What Fly Synthesis does

Fly Synthesis is an Italian privately held aircraft manufacturer based in Mortegliano that specializes in carbon fiber composite ultralight and light sport aircraft. The company designs and builds five core models — Syncro, Texan, Storch, Catalina NG, and Wallaby 582 — plus an amphibian variant (Anfibian) of the Storch, differentiated by proprietary carbon fiber airframes with self-carrying fiberglass hulls, four laminar wing profiles per aircraft, and configurations powered by Rotax 912 ULS or Rotax 582 DCDI engines. The Texan is further broken into four sub-variants (600, RG, Top Class, Club) and the Storch into CL, HS, and S variants to address different pilot segments.

The company serves individual recreational pilots, sport aviation enthusiasts, pilot training operators, and formation/scenic tour flyers, with documented use cases ranging from training to cross-country flight and amphibian operations. Its go-to-market is an indirect channel model: aircraft are sold through an authorized global dealer network with a public dealer locator and an active new-dealer recruitment process, rather than direct-to-consumer. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Fly Synthesis has no external funding, no identified parent company, no disclosed management team, and no disclosed partnerships, alliances, or M&A activity. The company is independently operated with 11-50 employees and is primarily recognized in its niche through technical specifications (e.g., Syncro 1200 km range, 276 km/h VNE) and a Guinness World Record for lowest altitude formation flight achieved with six Texan aircraft over the Dead Sea in November 2013.

Name

Fly Synthesis

Legal name

FLYSynthesis

Website

https://flysynthesis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fly Synthesis is an Italian private manufacturer of carbon fiber ultralight and light sport aircraft, selling five models (Syncro, Texan, Storch, Catalina NG, Wallaby 582) plus an amphibian variant through a global authorized dealer network to recreational pilots and flight schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ultralight Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Training & Light Sport Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amphibious & Seaplane Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAF)

Keywords

• Ultralight aircraft manufacturing
• Carbon fiber airplanes
• Light sport aircraft
• Amphibious seaplanes
• Composite aircraft design

Headquarters

HQ city

Mortegliano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales: Fly Synthesis generates revenue primarily through the sale of complete ultralight and light sport aircraft. The company manufactures five distinct aircraft models: Syncro, Texan, Storch, Catalina NG, and Wallaby 582. Aircraft are sold with various engine options (Rotax 912 ULS, Rotax 582 DCDI) and multiple configuration variants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Fly Synthesis manufactures and sells a lineup of carbon fiber ultralight and light sport aircraft — Syncro, Texan, Storch, Catalina NG, and Wallaby 582 — built with composite airframes and laminar wing profiles, offered with Rotax engine options and various configurations for recreational, sport, training, and amphibious flying. Aircraft are distributed globally through an authorized dealer network, with manuals, service bulletins, and livery support provided directly by the company.

Product overview

Fly Synthesis is an aircraft manufacturer specializing in carbon fiber ultralight aircraft. The product portfolio includes five distinct aircraft models: Syncro (a high-performance ultralight with innovative design), Texan (a two-seat low-wing aircraft with excellent aerodynamics), Storch (a versatile two-seater with traditional bracing), Catalina NG (a seaplane/amphibian), and Wallaby 582 (a Rotax-powered ultralight). The Texan series is further differentiated into four sub-variants (600, RG, Top Class, Club) targeting different user segments. The Storch also offers an amphibian configuration (Anfibian). All aircraft are characterized by carbon fiber construction, wide-view cockpits, elevated comfort, and excellent flight performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Texan: Two seat ultra-light plane, three-axis low wing aircraft with high aerodynamic efficiency
• Storch
• Syncro
• Catalina NG
• Wallaby 582

Products and services

• Syncro A carbon fiber ultralight aircraft featuring innovative design and assembly technology, organic fluid shapes, wide-view cockpits, and excellent maneuverability. Available in ULM and LSA configurations with Rotax 912 ULS engine. Targets individual pilots seeking high-performance recreational aircraft.
• Texan A two-seat ultra-light plane designed as a three-axis low wing aircraft with high aerodynamic efficiency, short take-off and landing runs, rapid climbs, fast cruises, and elevated flight comfort. Available in variants 600, RG, Top Class, and Club for different user segments. Targeted at sport aviation, training, and formation flying.
• Storch A two-seater ultralight three-axis aircraft designed for elevated performance with short take-off and landing capability, featuring a rectangular wing planform with counterwind bracing and laminar flow profiles, gull-wing composite doors, and a complete excursion stabilator with anti-tab. Available in CL, HS, and S variants.
• Catalina NG A seaplane/amphibian ultralight aircraft powered by a Rotax 582 DCDI engine, featuring optional parachute system and wing folding system. Designed for water take-off and landing operations in addition to conventional land use.
• Wallaby 582 A carbon fiber ultralight aircraft powered by a Rotax 582 engine, part of Fly Synthesis's carbon fiber aircraft product line for individual recreational pilots.
• Anfibian

Quantifiable outcome

• Syncro range: 1200km with 30-minute fuel reserve
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Flight Design: German manufacturer of the CT series of LSA/ultralight aircraft (CTLS, CTSW). Directly comparable in product category (carbon/composite two-seat LSA), customer segment, and international dealer-driven distribution model.
• ICP (Italian Compositi Project): Italian manufacturer of composite ultralight/LSA aircraft including the Savannah and M-series. Direct peer with overlapping Italian base, composite construction technology, and shared target customers in the European ultralight market.
• Aeroprakt: Ukrainian manufacturer of the A32 and A37 two-seat ultralight/LSA aircraft. Direct peer in the two-seat Rotax-powered recreational aircraft category with comparable dealer-based distribution.
• Pipistrel: Slovenian ultralight and LSA manufacturer (now part of Textron eAviation) producing the Virus, Alpha, and Velis Electro (the first type-certified electric airplane). Direct peer in the LSA category with similar pilot-targeting model and global dealer footprint, and the leading example of an electric LSA transition.
• BRM Aero: Czech manufacturer of the Bristell LSA/ultralight family. Comparable in two-seat LSA positioning, Rotax engine use, and international dealer network model targeting sport and recreational pilots.
• Tecnam: Italian light aircraft manufacturer headquartered near Naples, producing a wide range of two-seat and four-seat LSA/ultralight aircraft such as the P92 and P2002. Most direct peer due to same geography, same target customer (recreational pilots, flight schools), same LSA/ULM product positioning, and comparable scale.
• Zenith Aircraft: US manufacturer of LSA/STOL kit and light-sport aircraft including the STOL CH 750 and CH 801. Comparable in LSA/STOL customer segment and emphasis on short take-off performance; differs in kit-build model versus Fly Synthesis's ready-to-fly approach.
• Evektor-Aerotechnik: Czech manufacturer of the Harmony and SportStar LSA series. Comparable in product category (two-seat LSA/composite ultralight), customer profile, and global dealer distribution, with overlapping powertrain (Rotax) supplier.

Broad incumbents

• Diamond Aircraft: Austrian-Canadian manufacturer of composite all-metal (in fact composite) general aviation and LSA aircraft including the DA20 and DA40/DA42. Comparable in composite construction philosophy and LSA category participation, but operates at substantially larger scale across multiple aviation segments including training fleets and certified aircraft.

Regional players

• Alpi Aviation: Italian ultralight and light aircraft manufacturer producing the Pioneer and Syton series. Comparable in Italian-based composite ultralight manufacturing and target recreational/sport pilot segment; similar size and operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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