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GippsAero

Manufacturer of Airvan utility aircraft at Latrobe Regional Airport, Traralgon, Australia

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About GippsAero

GippsAero is an Australian aircraft manufacturer based at Latrobe Regional Airport, Traralgon, Victoria. It designs and builds the Airvan family of multi-role utility aircraft, used for tourism, skydiving, humanitarian work, cargo and surveillance. The company was founded by George Morgan and the late Peter Furlong, who were inducted into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame in 2024.

Aircraft

  • GA8 Airvan, single-engine utility aircraft
  • GA10 Airvan
  • GA200
  • Configurable cabins for passenger, skydiving, cargo and special mission roles

Company facts

  • Founders: George Morgan and Peter Furlong
  • Formerly owned by Mahindra Aerospace; co-founder George Morgan bought the company back in 2023
  • New developments include a carbon propeller, new wheel assembly and floats
  • Exhibited the GA8 Airvan on Wipaire floats at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
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Location

43 Airfield Road, Traralgon, Victoria 3844, Australia

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  • EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

    EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

    26 July to 1 August 2027 · Oshkosh, United States

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