TEN EUROPEAN AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS YOU MAY NOT HAVE ENCOUNTERED

When it comes to European aircraft manufacturers, Airbus is the undisputed king. However, there are still many smaller and perhaps lesser-known aircraft makers on the continent, including ATR, Dassault, Fokker, Saab and Piaggio.

There are also manufacturers that, although once large and important, have either been relegated to the past or transformed into something different over time. This includes companies such as Messerschmitt, Aérospatiale, CASA and those that eventually merged to become Airbus. Also, there are the once notable manufacturers that appear to have disappeared, leaving no discernible trace and can be considered all but forgotten. Unsurprisingly, given Europe's long and diverse history, hundreds of these manufacturers have existed.

It is worth noting that only one manufacturer from each country has been selected, making this list just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to overlooked plane makers. In addition, larger aircraft manufacturing countries, such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy have been restricted because each nation could fill this list of its own.

AB THULINVERKEN (SWEDEN)