Air Création

What Air Création does

Air Création is a French designer and manufacturer of pendular ultralight aircraft (weight-shift trikes / ULM pendulaire / DeltaPlane Motorisée), founded in 1982 and headquartered in Lanas, Ardèche (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). The company self-describes as the world leader in this aircraft category and operates as a privately held SARL with declared capital of €60,000 and no external institutional investment. It maintains a small core team (approximately 13 employees per firmographic records) while distributing globally through a network of resellers, certified training centers, and its own e-commerce platform for parts and pre-owned aircraft.

The company's core technology is a vertically integrated weight-shift trike platform comprising a flexible wing and a three-wheeled motorized chariot (trike), both designed and manufactured in-house. The product line spans multiple trike models (Tanarg neo, Skypper evo, Skypper Bush, Pixel, e-Pixel) paired with a portfolio of wings (BioniX² 15, BioniX², iFun XL, iFun 13/16 SP, NuviX, iXess 13/15, BioniX 15/13). Notable proprietary features include the e-Pixel (first DGAC-approved electric pendular ultralight in France, commercially launched September 2024) and adaptive accessibility adaptations for disabled pilots developed with Beringer Aero. Aircraft are sold predominantly on a quote-based, made-to-order basis, supplemented by an explicit-kit Pixel offering at €17,420 excluding tax, an e-commerce shop for parts and used aircraft, custom manufacturing services, and authorized maintenance.

Air Création reaches customers through a hybrid go-to-market model: direct engagement at its Ardèche showroom and via online lead capture; a global channel-partner and reseller network spanning France, Europe, North America, Oceania, Asia, Africa, and LATAM; participation in major aviation trade shows (AERO Friedrichshafen, Paris Air Show, Oshkosh AirVenture, Sun n' Fun, Coupe Icare, Mondial de l'ULM Blois); and a network of over 60 certified flight training centers. Customer segments include individual recreational pilots, flight schools, commercial tourism operators, competition pilots, pilots with disabilities, and government/institutional buyers. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company has not raised institutional funding, has no parent or subsidiary ownership structure, and reports no M&A activity.

Name

Air Création

Legal name

SARL Air création

Website

https://aircreation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air Création, founded in 1982 in Ardèche, France, designs and manufactures pendular ultralight aircraft (weight-shift trikes) and wings in-house. It serves recreational pilots, flight schools, commercial operators, and accessibility customers worldwide through a global distributor and training-center network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ultralight Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Ultralight aircraft manufacturing
• Pendulum trike aviation
• Weight-shift microlight
• Flexible wing design
• ULM pendulaire

Headquarters

HQ city

Lanas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales (New): Sale of complete ultralight aircraft systems consisting of a trike and wing, including models such as Tanarg neo, Skypper evo, Skypper Bush, Pixel, iFun XL, and others. Both standard configurations and custom-made (sur-mesure) builds are available.
2. Spare Parts and Accessories: E-commerce platform (shop.aircreation.fr) selling spare parts, accessories, and consumables for all Air Création aircraft models.
3. Used Aircraft Sales: Resale of pre-owned Air Création aircraft through the online shop.
4. Custom Manufacturing (Sous-traitance): Custom manufacturing and subcontracting services leveraging the company's design and production capabilities, operated via voilerieardechoise.com.
5. Maintenance Services: Maintenance and servicing of Air Création aircraft through the company's own service network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Air Création designs and manufactures complete weight-shift (pendular) ultralight aircraft systems, consisting of a flexible wing paired with a three-wheeled motorized trike, both built in-house in Ardèche, France. The company sells standard trike models (Tanarg neo, Skypper evo, Skypper Bush), a quick-assembly Pixel kit, and the pioneering e-Pixel electric ultralight, along with a portfolio of compatible wings. It also offers custom-made (sur-mesure) aircraft, maintenance services, spare parts through an online shop, and supports a global network of certified flight training centers.

Product overview

Air Création is a French manufacturer of weight-shift ultralight aircraft (ULM pendulaire / trikes), established in Ardèche since 1982 and recognized as the world leader in pendulum microlights. The product portfolio consists of multiple aircraft models (Tanarg neo, Skypper evo, Skypper Bush, Pixel, e-Pixel) paired with compatible wings (BioniX² 15, BioniX², iFun XL, iFun 13, iFun 16, NuviX, iXess 13, iXess 15, BioniX 15, BioniX 13). Aircraft are sold as complete units combining a tricycle chassis with a wing, or as separate components for custom builds. The company offers customization services (Sur-Mesure) for bespoke configurations, maintenance services through an authorized network, and operates an e-commerce platform for parts and pre-owned aircraft. Training is provided through a global network of authorized flight schools. Recent innovation includes the e-Pixel, France's first DGAC-approved electric-powered ultralight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tanarg Neo: Ultra-modern, robust and comfortable trike, also available with Rotax 912 iS engine (100 hp double electronic injection).
• Skypper Evo
• Skypper Bush
• Pixel
• e-Pixel
• BioniX²
• iFun XL
• iFun 13
• iFun 16
• NuviX

Products and services

• Tanarg neo Flagship ultralight trike chassis featuring ultra-modern design, robustness and comfort, available with Rotax 912 iS engine (100 hp double electronic injection), paired with wings such as the BioniX². Sold as a complete aircraft system to recreational pilots, flight schools, and commercial operators.
• Skypper evo Advanced high-performance pendulum ultralight trike — an evolution of the Skypper line — featuring updated design and instrumentation options for an enhanced flight experience. Available with optional Junkers emergency parachute.
• Skypper Bush

Quantifiable outcome

• First place manufacturer in all categories at the 2024 French Microlight Championship
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAVOK & Flugschule Freeman (Germany), MIKROLOT (Poland), ADAM leteckaskola (Czech Republic), Delta Plus (Switzerland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 April 2024These European distributors collaborated with Air Création at AERO 2024 in Friedrichshafen to showcase products and innovations, representing key markets in Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
• Tabor Coates (Blue Collar Aviation) & Michael Hudetz (A&M Airsport) — USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 April 2024Air Création's two US distributors represented the brand at Sun n' Fun 2024 (stand LP040) and Oshkosh AirVenture 2024 (Trikefest), exhibiting the Skypper Bush off-road microlight model.
• ICOM FranceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024ICOM France and its approved aviation dealer network (including Air Création) organized a trade-in promotion from March 1 to June 30, 2024, offering discounts on new ICOM IC-A16E, IC-A25CE, and IC-A25CEFRII aviation VHF radios in exchange for old non-8.33 kHz ICOM radios.
• La Gazette de l'ULM (Christophe Guyon)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2024Air Création welcomed the launch of La Gazette de l'ULM, a new collaborative digital magazine for the ultralight community. Christophe Guyon founded the publication, with Air Création celebrated as a pioneer in the pendular ULM world.
• Louka AzzopardiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023Eco-responsible collaboration with designer Louka Azzopardi (ISDAT Toulouse graduate, founder of upcycling bag-making brand in 2018) to create a range of unique satchels made from fabric offcuts recovered from Air Création's microlight production. Reduces waste and offers sustainable accessories.
• ASFC (China Aeroclub)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 May 2021The China Aeroclub (ASFC) organized the 2021 China Microlight Aircraft Club League Matches. All Air Création products passed CBSA registration and were featured at the event, supported by ASFC.
• FFPLUM (Fédération Française d'ULM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Ultralight Federation is Air Création's primary national partner. Air Création participates alongside FFPLUM at major events including the Paris Air Show, supports the Tour ULM Jeune (youth ULM tour), and collaborates on industry advocacy and competition organization. FFPLUM is referenced as the governing body for French ultralight aviation.
• No Gravity Films (Jason Barrault)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNo Gravity Films specializes in eco-responsible aerial cinematography using Air Création ultralight aircraft. The company has been featured on BFM Business TV and collaborated on cinematic projects including wingsuit filming with ARRI ALEXA Mini cameras. Air Création provides aircraft for these productions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Yamaha Motor (Aviation / paramotor segment): Yamaha supplies aviation-grade engines and paramotor systems used in many weight-shift and powered-parachute platforms globally. Comparable to Air Création as an upstream propulsion supplier/adjacent player in the same ULM ecosystem, though much larger and broader.
• Pipistrel: Pipistrel (now part of Textron) is a leading light sport and electric aircraft manufacturer (e.g., Velis Electro, Virus). Comparable to Air Création on the electric-ultralight frontier (e-Pixel vs. Velis Electro) and on light sport training market positioning.

Emerging players

• Bye Aerospace: Bye Aerospace is a US electric aviation startup focused on the eFlyer family of electric training aircraft. Comparable to Air Création's e-Pixel as a pioneer in certified electric light aircraft serving flight schools and pilot training.
• Apis ULM (AutoGyro / Composite-Flight): AutoGyro is a European (German) manufacturer of gyroplane and autogyro light aircraft. Adjacent peer to Air Création within the broader light aviation ecosystem; competes for the same recreational pilot market with a different platform architecture.
• Kolb Aircraft: Kolb Aircraft is a US manufacturer of small kit-built ultralight aircraft, often sold as plans or kits. Partially comparable to Air Création through its Pixel Kit approach (kit-based ULM assembly) and focus on the US recreational/pilot-built market.

Direct peers

• AirBorne Australia: AirBorne (Australia) manufactures weight-shift trikes and microlight aircraft including the Edge series. Directly comparable to Air Création on trike platform design, with a focus on the Australian and Asia-Pacific recreational ultralight market.
• FlySynthesis: FlySynthesis is an Italian producer of ultralight trikes and aircraft (e.g., Storch series). Directly comparable as a weight-shift trike manufacturer competing with Air Création in the European ULM/pendular market.
• La Mouette: La Mouette is a long-established French manufacturer of motorized delta/pendular ultralight aircraft (ULM pendulaire). Direct competitor to Air Création in the same product category, serving French and European recreational pilots with trike + flexible-wing systems.
• North Wing ULM: North Wing designs and manufactures trike wings and paramotor wings used in weight-shift ultralight and powered parachute platforms. Directly comparable as a component (wing) supplier to the same trike/pilot customer base as Air Création.
• ICP Srl (Italian Costruzioni Pneumatici): ICP is an Italian manufacturer of pendular and 3-axis ultralight aircraft, including the well-known Aviator and Birdy trikes. Directly comparable to Air Création across product type (weight-shift trikes), target customer (recreational/sport pilots), and distribution model across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/aircreationtrike
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/air-cr%C3%A9ation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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