ICON Aircraft Announces Gross Weight Increase for A5 Amphibian
A new four-blade propeller helps the light sport aircraft carry heavier loads and operate from shorter fields.
A new four-blade propeller helps the light sport aircraft carry heavier loads and operate from shorter fields.
The approval clears the way for the amphibious light sport aircraft to enter new markets.
So, we had to ask: Is the ICON A5 really a platform of interest for the U.S. military? And would the assignment of its IP to a Chinese-government-backed entity pose undue concern for U.S. interests on the global stage? A recent investigation opened by the Committee of Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) came in […]
The manufacturer seeks primary type certification on the A5 while under scrutiny resulting from questions regarding its Chinese ownership and potential military applications.