Just Aircraft

Name

Just Aircraft

Legal name

Just Aircraft LLC

Website

https://justaircraft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Light Sport Aircraft Kits

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Kits & Experimental Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• STOL aircraft kits
• Light sport aircraft
• Amateur-built aircraft
• Bush plane kits
• Experimental aircraft

Headquarters

HQ city

Walhalla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Kit Sales: Sale of complete aircraft kits for amateur construction. Kits include everything needed to build a complete airplane from firewall back, minus paint and avionics. Multiple models available: Escapade, Highlander, SuperSTOL, and SuperSTOL XL.
2. Factory Build Program: Customers can have the company build their aircraft at the factory (Builder Assist Program) or the company will build 100% of the plane according to customer specifications.
3. Options and Accessories: Sale of additional options and accessories for kit builds including avionics, interior components, tools, header tank pumps, and engine installation kits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Just Aircraft designs and manufactures Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft kits for amateur builders, sold under four models: Escapade, Highlander, SuperSTOL, and SuperSTOL XL. The company also offers Builder Assist Programs that allow customers to construct the aircraft at the factory or partner facilities with expert assistance, and supplies a catalog of options and accessories for customization.

Product overview

Just Aircraft is an aircraft kit manufacturer specializing in Light/Experimental Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft for amateur construction and complete ready-to-fly experimental amateur-built aircraft. The company offers four distinct aircraft models as kits: the Escapade (base model with folding wings), the Highlander (bush plane variant with extended wings and tundra tires), the SuperSTOL (enhanced STOL performance with all-metal wing and self-deploying slats), and the SuperSTOL XL (extended fuselage accommodating larger engines up to 315 lbs). All models are two-seat, side-by-side, high-wing, single-engine aircraft. The product portfolio is supported by Builder Assist Programs for hands-on construction support and a comprehensive Options and Accessories catalog for customization. Kits can be built to meet light-sport aircraft (LSA) standards. More than 850 kits have been sold worldwide with approximately 70% domestic and 30% export sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Escapade Kit Foundational two-seat side-by-side aircraft kit with folding wings (under 2 minutes), 4130 chrome-moly steel fuselage, dual control, over 30 cu. ft. baggage compartment, and a 44-inch wide cabin. Engine weight range up to 200 lb (Rotax 503/912/914). The Escapade has passed UK Section S static and flight testing certification.
• Highlander Kit Bush plane version of the Escapade featuring longer wings with vortex generators, larger balanced elevator and rudder, taller heavier landing gear, and 29-31 inch tundra tires or bush wheels. Extended main gear and 8-inch tail wheel for rugged backcountry operations.
• SuperSTOL Kit Superior STOL performance aircraft with a completely new all-aluminum wing, automatic self-deploying leading edge slats, spoilers integrated with ailerons to counteract adverse yaw, stalling speed of 28 knots, and new landing gear with 12 inches of shock suspension and +4g landing capability. Includes two 13.5 gallon wing tanks, 21 inch treaded tires, and extreme brake package.
• SuperSTOL XL Kit Larger version of the SuperSTOL (eXtra Large) with 24 inches longer fuselage and 6 inches additional nose length to accommodate larger engines such as Titan X-340, Lycoming O-320 series (150-160 hp), or UL Power 520 engines. Includes 1/8 inch flying wires and locking tailwheel. Can cruise at 110 mph, land at 32 mph, and take off or land with as little as 150 feet of runway.
• Builder Assist Programs Factory build program allowing customers to construct their own plane at the factory with expert assistance, or have the company build 100% of the plane to customer specifications. Partner locations include Wallen Aircraft, Stol-It Aircraft, Plane Fun Aircraft, and Wild West Aircraft.
• Options and Accessories Complete catalog of optional components and accessories for all aircraft models including avionics, engine installation kits (Rotax 912/914), Matco brakes, tires, and various customization options available as add-ons to base kit packages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 850+ kits sold worldwide with 70% domestic and 30% export sales
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Titan X-340 EnginecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Titan X-340 engine from Continental Aerospace Technologies is offered as an engine option for the SuperSTOL XL. The larger fuselage accommodates this heavier engine which can produce up to 180 horsepower, significantly enhancing climb rate to 3,000 feet per minute.
• Rotax (BRP Powertrain)coreTechnology or IntegrationRotax 912 (100 hp), Rotax 914 (115 hp), and Rotax 503 engines are recommended powerplants for Just Aircraft models. The Escapade and SuperSTOL standard configurations include Rotax engine installations.
• Wild West AircraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer led by Steve and Cathy Henry, serving as primary sales and support channel for Just Aircraft products. Provides expert guidance on model selection, building assistance, and ongoing support to customers.
• Builder Assist Program PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner facilities including Wallen Aircraft, Stol-It Aircraft, Plane Fun Aircraft, and Wild West Aircraft offer builder assist programs where customers can build their Just Aircraft kits with expert assistance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Murphy Aircraft: Murphy Aircraft manufactures the Renegade and Moose STOL/bush kits for amateur builders, competing directly with Just Aircraft's Highlander and SuperSTOL in the backcountry kit market.
• Cub Crafters: Cub Crafters builds Carbon Cub and XCub STOL/bush aircraft as kits and factory-built, targeting the same backcountry and short-field pilot that Just Aircraft serves. Highly comparable in STOL performance messaging, customer segment, and dealer-based distribution.
• Sling Aircraft (The Airplane Factory): Sling Aircraft manufactures the Sling 2, Sling 4, and Sling TSi kits and factory-built aircraft for the recreational/homebuilder segment, directly competing with Just Aircraft for LSA-eligible kit customers.
• Backcountry Super Cubs: Backcountry Super Cubs sells STOL kit modifications and experimental aircraft targeting the same bush-flying enthusiast that Just Aircraft serves with the SuperSTOL line, including X/Cub-style upgrades for homebuilders.
• Rans Aircraft: Rans designs and sells kit aircraft (S-7 Courier, S-19 Venterra, S-20 Raven) to amateur builders, directly competing with Just Aircraft in the Light Sport / experimental homebuilder market with similar two-seat, high-wing configurations.
• Aviat Aircraft: Aviat builds the Husky and Pitts lines, including the Husky A-1C and the Husky X-Partial-Kit, which compete directly with Just Aircraft's Highlander/SuperSTOL in the STOL/backcountry kit market for amateur builders.
• Zenith Aircraft: Zenith manufactures a broad line of kit aircraft (STOL CH 750, Zenith 750 Cruzer, etc.) sold to amateur homebuilders in the same LSA/experimental category as Just Aircraft. Strong direct overlap in customer base, kit-based business model, and STOL/folding-wing positioning.
• Legend Aircraft: Legend Aircraft builds the Legend Cub, a STOL bush-plane kit aimed at homebuilders seeking a SuperSTOL/Highlander-class aircraft. Direct overlap in customer and product category.

Broad incumbents

• Van's Aircraft: Van's Aircraft is the largest kit aircraft manufacturer in the world (RV-7, RV-8, RV-10, etc.). While not focused on STOL, it serves the same amateur-built/homebuilder community with a broader high-performance lineup and far greater scale than Just Aircraft.

Regional players

• ICP (Italian Civil Aviation Technologies) / Savannah: ICP manufactures the Savannah LSA kit/factory-built light sport aircraft popular in Europe, overlapping with Just Aircraft's Escapade in the amateur-build LSA category but primarily serving the European market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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