Name

Maule Air

Legal name

Maule Air Inc.

Website

https://mauleairinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft (3721), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI)

Keywords

• STOL aircraft manufacturing
• Backcountry aviation
• General aviation aircraft
• Light sport aircraft
• Floatplane conversions

Headquarters

HQ city

Moultrie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales: Custom-built STOL aircraft sold directly to customers. Factory direct sales in USA, through regional distributors internationally. Multiple series: MX-7 (180HP), M-7 (235-260HP), M-9 (235-260HP), MT-7, MXT-7. Each model offers different configurations with taildragger or tricycle gear options.
2. Parts Sales: Parts department supplies replacement parts for Maule aircraft. Contact via parts department phone line or email. Parts catalog available through Veryon.
3. Customer Support Services: Continued support for aircraft including service bulletins, service letters, maintenance manuals, and technical support through support department
4. Merchandise/Gear: Maule gear store selling apparel (t-shirts, hats, hoodies), tactical backpacks, knives, waterproof jackets, insulated drinkware - branded merchandise for the Maule community

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maule Air Inc. manufactures and sells FAA Type Certified STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, custom-built to customer specifications across three product series (MX-7, M-7, and M-9). Each aircraft is hand-crafted in the USA at the company's Moultrie, Georgia facility, with engine configurations from 180HP to 420HP Lycoming powerplants. The company also supplies replacement parts, technical support, and branded merchandise to the general aviation community.

Product overview

Maule Air Inc. is a family-owned aircraft manufacturer specializing in STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft. The product portfolio consists of three core aircraft series: the MX-7 Series (light 180hp models), the M-7 Series (mid-range 235-260hp models), and the M-9 Series (enhanced gross weight 2800 lb models). Each series includes multiple sub-models with variations in engine type (carbureted vs. fuel injected), landing gear configuration (taildragger vs. nosewheel), and power ratings. The company also offers an accessories/gear store for branded merchandise. All aircraft are FAA-type certified and hand-crafted in the USA since 1962.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MX-7-180B Light STOL aircraft powered by a Lycoming O-360-C1F 180HP 4-cylinder engine (2,000 hr TBO), with 1,030 lbs useful load, 300 ft take-off ground roll, and 138 mph cruise speed. Available with Auto-Fuel STC for Unleaded Mogas, for general aviation pilots seeking fuel-efficient backcountry performance.
• MX-7-180C STOL aircraft with 955 lbs useful load, 1,545 lbs empty weight, and aluminum spring gear with hydraulic nosewheel configuration, designed for general aviation backcountry operations.
• MXT-7-180 STOL aircraft with tricycle gear configuration, aluminum spring gear with hydraulic nosewheel, and 935 lbs useful load, designed for pilots preferring nosewheel handling characteristics.
• M-7-235B Oleo strut gear taildragger powered by a Lycoming O-540-B4B5/IO-540-W1A5 235HP engine (2,000 hr TBO), with 895 lbs useful load and 158 mph cruise speed, engineered for rugged backcountry performance and durability.
• M-7-260 Oleo strut gear taildragger powered by a Lycoming IO-540-V4A5 260HP engine (2,000 hr TBO), with 890 lbs useful load and 162 mph cruise speed, the higher-power variant for demanding STOL operations.
• MT-7-235 Tricycle-gear STOL aircraft with aluminum spring gear and hydraulic nosewheel, powered by a Lycoming IO-540-W1A5 235HP engine (2,000 hr TBO), with 835 lbs useful load, designed for pilots preferring tricycle gear handling.
• MT-7-260 Tricycle-gear STOL aircraft with aluminum spring gear and hydraulic nosewheel, 804 lbs useful load, and 2,500 lbs gross weight, the high-power tricycle option in the M-7 lineup.
• M-9-235 Carbureted STOL aircraft with structural reinforcements in wings, fuselage, and landing gear, powered by a Lycoming O-540-B4B5 235HP carbureted engine (2,000 hr TBO), with 1,098 lbs useful load, 2,800 lbs gross weight, and 46 mph stall speed.
• M-9-235 Fuel Injected STOL aircraft powered by a Lycoming IO-540-W1A5 235HP fuel-injected engine (2,000 hr TBO), with 1,100 lbs useful load, 2,800 lbs gross weight, optimized for sustained high-altitude operations and reduced carburetor icing risk.
• M-9-260 STOL aircraft powered by a Lycoming IO-540-V4A5 260HP engine (2,000 hr TBO), with 1,092 lbs useful load, 162 mph cruise speed, and 1,650 fpm rate of climb, the top-of-line M-9 performance variant.
• Maule Aircraft Parts Replacement parts for Maule aircraft sold through the Parts Department via phone, email, and electronic catalogs distributed through Veryon. Customers provide aircraft serial number and registration for parts identification and pricing.
• Maule Gear Store Online merchandise store selling branded apparel (t-shirts, hats, hoodies), tactical backpacks, knives, waterproof jackets, and insulated drinkware, for the Maule aviation enthusiast community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Take-off ground roll as low as 250 ft (76 m) at light weight
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maule Air of Canada, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Canadian distributor for Maule aircraft. John Carley serves Western Canada (Manitoba-based), Bernard Gervais serves Eastern Canada (Quebec-based). Contact information provided for parts and support.
• Flugzeugservice Willy Ader LTBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean representative for Maule aircraft sales and service. Located at Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport in Germany. Serves Spain, France, UK, Ireland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Russia, and Ukraine.
• Waratah Air Services Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian and New Zealand representative for Maule aircraft. Rob Fuller operates from Sydney, Australia. Serves Australia, New Zealand, and surrounding region.
• White Back AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsian representative for Maule aircraft. Led by Gp. Capt. Anil Thapar (Retired) from New Delhi, India. Serves India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
• VeryoncoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive provider and distributor of electronic publications for Maule Air Inc. All Maule Air publications including Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and ePOHs are available through Veryon. Contact: store.atp.com or (US & Canada) 800.747.4560
• Maule Flight, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaule Flight, Inc. participates in Maule & All Fly-in events. Their test pilot and A&P/IA Chief Mechanic Kit Wilkes conducts tours and Q&A sessions at events. Company known for cooking famous boiled peanuts at fly-ins.
• Hampton Inn MoultrieminorOthersPreferred hotel partner for Maule & All Fly-in events. Located in Moultrie, GA with special contact information provided to event attendees.
• Holiday Inn Express MoultrieminorOthersPreferred hotel partner for Maule & All Fly-in events. Located in Moultrie, GA with special contact information provided to event attendees.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aviat Aircraft: Manufactures the Husky and A-1 series, which are the most direct STOL/backcountry competitors to Maule's M-7 and M-9 lines, serving identical customer segments and use cases.
• CubCrafters: Specializes in carbon-fiber STOL Super Cubs and Carbon Cubs, directly competing with Maule's taildragger models for the backcountry pilot segment with a more modern composite approach.
• Viking Air: Holds the de Havilland Canada heritage type certificates for the DHC-2 Beaver, DHC-3 Otter, and Twin Otter—iconic STOL bush planes that compete for the same backcountry utility missions as Maule.
• Quest Aircraft Company (Kodiak): Manufactures the Kodiak, a STOL turboprop utility aircraft targeting backcountry, bush, and missionary/mission operators—an adjacent STOL competitor serving similar rugged-environment missions.

Broad incumbents

• Daher: Parent company of Quest Aircraft (Kodiak) and manufacturer of the TBM series. Competes broadly in GA and utility/STOL segments with significantly greater scale than Maule.
• Piper Aircraft: Manufactures general aviation aircraft with STOL heritage through the Cub, Pacer, and PA-18 lines. A broad incumbent in single-engine GA with overlapping backcountry capability.
• Textron Aviation (Cessna): Manufactures the Cessna 185 Skywagon and other utility aircraft with STOL heritage, plus a broad GA portfolio. A larger incumbent competing in adjacent STOL categories with greater resources.

Regional players

• Pacific Aerospace: New Zealand-based manufacturer of the P-750 XSTOL and Cresco agricultural aircraft, competing in the STOL/bush plane category with a primary focus on Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific markets.

Emerging players

• Cirrus Aircraft: Modern GA manufacturer of the SR20/SR22 with a focus on safety technology (CAPS) and newer pilot demographics. Competes for the broader general aviation buyer pool rather than directly on STOL.
• Icon Aircraft: Manufactures the Icon A5 light sport amphibian. Targets recreational pilots seeking accessible, modern flying experiences—an adjacent but distinct niche from Maule's STOL utility focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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