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ICON Aircraft Initiates Restructuring Process and Files for Chapter 11 Protection

ICON Aircraft, manufacturer of the revolutionary ICON A5 amphibious sport plane, today announced that it has commenced a strategic restructuring process by filing for Chapter 11 protection. The Company further disclosed that it intends to pursue a sale of its business under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, while continuing to support its customers and …

Experience the ICON A5 at the Palm Beach Boat Show

Palm Beach International Boat Show MAR 21 to MAR 27 10AM TO 5PM Daily ICON is excited to have a our events team in full force at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. If you’ve been interested in seeing the ICON A5 up close or exploring the Palm Beach area in the A5, this is …

ICON Aircraft Announces Useful Load Improvement and Gross Weight Increase

Vacaville, Calif., February 27, 2024 – ICON Aircraft, a leading general aviation innovator and manufacturer, today announced enhancements to the 2024 ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft, which continues to set new standards for performance, safety, and versatility in the LSA market. After nearly two years of rigorous R&D, testing, and production preparation, ICON Aircraft is …

ICON Aircraft Receives Type Certification for the ICON A5 In Primary Category

Vacaville, Calif., December 26, 2023 – ICON Aircraft announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Type Certification for the ICON A5 in the primary category, marking a significant milestone for the company and its visionary amphibious aircraft. With this designation, ICON Aircraft is now one of only a few Light Sport Aircraft …

ICON Aircraft, FlyWise Aviation Announce Service Partnership In Greater Minneapolis

ICON Aircraft, maker of the award-winning ICON A5 amphibious airplane, has formally announced a partnership with FlyWise Aviation. As part of the announcement, FlyWise Aviation will become an ICON Authorized Service Partner, servicing the ICON A5 Owner Community in Minneapolis and the surrounding region. Based out of Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, MN, FlyWise …

How to Activate Smart Glide On the ICON A5 Garmin G3X Touch

Every pilot stepping into the cockpit is aware of their emergency procedures. While the likelihood of the ICON A5’s Rotax 912iS powerplant losing power is rare, knowing what to do should an emergency occur is paramount. And with the latest release from Garmin, ICON A5 pilots with the G3X Touch avionics have an additional layer …

ICON Aircraft Completes 200th ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft

VACAVILLE, Calif., – Sept. 27, 2023 – ICON Aircraft today announced the completion of its 200th production ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft. This aircraft joins a growing fleet of A5s delivered to adventure-seeking owners throughout the world. ICON started delivering to customers in earnest in early 2018 and quickly became the #1 Light Sport Aircraft …