In January 2003, the AmericanMe 262 Project (formerly known as Classic Fighter Industries, Inc.) successfully flight-tested a near-exact reproduction of the several versions of the Me 262 including at least two B-1c two-seater variants, one A-1c single seater and two "convertibles" that could easily be converted between the A-1c and B-1c configurations. All are powered by General Electric J85 engines and feature additional safety features such as upgraded brakes and strengthened landing gear. The "c" suffix refers to the new J-85 powerplant and has been informally assigned with the approval of the Messerschmitt Foundation in Germany. Flight testing of the first newly-manufactured Me 262 A-1c (single seat) variant was completed in August, 2005. The first of these machines was destined for private ownership in the southwestern United States, while the second was delivered to the Messerschmitt Foundation at Manching, Germany. This aircraft has now been fully reassembled and conducted a private test flight in late April, and made its public debut in May 2006 at the Berlin Air Show (ILA 2006). The new Me 262 flew during the public flight demonstrations as seen here: Me 262 Flies again