(Finance) – Blackshape, Italian company specialized in the design and construction of aircraft (part of Angel Holding), will be among the protagonists from 19 to 21 November 2024 at Air Expo Abu Dhabiamong the most relevant international events for the aeronautical industry. Blackshape will present for the first time in the United Arab Emirates (stand 440) the Gabrie´l BK160- 200, an advanced and versatile aircraft, symbol of Italian excellence and technological innovation.
Founded in Monopoli (Bari, Italy), Blackshape is renowned for the quality of Made in Italy design and cutting-edge technology, which have allowed it to win the appreciation of pilots and aviation enthusiasts globally. With over 100 aircraft already built, Blackshape continues to stand out the use of composite materials and for the creation of elegant and high-performance aircraftcapable of meeting the needs of the civil, military and recreational markets.
The Gabrie´l BK160-200 is an entirely composite two-seat tandem aircraftequipped with a piston engine and retractable landing gear, fully certified by both EASA and FAA. The versatility of the Gabrie´l makes it ideal as a basic flight trainer for civil and military pilots, as well as for use in private and recreational settings. Available in variants that can be powered by AVGAS or MOGAS, the Gabrie´l represents an advanced and flexible solution that meets performance and sustainability needs.
On the occasion of participation in the Air Expo, a Gabrie´l BK160-200 stands traveling over 4000 km from Italy to the United Arab Emirates, flown by the company’s chief pilot, symbolizing the ambition and pioneering spirit that characterize Blackshape. The crossing also represents a concrete demonstration of the aircraft’s performance and reliability over long distances.
In addition to the Gabrie´l, Blackshape produces the Firsta two-seater tandem ultralight aircraft, also made of composite and certified by the aeronautical authorities of various countries, appreciated by pilots and flight enthusiasts for its easy handling and high performance.
“We are thrilled to exhibit the Gabrie´l BK160-200 for the first time at this event and to make people appreciate, in a Region that has always rewarded avant-garde and technological innovation, the our excellent engineering and production capacity” said the CEO of Blackshape, Niccolo` Chierroni. “This participation represents a strategic step to strengthen our position in international markets and increasingly position Blackshape’s Gabriel, with its evolutions on which we are already working, as a reference platform for aeronautical training in the primary/basic segment” .