sportsairusa, lc

What sportsairusa, lc does

SportairUSA, LC is a privately-held Limited Liability Company founded in 1990 and headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The company operates an FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station (Certificate #2SUR495B) and maintains a Designated Airworthiness Representative on staff, enabling it to import, assemble, certify, and service light sport aircraft (LSA) and ultralight vehicles for the US market. Its core activity is acting as the exclusive US importer and distributor for a portfolio of European aviation manufacturers: Savage aircraft produced by Czech-based Zlin Aviation (including the TL-2000 Sting and TL-3000 Sirius models under the TL-Ultralight brand, for which it is the premier US service facility), the Corsair 103 ultralight from JH Aircraft, and propeller lines from DUC, Woodcomp, Sensenich, and PowerMax, plus Helix-Carbon. The company also distributes GRS (Galactic Recovery Systems) whole-aircraft ballistic recovery parachutes.

The business model combines three revenue streams: new aircraft sales (Savage and Corsair 103), aftermarket parts distribution (propellers, parachutes, avionics, and accessories sold via the company website and dealer network), and FAA Part 145 maintenance, repair, and airworthiness certification services. Customer acquisition is driven by direct sales, a dealer network, and participation in 4-5 regional airshows per year, with a digital presence through the company website and Facebook. Customers are individual recreational pilots and light sport aircraft buyers — a long-tail, high-net-worth consumer segment — with no disclosed enterprise, fleet, or commercial accounts. The market is narrow and enthusiast-driven, with no public funding, M&A, leadership change, or headcount disclosure on record.

There are no indications of AI/ML capability, proprietary software platforms, or technology investment beyond standard e-commerce and digital marketing. Operating as a regulated mechanical-services and specialist distribution business, the company's competitive position rests on its exclusive OEM distribution rights, FAA regulatory authority, and 30+ years of brand reputation within the US light sport aviation community.

Name

sportsairusa, lc

Legal name

SportairUSA, LC

Website

https://sportair.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SportairUSA, LC is an FAA Part 145 repair station and exclusive US distributor of Savage light sport aircraft, Corsair 103 ultralights, propeller lines, and GRS parachutes, serving individual recreational pilots from North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Light Sport Aircraft Distribution and Aviation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Business & General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAC), Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI)

Keywords

• Light sport aircraft sales
• Avionics installation service
• Aircraft repair station
• Propeller distribution
• Whole-plane parachute systems

Headquarters

HQ city

North Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales: Sale of new Savage aircraft (Norden, Nomad, Outback Shock, Bobber) and Corsair 103 ultralight aircraft. Aircraft are imported disassembled, reassembled at Arkansas facility, flight-tested and FAA certified before delivery.
2. Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales: Sale of certified pre-owned light sport aircraft from their inventory, including Sting and Sirius models
3. Avionics Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of avionics equipment from major brands including Garmin, Bendix/King, Aspen Avionics, Dynon, and others. Full-service installation and certification.
4. Repair Station Services: FAA 14 CFR 145 repair station services including maintenance, inspection, VFR/IFR certifications for aircraft
5. Propeller Sales: US distributor for DUC forged carbon propellers, Woodcomp wood/carbon composite propellers, Sensenich propellers, and PowerMax propellers. Sales of complete propellers and individual components.
6. Whole-Plane Parachute Sales: US distributor of GRS whole-plane rescue systems from Galaxy High Technology, ranging from 400 lb to 2,900 lb capacity aircraft
7. Transition Training: Free transition flight training and ground school provided to new aircraft buyers; also offered free to pre-owned aircraft buyers along with safety checks

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SportairUSA, LC distributes light sport and ultralight aircraft (Savage line from Zlin Aviation and Corsair 103) in the United States, importing them disassembled and reassembling them at its Arkansas facility with FAA certification. The company also distributes aviation components including DUC, Woodcomp, Sensenich, PowerMax, and Helix-Carbon propellers plus Galaxy (GRS) whole-plane rescue parachutes, and operates an FAA 14 CFR 145 Repair Station providing avionics installation, VFR/IFR certification, aircraft maintenance, and free transition flight training.

Product overview

SportairUSA is an FAA-certified aircraft distributor and service company offering a portfolio of light sport aircraft, ultralight aircraft, aviation components, and maintenance services. Core aircraft products include the Savage line (Norden, Nomad Shock Ultra, Outback Shock, Nomad) from Zlin Aviation, the Corsair 103 ultralight, and the TL-2000 Sting and TL-3000 Sirius from TL-Ultralight. The company serves as U.S. distributor for DUC and Helix-Carbon forged carbon propellers, Sensenich propellers, PowerMax propellers, and Galaxy whole-plane rescue parachute systems. As an FAA 14 CFR 145 repair station, SportairUSA provides avionics installation (Garmin, Dynon, Aspen, and other brands), VFR/IFR certification services, aircraft assembly, and transition training. The company operates from North Little Rock Municipal Airport (KORK) in Arkansas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Savage Norden New metal-wing STOL light sport aircraft available with ROTAX engines in 100hp, 115hp turbo, and 141hp turbo configurations, featuring all-metal wings with double-slotted Fowler-style flaps and electric slats. Distributed by SportairUSA in the United States.
• Savage Nomad Shock Ultra Hyper-STOL adventurer aircraft with short takeoff, faster rate of climb, double slotted Fowler flaps, optional leading edge wing slats, and oversized outboard shock absorbers. Minimum flight speed of 17 mph (solo) and 21 mph (MTOW).
• Savage Outback Shock 180hp Titan-powered hyper-STOL aircraft update of the Super Cub design offering exceptional off-runway performance.
• Savage Nomad Light, powerful runway-optional aircraft delivering 515 lbs of useful load with short take-offs and landings; optional bushwheels and extended gear available.
• Corsair 103 Ultralight Factory-finished, ready-to-fly Part 103 ultralight aircraft with WWII-era Corsair warbird styling, radial engine styling, sliding cockpit canopy, inverted gull wings, carbon fiber space frame, and carbon-reinforced Kevlar safety cell.
• TL-2000 Sting S4 Carbon fiber composite airframe aerial sport coupe in production since 2000, one of the best-selling light sport aircraft in North America with over 650 produced.
• TL-3000 Sirius High-wing companion to the TL-2000 Sting featuring easy entry, yoke steering, generous cockpit, spacious luggage compartment, 600-pound useful load capacity, and 34 gallons of fuel.
• Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales Certified pre-owned light sport aircraft (Sting, Sirius, Savage models) sold fully operational and ready-to-fly from SportairUSA inventory, including free transition training and safety checks for buyers.
• Avionics Installation & Service Complete avionics installation and service including radio communications, navigation, glass cockpit, autopilot, instrument panel fabrication, and modification. Dealer for Garmin, Bendix/King, Aspen Avionics, Avidyne, Dynon, and Advanced Flight Systems.
• VFR/IFR Certification Services Complete VFR and IFR certifications for aircraft. VFR certification includes transponder recertification; IFR certification includes static system, transponder, altimeter, and encoder testing.
• DUC Forged Carbon Propellers (Swirl and Windspoon) Ground-adjustable forged carbon propellers with constant speed effect, available in 2 or 3 blade configurations and INCONEL versions with stainless steel leading edge protection. Distributed by SportairUSA in the US for aircraft up to 180 HP.
• Sensenich Propellers for ROTAX 2-blade and 3-blade composite propellers with PowerSweep planform and stainless steel leading edge, suitable for ROTAX 912 80HP, 912S 100HP, and 914 115HP engines.
• PowerMax In-Flight-Adjustable Propeller 3-blade in-flight-adjustable constant-speed propeller for ROTAX 912 to 914 series engines with carbon fiber composite blades and superdural alloy hub, weighing approximately 7kg.
• Helix-Carbon Propellers German-manufactured constant speed and ground-adjustable propellers, including the VTL Talon with forward-angled blade tip and curved aerodynamic blade design, suitable for fixed-wing, helicopter, gyrocopter, and VTOL aircraft.
• GRS Whole-Plane Rescue Parachute Systems Galaxy High Technology rocket-powered whole-plane rescue systems covering aircraft from 400 lbs (GRS 180) to 2,900 lbs (GRS 1300 SDS), with 9-year repack life, 5-second opening time independent of airspeed, and covered by U.S. Patent #7,997,535 B2.
• Z-Floats Amphibious Floats Amphibious floats for light sport, ultralight, and experimental aircraft, distributed by SportairUSA.
• Free Transition Training & Safety Check Free transition flight training and aircraft safety check for purchasers of used Sting, Sirius, and Savage aircraft. Includes up to 5 hours of training with CFIs and A&Ps plus course completion certificate for insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• GRS parachute deploys within 5 seconds regardless of airspeed, enabling rescue at altitudes as low as 270' AGL
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zlin Aviation, s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSportairUSA is the US distributor for Savage aircraft manufactured by Zlin Aviation, including Savage Nomad Shock Ultra, Savage Outback Shock, Savage Nomad, Savage Classic, Savage Cruiser, and Savage Bobber. Aircraft are shipped disassembled in ocean containers and reassembled at Arkansas facility.
• JH Aircraft / CorsaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSportairUSA is the US distributor for the Corsair 103, a factory-finished Part 103 ultralight aircraft with carbon fiber composite construction and WWII-era warbird styling.
• Galaxy High Technology, s.r.o. (GRS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSportairUSA is the US distributor of GRS whole-plane rescue parachute systems, patented rocket-powered safety equipment for light sport aircraft ranging from 400 to 2,900 lbs.
• DUC HelicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSportairUSA is the US distributor for DUC forged carbon propellers, including Swirl and Windspoon models suitable for light sport aircraft, ultralights, powered parachutes and experimental aircraft up to 180 HP.
• WoodcompminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSportairUSA distributes Woodcomp wood/carbon composite propellers for aircraft applications.
• Sensenich PropellerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSportairUSA represents the full line of Sensenich propellers, including 2-blade and 3-blade ground adjustable props designed for ROTAX engines, and props for Continental, Lycoming, Jabiru and Franklin engines.
• PowerMax / TL-UltralightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSportairUSA offers PowerMax in-flight-adjustable constant-speed propellers designed for ROTAX 912 to 914 series engines, featuring carbon fiber composite blades and all-composite construction at approximately 7kg weight.
• TL-Ultralight, s.r.o.coreTechnology or IntegrationCzech manufacturer of TL-2000 Sting and TL-3000 Sirius light sport aircraft. SportairUSA is the premier service and maintenance facility with more than 15 years of experience, though they no longer distribute these aircraft.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Flight Design USA: US distributor and service center for Flight Design CT-series light sport aircraft, operating a similar import-assemble-certify-distribute model with FAA repair station capabilities. Directly comparable as an LSA distributor with MRO/avionics adjacencies.
• Tecnam US: Italian LSA and general aviation manufacturer with US distribution and service network. Directly competes in the light sport aircraft segment with comparable customer profile (recreational pilots, flight schools, STOL buyers).
• CubCrafters: US-based manufacturer of Carbon Cub and other STOL/Sport Pilot-category aircraft. Directly overlaps SportairUSA's Savage STOL positioning and targets the same backcountry/recreational pilot customer.
• ICON Aircraft: Manufacturer of the ICON A5 and other light sport aircraft with direct-to-consumer sales. Competes for the same recreational pilot segment, though with a vertically integrated factory-direct model.
• Pipistrel (Textron eAviation): Slovenian LSA and electric aircraft manufacturer now part of Textron. Comparable as a high-volume LSA producer with US distribution; some product overlap with SportairUSA's light sport and ultralight offerings.
• Gulf Coast Avionics: US avionics dealer and installer offering major brand equipment (Garmin, Avidyne, etc.) with installation services. Directly comparable for SportairUSA's avionics sales and installation revenue stream.
• Pacific Coast Avionics: West Coast avionics dealer and installation shop, also distributing major avionics brands. Comparable as a multi-brand avionics retailer with installation capabilities for the light sport / experimental segment.
• SteinAir: Avionics retailer and installation shop specializing in experimental and light sport aircraft with Garmin, Dynon, and other major brands. Overlaps with SportairUSA's avionics dealer and experimental/LSA customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty: Largest US distributor of general aviation parts, pilot supplies, and aircraft components. Overlaps with SportairUSA's parts distribution business (propellers, accessories) at much larger scale and broader catalog.

Emerging players

• Dynon Avionics: Manufacturer of EFIS, EMS, and glass cockpit systems for experimental and light sport aircraft. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — Dynon supplies the kind of products SportairUSA installs and sells.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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