Icon Aircraft will christen a new factory in Tijuana, Mexico, to produce composite airframes for the A5 light sport amphibian, Kirk Hawkins, founder and CEO of the California company, told Flying.
Icon Moving Composite Production Work to Mexico
Key Takeaways:
- Icon Aircraft is opening a new factory in Tijuana, Mexico, to manufacture composite airframes for its A5 light sport amphibian aircraft.
- This strategic move brings composite production in-house, aiming to improve manufacturing control, standardize processes, and reduce costs, following a previous reliance on outside suppliers.
- The decision comes as Icon addresses early production challenges at its main California factory, which have slowed A5 deliveries, with the Mexico facility expected to be fully operational by early next year.
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