Aerodyne Technologies
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | before 2002 |
| Defunct | by 2008 |
| Fate | Ceased operations |
| Headquarters | Étrembières , France |
Key people | Dominique Marcu (head of parent group), Michel Le Blanc (company leadership) |
| Products | Paragliders, reserve parachutes |
| Parent | Aerodyne International Group |
Aerodyne Technologies was a French company engaged in the production of paragliders and reserve parachutes, with its main office located in Étrembières and previously in Talloires.
Established prior to 2002 and ceasing operations by 2008, Aerodyne Technologies operated under the ownership of Aerodyne International Group, headed by Dominique Marcu, which also appears to have discontinued business activities. The company’s leadership included Michel Le Blanc, who had prior experience with paraglider manufacturers ITV Parapentes and Flying Planet.
While the corporate headquarters were situated in France, the manufacturing of gliders took place in a facility based in Mauritius. Their product range included entry-level models such as the Aerodyne Yogi, alongside advanced performance gliders like the Shaman and the tandem Totem Bi, designed specifically for instructional flights.
In 2003, the Aerodyne Jumbe underwent comparative testing in Annecy, France, competing against seven other models. South African reviewer Jaco Wolmarans commended its stability and thermal flight capabilities, subsequently becoming the company’s representative in South Africa.
By early 2008, the Joy model had achieved EN B certification across four different sizes. The Aerodyne Free was launched as an aerobatic glider suitable for beginners, while the Feel was in the process of EN C certification testing, anticipated to be completed by April 2008.
From September 2002 through August 2011, eight models from Aerodyne were piloted by 45 competitors in a total of 93 Paragliding World Cup events.
Aircraft
The following paraglider models were produced by Aerodyne Technologies:
- Aerodyne Blaster
- Aerodyne Cherokee
- Aerodyne Cool
- Aerodyne Dune
- Aerodyne Feel
- Aerodyne Free – aerobatic glider designed for beginners
- Aerodyne Freestyle
- Aerodyne Joy
- Aerodyne Jumbe
- Aerodyne Massai
- Aerodyne Shaman
- Aerodyne Shani
- Aerodyne Shaolin
- Aerodyne Shoot
- Aerodyne Totem Bi
- Aerodyne Yogi