The Yak-7 was designed by Alexander S Yakovlev and was a development of the Yak-1, initially known as the I-26, which was first flown in 1940.

The Grumman G21 series of twin engine amphibians was introduced in 1937.

The GA-8 Airvan is a new entrant into the manufacture of light aircraft in Australia, and is the first commercial utility type aircraft put into production since the GAF Nomad.