G-EINI

G-EINI is an Europa Aircraft Europa, a single-engine piston aircraft. SkyMeter has tracked 128 flights totalling 70 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is EGCL to EGBG. Service window in our records spans 326 days. Of those flights, 2 (1.6%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Europa Aircraft Europa has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,433 lb, light wake category.

About the Europa Aircraft Europa

The Europa is a British homebuilt aircraft designed by Ivan Shaw in the late 1980s and produced as a kit by Europa Aircraft (originally based in Kirkbymoorside, England). What distinguishes the Europa from most kit aircraft is its composite construction using foam and fiberglass, combined with a distinctive tricycle undercarriage featuring a steerable nosewheel and a sleek, low-drag fuselage optimized for cross-country efficiency. The design prioritizes speed and fuel economy over raw payload, achieving cruise speeds around 140 knots on modest horsepower, remarkable performance for a light single in its weight class.

Offered in both trigear and taildragger (Europa XS) configurations, the Europa became popular among builders seeking a fast, economical tourer with excellent visibility from its bubble canopy. The aircraft typically uses Rotax 912 or 914 engines (80-115 hp), though some builders have fitted Lycoming or Continental powerplants. Its low stall speed and docile handling make it accessible to sport pilots, while its 700+ nautical mile range and 160-knot never-exceed speed give it genuine cross-country capability. The type has found a niche in aerial survey, pipeline patrol, and forestry observation roles thanks to its efficiency and endurance.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.