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Icon Says A5 Is Ready to Enter Full-Rate Production

Icon Aircraft plans to unveil the 2018 A5 model in September and begin production of 10 aircraft per month in January. Flying
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Key Takeaways:

  • After a challenging period, Icon Aircraft is resuming high-rate production of its A5 light sport amphibian, with a target of delivering up to 200 airplanes in 2018.
  • The company has approximately 1,850 deposit holders and plans to announce a 2018 model year A5 with design improvements and updated pricing.
  • Icon maintains its focus on flight training, operating two centers that have trained 125 students, and intends to expand its network of approved instructors.
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After a rough couple of years for Icon Aircraft, the California maker of the A5 light sport amphibian, the company now says it’s ready to turn its attention to high-rate production that should see as many as 200 airplanes produced and delivered in 2018.

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