i.e., just above cockpit makes it worrisome that it could easily penetrate cockpit plexiglass in the event of engine breakup/explosion. A safer design would be to put the engine behind and above cockpit compartment. Edited May 16, 2011 by Denny Yen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attan 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2011 Comparing the Jetfox with the Ukrainian-made Foxbat ( http://www.foxbat.com.au/a22l ), I'd probably go for the cheaper Foxbat which is selling very well in many countries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denny Yen 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2011 This one is USD20k - made by Interplane sro (Czech co) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakan 2 Report post Posted May 18, 2011 well this is very "ugly" UL!!! a huge engine is in front of cockpit!very nice visual sight!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites