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ICON Aircraft and Avilution Announce ICON Sense: A Breakthrough in Amphibious Flight Safety

Oshkosh, WI — July 20, 2026 — ICON Aircraft, Inc., alongside technology partners Avilution,LLC and Skytron Avionics, LLC, today announced the launch of ICON Sense, a next-generationflight safety system tailored specifically for the ICON A5 amphibious light sport aircraft. While amphibious aircraft offer unmatched utility, transitioning between land and water requiresprecise attention to landing gear …

ICON Attends Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo 2026

ICON Aircraft is back at Sun ‘n Fun, alongside Flight Design. This year marks our return to one of the largest aviation events in the country, and we’re bringing the A5 with us. Stop by Booth MD-003 to see the aircraft in person, talk directly with our team, and get answers about the A5: specs, …

Remembering Kirk Hawkins

We are deeply saddened to share that Kirk Hawkins, our co-founder and former CEO, passed away in a wingsuit accident in the Swiss Alps. Kirk started ICON Aircraft in 2006 with a vision to revolutionize recreational flying. As a former F-16 pilot with engineering and business degrees from Stanford, he had the flight experience and …

ICON Attends EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

ICON Aircraft is thrilled to announce our return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh2025 as we continue our reemergence within the aviation community andrenew our focus on making flying more accessible, safe, and exhilarating.This year, we invite attendees to visit us at Booth 169, where the ICONteam will be on hand to connect with pilots and aviation …

Shang Gong Group Acquires Flight Design

Vacaville, Calif., April 2, 2025 – ICON Aircraft, a leader in amphibious light sport aircraft, is now a sister company of Flight Design following a recent acquisition by the Shang Gong Group Co., Ltd. (SGG), which owns both companies. This exciting new chapter unites two of the most innovative names in light-sport aviation, expanding their …

ICON Attends AERO Friedrichshafen 2025

Dates: April 9 – 12 Times: Wednesday – Friday: 9am – 5pm & Saturday: 9am – 4pm ICON is thrilled to announce our participation at AERO Friedrichshafen 2025! Join us as we showcase the ICON A5 at one of Europe’s premier aviation events. AERO Friedrichshafen is Europe’s leading trade show for general aviation, attracting thousands …

ICON Aircraft Completes Sale of Company to SG Investment America

ICON Aircraft is pleased to announce the successful completion of its asset sale to SG Investment America. Substantially all assets of ICON Aircraft have been officially transferred, and the new company will continue to operate under the name ICON Aircraft. Outgoing CEO Jerry Meyer expressed his gratitude for his tenure at ICON Aircraft, stating, “It …

ICON Aircraft Secures Stalking Horse Bidder in Chapter 11 Sale Process

The proposed stalking horse bidder, SG Investment America Inc., has been designated to set the floor price for the sale of ICON’s assets. This step is aimed at maximizing value for the company’s stakeholders and facilitating a smooth transition through the bankruptcy process. “The decision to designate a stalking horse bidder underscores our commitment to …