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| Type | Private |
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| Genre | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | , USA |
Advanced Aircraft Corporation is an aircraft manufacturer based in Carlsbad, California.
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| Founded | 1983 |
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Advanced Aircraft Corporation is an aircraft manufacturer based in Carlsbad, California.
AAC bought out Riley Aircraft in 1983.
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