Some of the 1,800 pilots and potential pilots who have put in their deposits to hold a position for an Icon A5 amphibious LSA may have had their dreams shattered this week as the company announced a dramatic price increase. The price went up by nearly 30 percent over the last quoted base price, from $207,000 in 2016 to $269,000 in 2018 dollars. When the airplane was first announced in 2008, the estimated price was $139,000.
Icon Inflates Purchase Price
Key Takeaways:
- Icon A5 has announced a dramatic price increase, with the 2018 fully loaded Founders Edition now costing $389,000 and the base model for 2019 priced at $269,000.
- Deposit holders for 2018 delivery slots must purchase the fully loaded version or defer their order to 2019 for a base model, with full refunds offered for cancellations.
- To support customers, Icon is introducing new programs including financing, leasing, shared ownership arrangements, accessory credits, and opportunities to purchase future IPO shares.
- The 2018 model year A5 incorporates significant improvements based on feedback from earlier production aircraft, enhancing components like the nosewheel, instruments, engine cooling, and canopy.
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