ICON’s Sr. Manager of Production Kevin Golden recently hosted PBS’ production CROSSING SOUTH at our composite manufacturing facility. The show’s host Jorge Meraz was able to explore and to get an understanding as to how the ICON A5 goes from clean sheet to a state-of-the art aircraft. Our composites manufacturing facility was built from the …
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Tijuana Mayor Montserrat Caballero Tours ICON’s Composite Manufacturing Facility in Baja California
ICON had the privilege of hosting Mayor Montserrat Caballero Tijuana this past week, offering the Mayor and her office an insight into the work being done by ICON in the region. Our 300,000 sq. ft. facility is ground zero for the manufacturing of the ICON A5., and is home to over 150 skilled workers molding, …
ICON Names Industry Veteran, Glenn Ford, SVP of Manufacturing Operations
VACAVILLE, Calif., – April 17, 2023 – ICON Aircraft, maker of the revolutionary ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft, has named Glenn Ford as SVP of Manufacturing Operations. He brings over 40 years of aerospace leadership experience at leading companies such as Sikorsky Aircraft, Pratt & Whitney, Aurora Flight Sciences, Phoenix Mfg, the USAF and B&E …
See the ICON A5 at Sun N’ Fun and Register for the Ultimate FLYING Giveaway
ICON Aircraft is proud to help kick off the spring flying season at SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, FL from March 28 – April 2. This year, ICON fans can experience the A5 at the FLYING Magazine booth. As part of the Ultimate FLYING Giveaway, FLYING Magazine is quite literally giving away an A5 to …
2022 ICON Year in Review
From our debut at the Air Mobility Experience at the Detroit Auto Show to unveiling our new ICON Enclosed Trailer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, ICON has been incredibly active across the U.S. in 2022. We hope you’ve enjoyed receiving company updates throughout this past year. Here are some of the highlights: Flying. Lots of flying. …
The ICON Team will be Attending the US Aircraft Expo in Scottsdale, AZ
The ICON Team will be exhibiting at the U.S. Aircraft Expo in Scottsdale, AZ for one of the final events of the 2022 season. If you’re located in the Southwest U.S. and are interested in meeting members of our West Coast Sales Team, this will be a great event to do so. Hosted at Atlantic …
ICON A5 Recognized as Key Component to Virginia Department of Aviation’s Award Winning Program
In 2019, VSATSLab and the Virginia Department of Aviation purchased their very own ICON A5 to educate youth (and adults) about aviation across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Today, through frequent school visits, career days, and airport community events throughout Virginia, students are able to experience the next generation of aviation from the cockpit of the …
Experience the ICON A5 at the Festival of Flight in Long Beach, CA
The ICON Aircraft Team will be in attendance and exhibiting the A5 at this year’s Festival of Flight in Long Beach, CA. This free event is a great opportunity to meet members of the ICON Aircraft Team, as well as to see the ICON A5 on display and up close. In addition to the ICON …