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Société Industrielle Pour l’Aéronautique

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French aircraft manufacturer (1938-1975)

Société Industrielle pour l’Aéronautique was a French aircraft manufacturer established in 1938 by Georges Volland. From 1938-1940, SIPA principally manufactured parts for other French aircraft companies. After World War II, it began developing a series of trainers for the French Air Force.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1938Founded1

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Société Industrielle pour l’Aéronautique (SIPA) was a French aircraft manufacturer established in 1938 by Georges Volland. From 1938-1940, SIPA principally manufactured parts for other French aircraft companies.2

The story

Founded by Georges Volland in 1938.1

Leadership

Who has led Société Industrielle Pour l’Aéronautique, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Products and brands

SIPA S.10

SIPA S.11

SIPA S.12

SIPA S.20

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SIPA S.50

SIPA S.70

SIPA S.90

SIPA S.121

SIPA S.200 Minijet

SIPA S.251 Antilope

SIPA S.261 Anjou

SIPA S.300

SIPA S.1000 Coccinelle

SIPA S.1100

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Aérospatiale1

Timeline

  1. 1975Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1938Founded Founded1

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