Name of Costruzioni Aeronautiche Novaresi SA assumed
May 1,1936 by former Aeronautica Gabardini SA.
Head office and factory at Cameri; began with repair and
maintenance work on aircraft and engines. First product
was C.5 single-engined one/two-seat training biplane (Fiat
or Alfa Romeo engine), built in some numbers in late 1930s
for civil market. The C.6 was a less successful development.
CANSA then became subsidiary of Fiat, producing
small numbers of F.C.12 fighter/trainer monoplane
(first flown 1940) and also the F.C.20 twin-engined ground-
attack aircraft.
