Sky Paragliders
| Company type | Akciová společnost (joint-stock company) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Predecessor | Sky Servis |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Frýdlant nad Ostravicí , Czech Republic |
Area served | Europe |
| Products | Paragliders, paragliding harnesses, reserve parachutes, paragliding accessories |
Sky Paragliders A.S. is a Czech aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Frýdlant nad Ostravicí. The firm focuses on designing and producing ready-to-fly paragliders. In addition, it manufactures paragliding harnesses, reserve parachutes, and various accessories related to the sport.
The enterprise operates as an Akciová společnost, which is a joint-stock company under Czech law.
In a 2003 evaluation, aviation expert Noel Bertrand praised the company for its "well-constructed, high-performance, and enjoyable-to-fly models," also commending their harnesses as "excellent."
History
Sky Paragliders originated from the merger of the Slovenian firm Sky Servis with its manufacturing branch in the Czech Republic. Sky Servis was initially established in 1988. The company’s headquarters, along with its design and production operations, are situated in Frýdlant nad Ostravicí within the Beskydy Protected Landscape Area.
Throughout the 1990s, the company experienced consistent growth that necessitated multiple expansions of its facilities. In 2002, a new manufacturing plant was constructed and became operational later that year. The organization holds an ISO 9001 certification.
The company has emphasized its dedication to maintaining European-based production rather than outsourcing to Asia, stating: "We take pride in remaining in Europe, as moving eastwards does not equate to leaving the East behind. Instead, we prefer to invest in cutting-edge technologies, expertise, and—most importantly—a skilled production team vital to our success."
By 2003, Sky Paragliders offered a comprehensive range of paragliders including beginner models like the Fides, beginner-to-intermediate Atis, intermediate Lift, intermediate to cross-country Brontes, advanced performance Flirt, competition-grade Flare, and the tandem Golem designed for flight instruction.
Aircraft
Overview of models produced by Sky Paragliders:
- Sky Argos
- Sky Anakis
- Sky Apollo
- Sky Atis
- Sky Aya
- Sky Brontes
- Sky Eole
- Sky Fides
- Sky Flare
- Sky Flirt
- Sky Gaia
- Sky Golem
- Sky Kea
- Sky Metis
- Sky Lift
- Sky Zorro