What Extra Aircraft does

Extra Aircraft (legal name: Extra Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH) is a privately-held German manufacturer of certified aerobatic aircraft, founded in 1980 in Hünxe, Germany by Walter Extra, an accomplished competition aerobatic pilot who remains Managing Director. The company designs, builds, and supports a portfolio of single-seat and two-seat aerobatic monoplanes — the Extra NG (composite-fuselage, all-carbon rigid base frame, Garmin G3X Touch avionics, EASA- and FAA-certified), Extra 330SX (single-seat steel fuselage, EASA-certified March 2024), Extra 330SC (eight-time FAI world championship winner), Extra 330LX, Extra 330LT (grand tourer), and Extra 200 (training). Technology centers on proprietary composite fuselage construction, carbon-fiber wing spars and skins, advanced piston propulsion (Lycoming), and Garmin avionics integration; the company also produced a proof-of-concept electric aircraft (Extra 330LE) with Siemens in 2016. Over 850 aircraft have been delivered since 1981, and 86% of the field at recent FAI World Aerobatic Championships flew Extra aircraft.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales of new aircraft (multiple units monthly off the production line, with the 800th airframe delivered December 2021), supplemented by parts sales, subscription-based technical documentation (e.g., €725/year for EA 300 Series manuals), and an after-sales ecosystem of certified maintenance partners. Go-to-market is a hybrid of factory-direct sales from the Hünxe headquarters and the DeLand, Florida USA branch, regional sales agents covering Eastern Europe, China, and broader Europe, plus event-driven marketing leveraging air shows, world championship results, and brand ambassadors. Customer segments span competition aerobatic pilots (primary), air show performers (primary), aerobatic flight schools (secondary), and sport/recreational aerobatic pilots (secondary), with pricing handled via direct inquiry rather than public disclosure.

Name

Extra Aircraft

Legal name

Extra Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH

Website

https://extraaircraft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Extra Aircraft is a German, privately-held manufacturer of certified aerobatic monoplanes founded in 1980 by Walter Extra, serving competition aerobatic pilots, air show performers, flight schools, and sport pilots worldwide with models including the Extra NG, 330SX, 330SC, 330LX, 330LT, and 200, and holding 86% market share at recent FAI World Aerobatic Championships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerobatic Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Business & General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Certified aerobatic aircraft
• Composite fuselage airplanes
• Aerobatic competition aircraft
• Two-seat trainer aircraft
• General aviation manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hünxe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling aerobatic aircraft including Extra NG, 330SX, 330SC, 330LX, 330LT, and other models. Aircraft are sold directly through factory and regional offices with multiple rolling off production line monthly.
2. Parts Sales: Sale of aircraft parts and components through the parts department, available via dedicated parts portal.
3. Maintenance Services: Technical service including maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and service letters. Global network of certified maintenance partners provides localized support.
4. Technical Documentation Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to aircraft handbooks, manuals, and technical documentation. EA 300 Series subscription priced at €725 yearly for current manuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Extra Aircraft manufactures and sells certified single-seat and two-seat aerobatic aircraft for competition, air show performance, aerobatic flight training, and sport/recreational flying. The current product line includes the Extra NG, 330SX, 330SC, 330LX, 330LT, and 200 models, complemented by genuine parts, technical documentation subscriptions, and a global certified maintenance partner network.

Product overview

Extra Aircraft manufactures a portfolio of aerobatic aircraft ranging from single-seat competition models to two-seat training and touring variants. The current lineup includes the Extra NG (next-generation composite fuselage two-seater), Extra 330SX (single-seat steel fuselage evolution), Extra 330SC (championship-winning single-seater), Extra 330LX (two-seat competition aircraft), and Extra 330LT (two-seat aerobatic tourer). The company also produces the Extra 200 for training purposes. Beyond aircraft manufacturing, Extra Aircraft offers technical documentation subscriptions, a global network of certified maintenance partners, and aircraft parts. All products are backed by EASA and FAA type certifications with a focus on performance, reliability, and safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extra NG Next-generation composite fuselage two-seat aerobatic aircraft featuring an all-carbon rigid base frame, ergonomically advanced cockpit, and state-of-the-art Garmin G3X Touch avionics. EASA certified in October 2019 and FAA certified, designed for unlimited aerobatics.
• Extra 330SX
• Extra 330SC
• Extra 330LX
• Extra 330LT
• Extra 200
• Technical Documentation Subscription (EA 300 Series) Annual subscription providing access to maintenance manuals, pilot operating handbooks, illustrated parts catalogs, and service bulletins covering the EA 300 Series aircraft (Extra 200, 300, 300/S, 300/L, 300/LP, 300/LC, 300/LX, 300/LT, 300/SC, 300/SX) and Extra NG. Priced at €725 per year.
• Aircraft Maintenance Services (Certified Partner Network)
• Aircraft Parts Genuine Extra Aircraft replacement parts and components for maintenance and repair of Extra aircraft, sold through the dedicated parts department and online parts portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of world championship competitors fly Extra aircraft
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Certified Aircraft Maintenance PartnerscoreOthers · 1 August 2024Global network of certified aircraft maintenance partners who have undergone rigorous training provided by Extra Aircraft and meet company quality standards. Partners are committed to providing the high standards of service excellence expected from ExtraMaintenance, aiming to minimize maintenance downtime worldwide.
• SiemensflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2016Strategic partnership between Extra Aircraft and Siemens for development of pure electric powered aircraft. The Extra 330LE (LC053, D-EPWR) made its maiden flight on June 24th, 2016, powered by a Siemens SP260D electric motor with 260kW (348hp) output. The aircraft achieved world record climb performance recognized by FAI. Partnership included support from Germany's Aeronautics Research Program (LuFo).
• Brand AmbassadorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesignated brand ambassadors representing Extra Aircraft in various regions: Tom Fitzgerald (Europe), George Rotaru (Europe), Britt Lincoln (International), and Luke Penner (International). These ambassadors promote the Extra Aircraft brand and aircraft capabilities in their respective markets.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aviat Aircraft: Aviat Aircraft manufactures the Pitts S-series biplanes, a long-standing competitor in aerobatic aircraft. Like Extra, it produces FAA-certified aerobatic aircraft for competition and air show use, with a similar product positioning in the aerobatic niche.
• Zivko Aeronautics: Zivko Aeronautics manufactures the EDGE 540, one of the most successful aerobatic competition aircraft globally. It is a direct competitor to Extra in the unlimited and freestyle aerobatic competition category, competing for the same pilots and championships.
• Mudry Aviation: Mudry Aviation builds the MX Aircraft MXS and MX2, single-seat and two-seat aerobatic aircraft designed for unlimited competition. It competes directly with Extra in the championship aerobatic segment, with multiple MX2 podiums at FAI events.
• XtremeAir: XtremeAir is a German aerobatic aircraft manufacturer producing the XA42 Sbach 342 and similar unlimited-capable aircraft. It is a direct competitor based in Germany, competing with Extra in both competition and air show segments.
• CAP (Castel Aviation Products): CAP manufactures aerobatic aircraft including the CAP 231EX, CAP 232, and CAP 10 series used in competition aerobatics worldwide. It directly competes with Extra in the FAI World Aerobatic Championship arena.

Broad incumbents

• Diamond Aircraft: Diamond Aircraft is a major general aviation manufacturer producing certified piston and jet training aircraft. While not focused on aerobatics, it represents a broad incumbent with overlap in the certified light aircraft category and aerobatic flight training segment.
• Piper Aircraft: Piper Aircraft manufactures a broad range of general aviation aircraft including trainers used at flight schools. It is a broad incumbent in the certified light aircraft space that serves some of the same aerobatic flight training and recreational customer base as Extra.
• Cirrus Aircraft: Cirrus Aircraft is the largest general aviation piston manufacturer, known for the SR20/SR22 with whole-airframe parachute systems. It is a broad incumbent operating in the certified single-engine piston market that overlaps with sport and recreational pilots served by Extra.

Regional players

• Sukhoi (RSAU / KnAAZ): The Sukhoi Su-26, Su-29, Su-31, and Su-33 aerobatic aircraft are competitive in the world championship category, particularly with Russian pilots. As a regional competitor, Sukhoi offers a comparable certified competition aerobatic platform with significant championship history.

Emerging players

• GameBird (by Game Composites): GameBird produces the GB1, a carbon-fiber composite unlimited aerobatic aircraft. As an emerging competitor with modern composite construction, it overlaps with Extra's premium unlimited category and represents a potential disruptive challenger.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance23 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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