by Dan Johnson | Dec 30, 2022 | A5, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Garmin International, ICON Aircraft, Splog
Some might say Icon Aircraft has experienced a rather turbulent flight. The company came off the starting line boldly with splashy marketing including an immense, fancy tent right at the entrance to AirVenture. Each year at Oshkosh, the company hosted an annual party...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 3, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, ICON Aircraft, News, Pilots
For the first time ever, the Detroit Auto Show will feature an “Air Mobility Experience,” which organizers are calling the “Show Above the Show.” General aviation manufacturer ICON Aircraft will participate with flight demonstrations and a...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jul 28, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220811, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, ICON Aircraft, Light Sport Aircraft, Pilots, Products, seaplanes
“The ICON Enclosed Trailer has been on our product roadmap for several years now and I’m grateful to Sport Trailers for their partnership on this project,” said Jerry Meyer, CEO of ICON Aircraft. “We are excited to get this new lifestyle...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 6, 2022 | Aeroprakt Ltd., Aeroprakt USA, Airtime Aviation, Inc. (Fly CT), Flight Design GmbH, Flight Design USA, ICON Aircraft, Splog
Two wildly divergent events occurred in the last few days. They are completely unrelated yet they show the global interplay in modern light aviation. One story involves relative newcomer Icon Aircraft and their A5 LSA seaplane. The other revolves around the producer...
by Dan Johnson | Dec 21, 2021 | A5, Beringer Aero, Beringer Aero USA, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Duc Hélices (props), F2, Flight Design GmbH, Flight Design USA, Garmin International, ICON Aircraft, Splog
Rather loudly and persistently I beat the drum about “affordable aircraft,” but readers also enjoy learning about other aircraft. I will never write about jets or multimillion-dollar aircraft but I will continue to follow any “light” aircraft that meets LSA parameters...
by Dan Johnson | Jul 28, 2021 | ICON Aircraft, Pipistrel USA, ScaleBirds, Splog, Vashon Aircraft
Day 2 AirVenture began with “rain that went sideways,” according to one vendor. After a late night cranking out a report, I was grateful for an excuse to get another hour’s sleep. The overnight rain gave way to another beautiful, if hot, day in Oshkosh. Tuesday, I...
