Magni Gyro
Magni Gyro Srl is an Italian manufacturer of factory-built gyroplanes (M16, M22, M24, M26 families), founded in 1996 and family-owned. The company sells directly and via an international network of flight schools and authorized dealers, serving individual pilots, training operators, and professional users across more than ten countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersBesnate, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Magni Gyro does
Magni Gyro Srl is an Italian manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and production of gyroplanes (autogiros). Founded in 1996 as a rebrand of VPM snc (itself founded in 1986), the company traces its gyroplane heritage to founder Vittorio Magni's work beginning in 1967. Headquartered in Besnate (Varese), Italy, the firm operates a 2,000+ square meter facility with three in-house manufacturing departments covering composite materials (fiberglass and carbon fiber), structures (TIG welding), and final assembly. Its product portfolio comprises the M16 Tandem Trainer (open tandem, dual control, training-focused), M22 Voyager (open tandem, single control, cross-country), M24 Orion (enclosed side-by-side cabin), and the newer M26 Victor (fully enclosed tandem), with a PLUS sub-series overlay offering the Rotax 915iS 141 HP turbo-injected engine across models. An Agrigyro variant adds agricultural spraying capability via a 120L tank and four MICRONAIR sprayers.
The company sells factory-built gyroplanes directly from Besnate and through a global network of authorized dealers, flight schools, and maintenance partners spanning at least ten countries (Italy, Spain, Switzerland, France, Germany, UK, USA, Georgia, with documented operations also in Bolivia, Kenya, South Africa, New Caledonia, and Cuba). Type certifications have been obtained from the UK CAA (BCAR Section T and AAN Night VFR), Spanish DGAC (No. 298-I/3), Swiss FOCA (HB registration), and Georgian authorities. Magni Gyro's go-to-market combines direct factory sales, channel partners, and event-driven demand generation at major aviation trade shows (AERO Friedrichshafen, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, ULM Blois). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time aircraft sales, supplemented by parts, maintenance, retrofit upgrades (e.g., Beringer shock wheels, M24 glove box retrofit), and factory training programs (Levels 1 and 2 for maintenance technicians). The customer base spans individual private pilots, flight training schools, premium/luxury buyers, humanitarian NGOs, and professional operators in agriculture and conservation.
As of December 2025, the company had produced its 1,600th gyroplane, up from 1,500 in April 2024 and 1,400 in September 2022, reflecting a steady production cadence. The company remains privately held by the Magni family with no disclosed external investment, and operates with a workforce in the 11-50 range. Supporting ecosystem assets include the Magnipedia digital portal (developed with Phil Harwood of Gyropedia), a used-aircraft marketplace, and the "Makers of Experience" instructor network in the United States, all of which extend customer engagement beyond the initial sale.
Magni Gyro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Magni Gyro
- Legal name
- Magni Gyro Srl
- Website
- https://magnigyro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Magni Gyro Srl is an Italian manufacturer of factory-built gyroplanes (M16, M22, M24, M26 families), founded in 1996 and family-owned. The company sells directly and via an international network of flight schools and authorized dealers, serving individual pilots, training operators, and professional users across more than ten countries.
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- akta.pro rank
Magni Gyro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Gyroplane Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
- SIC
- Aircraft & Parts (3720)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Rotorcraft Prototype Development & Final Assembly (IMABABAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Rotor Blades, Hubs & Rotor Systems Manufacturing (IMABABAE), Rotorcraft Avionics, Flight Controls & Autopilots (IMABABAH)
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Where Magni Gyro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Besnate
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices13 records
Markets served
Magni Gyro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Aircraft Sales: Magni Gyro generates primary revenue from the direct sale of factory-built gyroplanes. The product range includes M16 Tandem Trainer, M22 Voyager, M24 Orion, M24 PLUS, and M26 Victor models, each targeting different customer segments from training to luxury touring. Aircraft are sold through direct engagement and dealer networks.
- Parts, Maintenance, and Service: Revenue is generated through authorized service centers and maintenance facilities that provide routine maintenance, inspections, repairs, and parts supply for the installed fleet. The company also offers retrofit products such as the hubbar cover, M24 glove box retrofit, and Beringer shock wheel upgrades.
- Training and Certification Services: Magni Gyro offers factory training courses for maintenance technicians at Level 1 (general routine maintenance) and Level 2 (rotor head and critical parts overhaul). The company also supports pilot training through its network of affiliated flight schools.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels8 records
Magni Gyro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Magni Gyro designs and manufactures factory-built gyroplanes (autogiros), which are rotary-wing aircraft where the rotor spins in autorotation, powered by a propeller without mechanical rotor drive during flight. The company produces its own composite-material rotors, carbon fiber fuselage structures, and integrates Rotax engines (912, 914, 915iS) plus third-party avionics (Kanardia, Dynon, Trig). The current product range spans from the M16 Tandem Trainer through the M22 Voyager, M24 Orion, and M26 Victor, with a PLUS sub-series overlay offering the Rotax 915iS 141 HP engine across models.
Product overview
Magni Gyro is an Italian manufacturer specializing in gyroplanes (autogiri) for over 50 years. The product portfolio consists of four core gyroplane models: the M16 Tandem Trainer (open tandem, dual control, training-focused), the M22 Voyager (open tandem, single control, cross-country), the M24 Orion (enclosed side-by-side cabin, luxury/touring), and the M26 Victor (new fully enclosed tandem, performance). The PLUS sub-series overlays the Rotax 915iS 141 HP turbo engine across all models. Specialized variants include the M16 Agri Gyro for crop spraying. Supporting services include the Magnipedia digital portal for pilots and technicians, a global flight school network, and a certified used gyroplane sales platform. The company operates three manufacturing departments (composite materials, structures, assembly) across a 2,000+ sqm facility in Besnate, Italy.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MagniGyro Series PLUS: Gyroplane series powered by Rotax 915iS turbo-injected 141hp engine, including M16 PLUS, M22 PLUS, and M24 PLUS models.
- M24 Orion
- M22 Voyager
- M16 Tandem Trainer
- M26 Victor
- Agrigyro
Products and services
- MagniGyro M16 Tandem Trainer Open tandem two-seat gyroplane with dual flight controls, designed for flight training and leisure use. Approved under UK BCAR Section T. The best-selling model in the MagniGyro range. Available with Rotax 912 (100 HP), Rotax 914 Turbo (115 HP), or Rotax 915iS (141 HP) in the PLUS version. Fuel capacity 72 lt; cruise speed 120-150 km/h; range approximately 3.5 hours.
- MagniGyro M22 Voyager Open tandem two-seat gyroplane with single pilot control, designed for cross-country flights. Features 80 lt fuel tank for up to 4 hours of flight at 120-150 km/h cruise speed, 150 lt total baggage capacity, and Rotax 914 Turbo 115 HP engine (or Rotax 915iS 141 HP in PLUS version).
- MagniGyro M24 Orion Enclosed side-by-side two-seat gyroplane with dual controls, the first factory-built closed-cabin gyroplane approved under UK BCAR Section T. Features panoramic cabin with carbon-fiber instrument panel, cabin heating, optional snow skis, 82 lt fuel tank for up to 4 hours at 120-150 km/h cruise. Available with Rotax 914 Turbo (115 HP) or Rotax 915iS (141 HP) in PLUS version.
- MagniGyro M26 Victor Fully enclosed tandem two-seat gyroplane named after founder Vittorio Magni. Features the Rotax 915iS 141 HP turbo-injected engine, significantly improved aerodynamics, wide canopy for unprecedented visibility, and distinctive MagniGyro styling. Four-blade carbon-fiber propeller with ground-adjustable pitch.
- MagniGyro PLUS Series Premium sub-series across M16, M22, M24, and M26 models, all equipped with the Rotax 915iS turbo-injected 141 HP engine. Delivers substantially higher climb and cruise performance with fuel consumption comparable to the Rotax 914. Includes Spanish Type Certification No. 298-I/3.
- MagniGyro M16 Agri Gyro (Agrigyro) Agricultural spraying variant based on the M16, equipped with a 120 lt chemical tank, four Micronair sprayers driven by a pump providing 15 m spray width, and application rate adjustable between 20-80 lt/min relative to flight speed. Powered by Rotax 914 Turbo 115 HP engine.
- Aid-by-Air humanitarian missions (M22 Voyager) M22 Voyager deployment for delivering medicines and diagnostic equipment to remote villages in Malawi, leveraging the gyroplane's low fuel consumption and cargo capacity for humanitarian supply operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- World altitude record of 8,399 meters (27,556 ft) in gyroplane category — set by Donatella Ricci on M16 in 2015
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Magni Gyro
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Magni Gyro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature6 records
Magni Gyro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- Skycab LLC (Georgia)coreSkycab LLC, represented by George and Merab, is the local agent in Georgia responsible for facilitating the type approval of M16 914, M24 914, and M24 915 gyroplanes and supporting sales to Georgian customers.
- AIRCATFLYcoreAIRCATFLY is an authorized Magni Gyro maintenance workshop (authorized Rotax and Magni Gyro Level 1 and Level 2), flight school, and distributor in Spain. Part of the AIRcatGlobal group, they offer sales, maintenance, and flight training (Aircatgiro M16 experience) from Igualada-Ódena aerodrome near Barcelona. Their technician completed both Level 1 and Level 2 maintenance courses at Magni Gyro.
- Phil Harwood (Gyropedia)supportingPhil Harwood, known gyroplane pilot, instructor, and creator of Gyropedia, collaborated with Magni Gyro to create Magnipedia — an exclusive web portal for Magni Gyro pilots, instructors, and technicians. The portal provides maintenance manuals, service bulletins, pilot logs, and maintenance tracking.
- Rotax (BRP-Rotax)coreRotax is the exclusive engine supplier for Magni Gyro gyroplanes. The range includes Rotax 912 (100 HP), Rotax 914 Turbo (115 HP), and Rotax 915iS (141 HP turbo-injected). The Rotax 915iS powers the PLUS series and M26 Victor, representing the most advanced propulsion option. Magni Gyro was the first company to successfully assemble and fly three Rotax 915iS engines in gyroplanes.
- Dynon AvionicscoreDynon Avionics supplies EFIS (Electronic Flight Information System) displays for Magni Gyro aircraft, particularly the M24 VIP and M24 Orion. The dual-screen HDX 1100 (10-inch pilot + 8-inch center) configuration provides flight instruments, engine monitoring, navigation, and radio/transponder interfaces.
- KanardiacoreKanardia supplies avionics instruments for Magni Gyro including the Nesis EFIS system (10-inch display), EMS (Engine Monitoring System) with DIGI release upgrades, Horiz (80mm artificial horizon), and Combo (anemometer, altimeter, variometer combined). The DIGI instrument is standard equipment on all Magni Gyro gyroplanes.
- Beringer AerosupportingBeringer Aero is the official supplier of brake systems and wheels for Magni Gyro. The Beringer Shock Wheel system — featuring hydraulic preloaded shock absorbers at 15 kg/cm² — is available as an option on M24 Orion and M22 PLUS. First tested on M24 Orion at Aero 2019.
- FlyRotaxsupportingFlyRotax is listed as a partner on Magni Gyro's website, providing engine-related products and services for Rotax-powered gyroplanes.
- Trig AvionicssupportingTrig Avionics is listed as a partner, supplying avionics products compatible with Magni Gyro gyroplanes.
- Gyro Adventure BoliviasupportingLocal partner in Bolivia that supported the M24 high-altitude operations at Copacabana airport (12,591 ft / 3,837 m above sea level). Gyro Adventure Bolivia provided operational support and collaboration for the successful mission.
- Fundación Canaria Aeronáutica Niels AxelsupportingNon-profit aviation foundation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands. Partner for Magni Gyro flights and training using M24 PLUS. Also offers RPAS services and operates a permanent aeromodel museum. Received first M24 PLUS for its members and flight school.
- Alpin Air Plane GmbHsupportingSwiss aviation operator based at Ecuvillens aerodrome, Fribourg. Authorized to operate M24 Orion in Switzerland following HB certification. Customer-facing point for Swiss M24 sales and flight experiences.
- Makers of Experience (Greg Gremminger, Dayton Dabbs, Mark Sprigg, Paul Salmon, Don Bradley, George Woods)coreA network of expert US-based flight instructors and operators who provide flight training, technical support, and sales guidance for Magni Gyro customers across the United States. Each member represents the brand in their respective region (Missouri, Texas, Alabama, California) and has contributed to notable achievements including world record flights.
- Die AeronautensupportingFlight school based in Rothenburg, Germany (Sandra and Stefan, instructors) offering Magni Gyro flight training. Organizes annual Magni Days events gathering gyroplane enthusiasts. Hosts the M16 Tandem Trainer Limited Edition commemorating Vittorio Magni's 80th birthday.
- MICRONAIRsupportingMICRONAIR supplies the spray system components for the Agrigyro agricultural variant. Four MICRONAIR nozzles provide a 15-meter spray width, with automatic application rate adjustment relative to flight speed (20-80 L/min).
- AIR BLEU ULM Le ManssupportingFrench flight school and maintenance center in Le Mans, France. Operates M22, M24, and M16 PLUS gyroplanes. Trains 40+ students per year with hundreds of flight hours. French national champion 2014-2017 and regional champion multiple times. Also serves as a maintenance center for gyroplanes across France.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Magni Gyro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Pipistrel (Textron eAviation): Slovenian light/electric aircraft OEM (Virus, Velis Electro) now owned by Textron, addressing the same recreational and flight-school pilot market with broader LSA products; relevant as a strategic adjacent player in training-grade light aviation.
- Diamond Aircraft: Austrian/Canadian manufacturer of composite light aircraft (DA20, DA40, DA42, eDA40) widely used in flight schools; addresses pilot-training purchase decisions that overlap with Magni's M16 Tandem Trainer buyer pool.
- Robinson Helicopter: World's largest producer of civilian light helicopters (R22, R44, R66); competes with Magni at the upper end of the rotary-wing recreational/professional segment where buyers choose between a low-cost gyroplane and an entry-level helicopter.
- ICON Aircraft: US-based recreational light-sport aircraft maker (A5 amphibian) competing in the same discretionary pilot-buyer segment where Magni gyroplanes are sold; relevant for premium-recreational aviation positioning.
- Tecnam Aircraft: Italian light aircraft manufacturer (P2002, P92, P-Mentor) based in the same country, competing for the broader recreational/training pilot segment and adjacent to Magni's flight-school customer base, though focused on fixed-wing LSA rather than gyroplanes.
Direct peers
- AutoGyro GmbH: Germany-based direct competitor specializing in factory-built gyroplanes (Calidus, Cavalon, MT-03 series) with comparable type approvals, Rotax engines, and similar product segmentation across tandem trainer, touring and tandem enclosed models.
- ELA Aviación: Spanish ultralight/autogyro manufacturer producing the ELA Eclipse auto-gyro and other light aircraft, sharing the European LSA/ULM regulatory environment and competing for similar flight-school and private-pilot customers as Magni Gyro.
- Rotorsport UK: UK-based gyroplane manufacturer (Cavalon, MT-03 variants) operating in the same BCAR Section T certification regime as Magni Gyro's M16, with overlapping UK/EU customer base and similar two-seat product positioning.
Emerging players
- Schaefer Aircraft: US-based autogyro/gyroplane manufacturer focused on the American sport-pilot/LSA market with comparable Rotax-powered two-seat products, intersecting with Magni's US footprint and Makers of Experience channel.
- Gyro Technic: European rotorcraft manufacturer (Hungary-rooted) building light gyroplanes and helicopters with overlapping Rotax-powered product philosophy and similar ultralight/sport pilot customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Magni Gyro social profiles
Digital presenceMagni Gyro compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Magni Gyro financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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Magni Gyro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Magni Gyro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Magni Gyro M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Magni Gyro
What does Magni Gyro do?
Magni Gyro designs and manufactures factory-built gyroplanes (autogiros), which are rotary-wing aircraft where the rotor spins in autorotation, powered by a propeller without mechanical rotor drive during flight. The company produces its own composite-material rotors, carbon fiber fuselage structures, and integrates Rotax engines (912, 914, 915iS) plus third-party avionics (Kanardia, Dynon, Trig). The current product range spans from the M16 Tandem Trainer through the M22 Voyager, M24 Orion, and M26 Victor, with a PLUS sub-series overlay offering the Rotax 915iS 141 HP engine across models.
Is Magni Gyro a public or private company?
Magni Gyro is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Magni Gyro founded?
Magni Gyro was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Magni Gyro based?
Magni Gyro is headquartered in Besnate, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Magni Gyro make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Aircraft Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts, Maintenance, and Service and training and Certification Services.
Who are Magni Gyro's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Pipistrel (Textron eAviation), Diamond Aircraft, Robinson Helicopter, ICON Aircraft and Tecnam Aircraft. Direct peers are AutoGyro GmbH, ELA Aviación and Rotorsport UK. Emerging players are Schaefer Aircraft and Gyro Technic.
Does Magni Gyro have an API?
No public API is recorded for Magni Gyro.
What industry is Magni Gyro in?
Magni Gyro's product category is Gyroplane Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABABAL, Rotorcraft Prototype Development & Final Assembly, with a secondary code of IMABABAE, Rotor Blades, Hubs & Rotor Systems Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 33641 and its SIC code is 3720.