FINCH AIRCRAFT to manufacture Robins
For over 14 years we have been the UK distributor for the famous Robin DR 400 range of light aircraft manufactured at Dijon , France . During this time the manufacturing company was originally Avions Robin, then became Apex Aircraft , and most recently CEAPR, but always essentially the same company. Due to financial problems there has been no new manufacture of Robin aircraft since July 2008.

Now there is an exciting new development in the form of FINCH AIRCRAFT, an entirely new company, not connected with the previous companies, taking over the manufacture of new Robin DR 400 aircraft. Finch Aircraft is leasing part of the Darois factory and installing its own workforce. Finch Aircraft has substantial backing from French investors , and intends to re-establish the Robin name in Europe as soon as possible, this will include the 155 hp version of the ECOFLYER with the new TAE Centurion 155 hp engine – the prototype aircraft will be test flying in 2nd half Feb 2010.

Mistral Aviation is the sole UK & Eire distributor for Robins from Finch Aircraft . Prices and delivery delay for new Robins will be found on our website shortly

Spares support for all types of Robin aircraft, not just the 400 range still will come from CEAPR , operating from the same factory

ALPHA AVIATION NZ
The beautifully designed range of 2 seat metal basic and aerobatic trainers , once also produced at Dijon were sold to a NZ compny in 2006, and production transferred to Hamilton NZ. The first ALPHA aircraft arrived in UK with us in early 2008 , and more followed but after financial problems production ceased in mid 2008

In mid 2009 Alpha Aviation NZ was bought by the PCL group , based in Hong Kong, and production of new Alpha 120 & 160 is re-starting in early 2010, now that formalities with NZ authorities have been completed for transfer of TCs to new owners.

Mistral Aviation has been appointed European agent/distributor for Alpha Aviation


Mistral also acts as brokers for used aircraft particularly ROBINs, both wood and metal types, including French made ALPHAs/HR200s etc.

Our sales office is based in Midhurst, Sussex and we presently operate aircraft from Goodwood Aerodrome.