Centre Est Aeronautique formed at Dijon October 1957 by
Pierre Robin and Jean Delemontez (ex-Jodel); began
production with the DR 100 Ambassadeur, a three-seat
version of the Jodel D.11, designed by Robin and first
flown July 1958; built also by Societe Aeronautique Normande.
Delivered 500th aircraft in June 1967. Subsequent products also mainly two- to four-seat private-owner
models. Name of company subsequently altered to Avions
Pierre Robin (Centre Est Aeronautique); the latter part later
dropped from marketing name.
