Magnaghi Aeronautica, the new owners of the design in 2012, announced that it will be upgraded with larger wing tanks, improved aerodynamics and stability, strengthened structural elements and a new avionics package. The Sky Arrow will be available as a completed certified aircraft for light sport or as a kit. A four-seat version is planned. Magnaghi Aeronautica expects to market it for government utility roles, such as border patrol, pollution monitoring and aerial surveillance, with belly- and nose-mounted sensors.[2]
The 3I Sky Arrow 600 Sport and the Magnaghi Aeronautica Sky Arrow LSA are both US Federal Aviation Administration approved special light-sport aircraft.[3][4] The company completed FAR 23 type certification for the Sky Arrow TCNS.[5]
Variants
A Sky Arrow 650 TCNThe rear of the Sky Arrow 650 TCN, showing its pusher propeller.The seating of the Sky Arrow 650 TCN
Sky Arrow LSA
Sky Arrow Sport (100 hp (75 kW))
Meets ATSM requirements for the FAA Light-Sport category of aircraft.
Sky Arrow 1450L (100 hp (75 kW)/115 hp (86 kW))
kitplane version, meets FAA 51 per cent builder rule.[6]
Sky Arrow 650 TCN
Sky Arrow 650 TC
Sky Arrow 650 TCNS
Sky Arrow 650 TCS:
(100 hp engine), VFR and Sky Arrow 650 TCNS for VFR Night - Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) of 650 kg (1,430 lb)
Sky Arrow 710 RG:
100 hp engine, C for VFR and CN for VFR Night with an increased MTOW of 710 kg (1,570 lb) and retractable landing gear
Sky Arrow 710 PLUS:
100 hp engine, C and CN with an increased MTOW of 710 kg (1,570 lb) and fixed landing gear
