Airo Aviation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Fate | Likely defunct by early 2019 |
| Headquarters | Ras Al Khaimah , United Arab Emirates |
| Products | Ultralight aircraft |
Company Overview
Airo Aviation FZ-LLC was an aircraft manufacturer based in the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone within the United Arab Emirates. The firm specialized in producing ultralight aircraft that were delivered fully assembled, targeting the European Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight category market.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Established in 2006, the company focused on manufacturing recreational aircraft in the UAE for distribution across Europe, adhering to German certification standards. Its production process incorporated advanced numerical control machining technology.[3]
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Product Line
Airo Aviation developed two main models. The first, the Airo 1, was a licensed adaptation of the Italian Euro Ala JetFox microlight design. The second, the Airo 5, was a two-seat touring aircraft constructed from fibreglass, based on a licensed version of the Urban Air Samba. Both models were designed with the US light-sport aircraft market in mind; however, as of September 2016, neither appeared on the Federal Aviation Administration's official list of approved light-sport aircraft.[1] [2] [5] [6]
Aircraft
| Model designation | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airo 1 | Two-seat microlight plane inspired by the Euro Ala JetFox | ||
| Airo 5 | Two-seat fiberglass microlight aircraft, a licensed adaptation of the Urban Air Samba |
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