JETLAG GROUP
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersLa Rochebeaucourt & Argentine, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
JETLAG GROUP firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- JETLAG GROUP
- Legal name
- JETLAGgroup
- Website
- https://jetlaggroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
JETLAG GROUP industry classification
Industry- Product category
- General Aviation Kit Aircraft Distribution
- NAICS
- Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Flight Training (611512)
- SIC
- Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720), 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
Where JETLAG GROUP is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- La Rochebeaucourt & Argentine
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
JETLAG GROUP business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Aircraft Kit Sales: Sale of Sling aircraft kits (Standard and Rapid versions) with various motorization options (Rotax 912S, 912iS, 914, 915, 916). Includes complete kits from screws to glue with optional tooling.
- Maintenance Services: Maintenance services for ULM 3-axis and Annex 2 aircraft (CNRA, CNSK, CDNR, CNRAC). PART 66-B3 licenses and PEN certification with RSANav for CDN renewals.
- Construction Training: Formation courses for aircraft construction including engine installation, canopy installation, wing and tail assembly, and Garmin EFIS training.
- Drone Services: Drone pilot services for real estate photography, thermographic inspections (buildings, solar panels, wind turbines), and search and rescue operations.
- Aircraft Storage/Hangar Rental: Places for building, maintaining, and housing aircraft/ULM at private airfield LF2433.
- Propeller Distribution: Resale of DUC, Airmaster, and Warp Drive propellers for Sling aircraft.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
JETLAG GROUP product offering
Product offeringCore offering
JETLAG GROUP is the official French importer and distributor of Sling Aircraft kits (Sling 2, Sling TSi, Sling HW) and ANG Patriot aircraft, offering aircraft construction training, certified maintenance services, drone piloting services, propeller distribution, and aircraft storage at their private airfield LF2433. The company provides full end-to-end support from kit purchase through construction assistance, airworthiness certification renewal, and ongoing maintenance.
Product overview
JETLAG GROUP is a French importer and distributor of kit aircraft, primarily representing Sling Aircraft from South Africa. The product portfolio centers on Sling kit aircraft in multiple configurations: the 2-seat Sling 2/2 TD, the 4-seat Sling TSi, and the high-wing Sling HW variant. Kits are offered in standard or rapid-build assembly versions with various Rotax engine options (912S to 916) and propeller choices from DUC, Airmaster, and Warp Drive. The company also represents the Skyfly AXE eVTOL and the BushCat kit aircraft. Beyond aircraft sales, JETLAG GROUP provides comprehensive services including aircraft construction training, maintenance (PART 66-B3 certified), drone pilot services, airfield storage, and pilot training through its DTO-approved JETLAGclub. The company has 28 years of aviation experience spanning pilot instruction, airworthiness management, and maintenance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Sling 2 & 2 TD Kit Two-seat kit aircraft available with standard or rapid-build assembly options. Supports three engine options (Rotax 912S, 912 iS, 914) and various propeller configurations. Estimated construction time: 500-800 hours depending on kit version.
- Sling TSi Kit Four-seat kit aircraft powered by Rotax 915 engine (140cv) with Airmaster electric variable-pitch propeller. Available in standard or rapid-build versions. Can be equipped with Magnum recovery parachute.
- Sling HW Kit High-wing version of the Sling TSi featuring Rotax 915 engine, Airmaster propeller, and largely composite fuselage. Available in both tricycle (TSi) and taildragger (HW TD) landing gear configurations.
- BushCat Kit Kit aircraft produced in South Africa by Skyreach Aircraft. JETLAGgroup collaborates with Skyreach Aircraft for commercialization in France. Homologation process ongoing.
- Skyfly AXE eVTOL French representative for the Skyfly AXE electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
- DUC Propellers DUC Heliciel propellers (Flash, Swirl, FlashBlack, SwirlBlack models) now certified for Sling aircraft. Distribution and installation services offered for Rotax 912 ULS, 912iS, and 914 engines.
- Airmaster Propellers Airmaster electric variable-pitch propellers distributed for Sling aircraft.
- Warp Drive Propellers Warp Drive propellers distributed for Sling 2 and Sling 2 TD aircraft.
- Zongshen Aero Engine Distribution Distribution partnership with Zongshen Aero Engine for light aviation engines with multiple power options available.
- JETLAGdrone Certified drone pilot services (télépilote) operating in S1, S2, S3 scenarios under OPEN & SPECIFIC categories. Specialties include real estate photography/video, thermographic inspections for buildings, solar panels, wind turbines, and search and rescue operations. Equipment includes DJI drones.
- JETLAGmaintenance Aircraft maintenance services for ULM 3-axis and Annex 2 aircraft (CNRA, CNSK, CDNR, CNRAC). Holds PART 66-B3 licenses and PEN designation with RSANav for CDN renewals.
- JETLAGformation Construction Aircraft construction training programs conducted with partners Garmin and IPSA JET. Training covers engine installation, canopy installation, wing and empennage assembly, and EFIS Garmin system operation.
- JETLAGstorage Hangar and workshop spaces available for aircraft/ULM construction, maintenance, and storage at private airfield LF2433 near Angoulême.
- JETLAGclub DTO Flight training organization (DTO - Déclaration d'Organisme de Formation) approved for airplane and ULM pilot training. Located at same premises as JETLAGgroup.
Quantifiable outcome
- 600+ Sling aircraft produced worldwide
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use JETLAG GROUP
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
JETLAG GROUP technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
JETLAG GROUP partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Zongshen Aero EngineminorDistribution partnership for Zongshen Aero Engine motors for light aviation. Multiple power outputs available.
- JETLAGclubcoreAssociated DTO (Declared Training Organization) for flight training in aircraft and ULM. Uses same premises as JETLAGgroup for training operations.
- Skyreach AircraftcoreCollaboration with Skyreach Aircraft for commercialization of BushCat kit aircraft in France. BushCat produced in kit form in South Africa near Sling Aircraft factory.
- Sling AircraftcoreOfficial importer and distributor of Sling aircraft kits (Sling 2, TSi, HW) and ANG Patriot aircraft in France. Maintains direct relationship with Aircraft Factory manufacturing facility in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- IPSA JETminorPartner in aircraft construction training programs for Sling aircraft.
- SkyflyminorFrench representative for Skyfly AXE eVTOL aircraft. Dedicated page established on company website.
- DUC HélicesminorReseller of DUC propellers (Flash, Swirl, FlashBlack, SwirlBlack) for Sling aircraft. Offers sale, installation, and adjustment services.
- AirmasterminorDistributor of Airmaster propellers for Sling aircraft.
- Warp DriveminorDistributor of Warp Drive propellers for Sling 2 and Sling 2 TD aircraft.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
JETLAG GROUP competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sling Aircraft: South African manufacturer of the Sling kit aircraft line that JETLAG distributes in France. Closely comparable as the upstream product designer and global producer in the same experimental/kit aircraft category.
- Aerospool: Slovak manufacturer of WT9 Dynamic and Shark kit aircraft. Comparable European light sport kit producer whose distribution model mirrors JETLAG's importer-and-services approach.
- ICP Aviation: Italian manufacturer of Savannah and Pioneer kit aircraft with European distribution. Closely comparable European kit aircraft producer serving the same self-build pilot market.
- Zenith Aircraft Company: U.S.-based kit aircraft manufacturer (STOL CH 750, Zodiac, Cruiser) with global kit distribution. Directly comparable business model—selling aluminum/composite kit aircraft for amateur builders with active dealer networks.
- Dynali: Belgian helicopter and light aircraft manufacturer. Comparable as a small European general aviation producer targeting enthusiast/owner-flown segment with kit offerings.
- Skyfly: UK-based developer of the AXE eVTOL aircraft that JETLAG represents in France. Closely comparable emerging player in personal electric flight sharing the same distribution partnership dynamic.
- Skyreach Aircraft: South African manufacturer of the BushCat kit aircraft, distributed in France by JETLAG since 2021. Operates in the same light kit aircraft niche with adjacent South African production.
Broad incumbents
- Van's Aircraft: Largest U.S. kit aircraft manufacturer (RV series) with thousands of completed aircraft. Comparable as the established incumbent in the experimental amateur-built aircraft category that JETLAG's Sling distribution competes against at the builder level.
- Daher: French aerospace group operating TBM aircraft and aerostructure services. Comparable broad incumbent within the French general aviation ecosystem in which JETLAG operates.
Others
- Aero Locaux de France (ULM Federation): French federation representing ULM operators and manufacturers. Comparable as the ecosystem/thematic peer in French ultralight and amateur-built aviation where JETLAG participates.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about JETLAG GROUP
What does JETLAG GROUP do?
JETLAG GROUP is the official French importer and distributor of Sling Aircraft kits (Sling 2, Sling TSi, Sling HW) and ANG Patriot aircraft, offering aircraft construction training, certified maintenance services, drone piloting services, propeller distribution, and aircraft storage at their private airfield LF2433. The company provides full end-to-end support from kit purchase through construction assistance, airworthiness certification renewal, and ongoing maintenance.
Is JETLAG GROUP a public or private company?
JETLAG GROUP is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was JETLAG GROUP founded?
JETLAG GROUP was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is JETLAG GROUP based?
JETLAG GROUP is headquartered in La Rochebeaucourt & Argentine, France, in the Europe region.
How does JETLAG GROUP make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Aircraft Kit Sales are the primary driver. The others are maintenance Services, construction Training, drone Services, aircraft Storage/Hangar Rental and propeller Distribution.
Who are JETLAG GROUP's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sling Aircraft, Aerospool, ICP Aviation, Zenith Aircraft Company, Dynali, Skyfly and Skyreach Aircraft. Broad incumbents are Van's Aircraft and Daher. Aero Locaux de France (ULM Federation) is listed as an others.
Does JETLAG GROUP have an API?
No public API is recorded for JETLAG GROUP.
What industry is JETLAG GROUP in?
JETLAG GROUP's product category is General Aviation Kit Aircraft Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAAAJ, Fixed-Wing Aircraft Kits & Experimental Aircraft Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMABAAAE, Training & Light Sport Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336411 and its SIC code is 3721.