Aero Nord
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Fate | Ceased aircraft manufacturing, continues flight school and distribution |
| Headquarters | Lorgies (initial), later Bénifontaine , France |
Key people | Frédéric Bastien (lead instructor) |
| Products | Paramotors, ultralight aircraft flight school services, aircraft distributor |
Aero Nord ULM (from the French term ultra-léger motorisé, meaning motorized ultralight) was a French aircraft manufacturer initially located in Lorgies before relocating to Bénifontaine. The firm focused on the development and production of paramotors, offering ready-to-fly models that met both US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles standards and European microlight regulations.
Although the company has ceased aircraft manufacturing, Aero Nord ULM continues to operate an ultralight aircraft flight school featuring autogyros and ultralight trikes. Additionally, it functions as a distributor for products from Aeros. The lead instructor at the school is Frédéric Bastien.
During the mid-2000s, Aero Nord ULM introduced the Aero Nord AIR series of paramotors. In 2003, reviewer Rene Coulon highlighted the design's impressive market understanding and manufacturing expertise, which garnered significant attention within the industry.
Aircraft
| Model name | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Nord AIR | mid-2000s | Single-seat paramotor |