GA8 AIRVAN by GippsAero Pty Ltd, A Cost Effective Choice

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December 19, 2025
Category Connection: New & Used Aircraft
Brief: This video frames the solution within typical operational contexts for clearer understanding. Watch as we demonstrate the GA8 AIRVAN's versatile capabilities for freight, parachuting, and surveillance missions. You'll see how its quick-configuration design and cost-effective performance make it an ideal multi-role aircraft for various B2B operations.
Related Product Features:
  • Quickly converts from passenger to freight configuration with unique feet locking mechanisms for enhanced safety.
  • Features a commodious 3.4 m³ cargo compartment with a large rear sliding door for forklift loading.
  • Designed with a low cabin floor height to reduce bending and lifting for improved occupational health and safety.
  • Optimized for single-pilot operation with all controls and avionics grouped for comfortable access.
  • Includes a certified parcel bin on the cockpit's RHS for storing approximately 100lbs of smaller parcels.
  • Offers excellent cost-effectiveness with low fuel consumption and high payload capacity for various missions.
  • Available in both normally aspirated and turbocharged engine options for different performance needs.
  • Proven rugged and reliable platform with a history of worldwide service in passenger transport and emergency work.
FAQs:
  • What are the primary operational roles for the GA8 AIRVAN?
    The GA8 AIRVAN is a cost-effective multi-role aircraft designed for freight hauling, parachuting, short-distance passenger transport, and special missions like surveillance, medevac, and tactical reconnaissance.
  • How quickly can the aircraft be reconfigured between passenger and freight roles?
    The GA8 AIRVAN can be very quickly reconfigured using its unique feet locking mechanisms, which are specifically designed to meet the latest safety certification requirements for quick role changes.
  • What is the cargo capacity and accessibility of the GA8 AIRVAN Freighter?
    The freighter variant provides a 3.4 m³ cargo compartment accessed by a large rear sliding door measuring 42.5 by 42 inches, allowing for forklift loading and quick turnaround times.
  • What engine options are available for the GA8 AIRVAN?
    The GA8 AIRVAN is available with either a normally aspirated Lycoming IO-540-K1A5 300 hp engine or a turbocharged Lycoming IO-540-AH1A 320 hp engine, each with corresponding propeller options.