GECI Aviation

New ideas for air transport

GECI Aviation, a GECI International group subsidiary, is entirely dedicated to the development, production and marketing of twin turboprop aircraft.

GECI Aviation includes two companies:

Reims Aviation Industries, which has produced over 6,000 aircraft since its creation in 1933. Reims Aviation Industries is the builder of the F406, a light twin turboprop specialising in surveillance, with about one hundred flying worldwide.

Sky Aircraft, located at Chambley in Lorraine, which is developing the Skylander SK-105, a new twin turboprop capable of transporting 19 passengers or 2.7 tonnes of freight and operating in extreme environments, on short basic runways.

The GECI Aviation range is also based on strong expertise in integrating systems for all types of aircraft.

OVER 21 Reasons...

Reason no. 1 : The largest cabin dimensions in its categoryReason no. 2 : An all aluminium structure to ease local repairReason no. 3 : Operations from short basic runwaysReason no. 4 : A passenger door with stepsReason no. 5 : A basic heating and cooling systemReason no. 6 : A long and flat floor with 500 kg/m² strengthReason no. 7 : An exceptional 2.7 tons payload Reason no. 8 : Proven equipment and world-famous suppliersReason no. 9 : Spacious 28m³ cabinReason no. 10 : A baggage compartment of 5.3m³Reason no. 11 : Low turn around timeReason no. 12 : Designed and produced in FranceReason no. 13 : A rate of climb of 3300 fpmReason no. 14 : An exceptional rangeReason no. 15 : A maximal speed of 235ktsReason no. 16 : High accessibility with 5 doorsReason no. 17 : Reinforced corrosion protectionReason no. 18 : Take-off and landing on short runwaysReason no. 19 : 12 or 14 pax Combi configurationsReason no. 20 : High altitude take off and landingReason no. 21 : Very low acquisition and operating costsReason no. 22 : Easy repair and maintenanceReason no. 23 : A version equipped with floatsReason no. 24 : Bulk cargo configuration