One of a range of light aircraft produced by Jabiru at its facility at Bundaberg, QLD, the J-430 series is larger than previous models and was designed to seat either two or four and operate as a touring aircraft for the buyer.

The Jabiru S4 was announced in early 2001, being a development of the Company’s Avtech Jabiru two-seat series but available as a four-seat aircraft. A number of variants were proposed, the S4 two-seater designed to meet AUF restrictions, being larger than the previous model and having additional room for luggage

The Whippet was designed by J W Kenworth, and built in 1919 by the well known British automotive manufacturer, Austin Motors Co Ltd. Powered by a 34-kw (45-hp) Anzani engine, it was aimed at operation by the private owner.

Australian LightWing, formerly known as Hughes Aircraft, has since 1985 designed, developed and produced a series of light aircraft for the Australian market, having, by the end of 2009, delivered 175 aircraft with some 20 percent of these sold in kit form.

An Australian entry into the manufacture of light aircraft, the prototype Bushmaster (VH-BOI - c/n 89-001) flew for the first time in Queensland on 28 October 1989.