Aviat Aircraft

What Aviat Aircraft does

Aviat Aircraft, Inc. is a privately held, Wyoming-based manufacturer of purpose-built light aircraft founded in 1941, claiming status as the oldest continuously operating aircraft manufacturer in the United States. The company designs, assembles, and sells the Husky A-1C backcountry/STOL aircraft (offered in 180 HP and 200 HP configurations with float, tundra, and STOL+ packages), the Pitts S2C aerobatic biplane, and the Eagle kit aircraft. Operations are headquartered in Afton, Wyoming, with a headcount of 11-50 employees and a regional sales director network spanning the US, Europe, and Africa.

The company's revenue mechanics combine three streams: one-time new aircraft sales at price points typical of $300K-$500K per airframe, recurring factory service and maintenance through company-owned service centers, and aftermarket parts and accessories sold direct-to-customer via a Shopify e-commerce storefront. Customer segments are diversified across recreational owner-pilots, aerobatic enthusiasts, conservation and safari operators (e.g., Frankfurt Zoological Society, Grumeti Fund), adventure lodges (Alaska Rainbow Lodge, White Island Flights), and specialty aerobatic teams (The Flying Bulls).

Go-to-market relies on direct sales via regional sales directors, supplemented by event marketing (Sun 'n Fun, EAA AirVenture), aviation community partnerships (EAA, Ninety-Nines), and integrated supply relationships with Garmin avionics, Hartzell propellers, PK Floats, Schweiss Doors, and SiriusXM Aviation. EASA certification, achieved in 2016, provides regulatory access to European and African markets, and type certifications broadly function as a regulatory moat against new entrants.

Name

Aviat Aircraft

Legal name

Aviat Aircraft, Inc.

Website

https://aviataircraft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aviat Aircraft is a privately held Wyoming-based manufacturer of purpose-built light aircraft, producing the Husky backcountry/STOL, Pitts S2C aerobatic biplane, and Eagle kit aircraft for individual pilots, conservation groups, and specialty commercial operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Aircraft

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAC)

Keywords

• General aviation aircraft
• Backcountry bush planes
• Aerobatic biplanes
• Kit aircraft manufacturing
• Avionics integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Afton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Aircraft Sales: Sale of factory-built Husky and Pitts aircraft directly to end customers through regional sales network and factory-direct purchasing.
2. Parts and Accessories: Sale of genuine factory parts catalogs and components for Husky, Pitts, and Eagle aircraft through e-commerce platform and direct phone orders.
3. Factory Service and Maintenance: Factory-authorized maintenance, repairs, and warranty claims through service centers, including A&P mechanic services.
4. Kit Aircraft (Eagle): Sale of kit airplane components for the Eagle aircraft for builder-owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aviat Aircraft is a general aviation aircraft manufacturer based in Afton, Wyoming that designs, handcrafts, and sells the Husky A-1C backcountry utility aircraft (in 180 HP and 200 HP variants), the Pitts S2C two-seat aerobatic biplane, and the Eagle kit airplane. The company also provides genuine factory parts, accessories, and factory-authorized maintenance, repair, and warranty service through a network of regional sales directors and authorized service centers across the United States and Europe.

Product overview

Aviat Aircraft is a general aviation aircraft manufacturer offering a portfolio of three distinct aircraft: the Husky A-1C family (180 HP and 200 HP variants), the Pitts S2C aerobatic biplane, and the Eagle kit aircraft. The company also provides a range of factory-authorized options, accessories, and services including float packages, tundra tire packages, STOL+ lightweight packages, instrument/avionics panels (Standard VFR, Enhanced VFR, and IFR with Garmin G500 TXi), electronic ignition systems, MT reversible propellers, and Hartzell propeller options. Factory service, parts ordering, and restoration services round out the after-market support ecosystem. All aircraft are handcrafted at the Afton, Wyoming facility, which is claimed to be the oldest continuously operating aircraft manufacturer in the United States (since 1941).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Husky: The Husky A-1C is a rugged, reliable aircraft designed for backcountry flying, available in 180hp and 200hp configurations.
• Pitts
• Eagle

Products and services

• Aviat Husky A-1C A rugged, reliable two-seat utility aircraft designed for backcountry, bush flying, and STOL operations, available in 180 HP and 200 HP configurations with excellent short take-off and landing capabilities and ability to operate from short/unprepared runways.
• Aviat Pitts S2C A two-seat aerobatic biplane designed for sport and competition flying, known for exceptional maneuverability and aerobatic performance, used for competitive aerobatics and recreational aerobatic flight.
• Aviat Eagle Kit Aircraft A kit aircraft offered for builders who wish to construct their own aircraft, complementing the factory-built Husky and Pitts product line.
• Aviat Factory Service Factory-authorized maintenance, repair, and warranty service for Husky and Pitts aircraft, including A&P mechanic services, provided through service centers in the Midwest and South regions.
• Aviat Aircraft Parts and Accessories Genuine factory parts catalogs and components for S-1S, S-1T, S-2B, S-2C, Eagle kit aircraft, and Husky accessories, ordered via the e-commerce Shopify storefront or direct phone orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• EASA Certification (2016) enabling sales in European markets
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hartzell PropellercoreTechnology or IntegrationHartzell Propeller received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its 80-inch diameter Pathfinder 3-blade carbon fiber propeller for Aviat Husky aircraft (models A-1, A-1A, A-1B, A-1C-180, A-1C-200). Flight testing demonstrated approximately 15% shorter takeoff roll and 20% increase in climb rate compared to baseline 2-blade propeller. Weighs 46 pounds with 2,400-hour/6-year TBO.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationGarmin provides avionics for Husky aircraft including the 10.6 inch G500 TXi touchscreen display, GTN 750 Nav/Comm/GPS, and integration with Genesys Aerosystems S-TEC 3100 Digital Flight Control System autopilot.
• SiriusXM AviationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSiriusXM Aviation co-sponsored a free webinar on winter flying refresher training with The Ninety-Nines, providing weather and aviation safety education content.
• Boomerang AirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of Lonestar STOL Competition and Fly-in event organized by Aviat Aircraft.
• Airframes Alaska & Alaskan BushwheelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of Lonestar STOL Competition, donating 31 inch Bushwheels as prize. Provides extended landing gear and tundra tire options for Husky aircraft.
• The Ninety-NinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational organization of women pilots, partnering on aviation education webinars including winter flying refresher with SiriusXM Aviation.
• EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAviat Aircraft personnel appear on EAA's Green Dot Podcast, promoting aviation education and aircraft ownership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CubCrafters: Direct competitor in the backcountry/STOL light aircraft segment. CubCrafters manufactures the Carbon Cub and XCub series — factory-built bush planes designed for short takeoff and landing, directly competing with Aviat's Husky in the same pilot demographic and price range.
• Just Aircraft (Highlander & SuperSTOL): Manufactures the Highlander and SuperSTOL — backcountry STOL kit and light sport aircraft. Directly competes with both the Husky (factory-built STOL) and Eagle (kit aircraft) product lines in the bush/backcountry pilot market.
• XtremeAir GmbH: German aerobatic aircraft manufacturer producing the XA42 series two-seat competition aerobatic planes. Comparable to the Pitts S2C in the international aerobatic competition segment.
• Maule Aircraft: Long-established manufacturer of light utility/backcountry aircraft (M-4, M-7, MX-7 series). Maule occupies the same niche as Aviat Husky — short-field, tail-dragger, bush-capable aircraft for recreational and utility pilots.
• Zenith Aircraft: Manufacturer of kit and light sport aircraft including the CH 750 STOL — a direct competitor in the light sport / short takeoff category. Overlaps with Aviat's Eagle kit aircraft line and the Husky STOL+ package positioning.
• Extra Aircraft: German manufacturer of high-performance aerobatic aircraft (Extra 300, 330, 330LT, NG). Directly comparable to the Pitts S2C in the competition aerobatic market, though Extra typically serves a higher-performance, higher-price tier.
• American Champion Aircraft: Manufactures the Super Decathlon and Citabria — tail-dragger aircraft used for both aerobatic and bush flying. The Super Decathlon directly competes with the Pitts S2C in the aerobatic training/competition segment, and the Citabria overlaps with the Husky in the backcountry utility market.

Broad incumbents

• Cirrus Aircraft: Major general aviation manufacturer of SR20/SR22 piston and SF50 Vision Jet. Not a direct STOL/aerobatic competitor, but represents the broader general aviation manufacturing space Aviat operates in, with significantly greater scale and capital.
• Textron Aviation (Cessna): Parent of Cessna, Beechcraft, and Piper — the dominant fixed-wing general aviation manufacturer. Cessna 170/180 series historically occupied the backcountry tail-dragger niche now held by Aviat Husky, and Cessna remains a benchmark incumbent in the broader category.
• Airbus / Pacific Aerospace (PAC 750XL): While a much larger OEM, Pacific Aerospace (Airbus) operates in the utility/STOL mission aircraft segment where Husky is deployed for conservation/anti-poaching work. Comparable in mission profile (remote-area operations, utility) though at a different price and scale tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/AviatAircraft
• Instagraminstagram.com/aviataircraft
• Xx.com/aviataircraft

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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