The best news this years

Avid is under new ownership. Mark Mendick, an engineer in Iowa, has taken over the dormant treasure of Avid Flyer and is building up a new business. Using the original jigs and fixtures the plan is to start by producing much needed spar parts and later propose entire kits. This is fantastic news for the current Avid Flyer community as well as for any Avid Flyer wannabees... Good luck Mark!

https://avidkitplanes.com/

"Mark Mendick, a private pilot and mechanical engineer was looking for a way to own and enjoy a safe, reliable aircraft without the large financial burden. He, like many others, wanted to perform his own maintenance on the plane, make changes without hiring an A&P, and avoid costly hanger fees. Avid planes stuck out among other competitors as the best all around structure with more standard features for the money than any other kit plane. Mark purchased all rights to Avid Aircraft in order to bring the company back to the market and give others like him the opportunity to make affordable flying a reality."
[text from the AvidKitPlanes website]