Regional airliner were replaced by progressively longer-range designs. In the immediate post-war era these were typically Douglas DC-3s, although even the De Havilland Dragon Rapide biplane airliner remained in service for some time. This "hand-me-down" process of supplying aircraft continued with designs like the Convair 440, Douglas DC-6 and Vickers Viscount also serving in this role while the first jets were introduced. By the mid-1950s, demand for even more economical designs led to the production of the first custom feederliners. These were almost always turboprops, which had fuel economy on par with piston engine designs, but had far lower maintenance costs. Often
Vickers Aircraft Company aircraft, a two-seat amphibious seaplane, is called The Wave. The Wave has some unique features unavailable in other similar aircraft, such as a bow thruster and substantially higher horsepower engine. Vickers Aircraft Company operates from multiple buildings at the Hamilton Airport, in Hamilton, New Zealand. Facilities include cleanrooms for composite layup and bonding operations, ovens for composite curing, manufacturing equipment (routers, presses), trim rooms, stockrooms, and multiple assembly areas. Paul Vickers - Founder and CEO Steve Hamblin - COO Vickers Aircraft Company Vickers Aircraft Company is a small aircraft manufacturer in Hamilton, New Zealand. Vickers Aircraft Company is developing the