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 bring the production of composite airframes for its A5 light sport amphibian in-house.
- This strategic shift aims to improve manufacturing control, maintain quality standards, and reduce costs, following previous outsourcing and production challenges at its California facility.
- The Mexico factory is expected to be fully operational by early next year, with final aircraft assembly, painting, and testing continuing at Icon's California facility.
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