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's price has dramatically increased, with the 2018 base price now $269,000 and fully loaded Founders Edition models costing $389,000, leading to potential delivery delays or refunds for current deposit holders.
- The company is offering new financial programs like financing, leasing, and shared ownership, plus accessory credits and future IPO share possibilities, to assist customers with the higher prices.
- The latest 2018 model year A5 features several significant improvements based on extensive flight testing and customer feedback from earlier production models.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
