Icon Aircraft Awarded FAA Type Certification for Amphibious ICON A5 Plane

ICON AIRCRAFT RECEIVES FAA TYPE CERTIFICATION FOR
ICON A5 IN PRIMARY CATEGORY
Vacaville, Calif., December 26, 2023 – ICON Aircra,, a leading general avia4on innovator and
manufacturer, announced that the Federal Avia4on Administra4on (FAA) has granted Type Cer4fica4on
for the ICON A5 in the primary category, marking a significant milestone for the company and its
visionary amphibious aircra,.
With this designa4on, ICON Aircra, is now one of only a few Light Sport Aircra, (LSA) manufacturers in
the world to meet the cer4fica4on standards of the FAA, meaning that ICON can now take advantage of
reciprocal agreements between the FAA and avia4on governing bodies outside of the U.S. – including
those in Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America – to cer4fy the A5 to operate in these regions.
Jerry Meyer, CEO of ICON Aircra,, expressed his enthusiasm for this accomplishment, sta4ng, “Receiving
FAA Type Cer4fica4on for the ICON A5 in the primary category is a testament to the dedica4on and hard
work of the en4re ICON team. It allows us to expand our market poten4al around the world, and it
underscores the commitment of ICON Aircra, to innova4on and excellence in design.”
Meyer con4nued, “The ICON A5 offers an unparalleled blend of performance, safety, and versa4lity, and
we are confident that it will cap4vate the imagina4ons of new customers and enthusiasts as we expand
our sales and marke4ng presence outside of the U.S. We are grateful for the collabora4ve partnership
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with the FAA throughout this process, and we extend our sincere thanks for their commitment to safety
and efficiency.”
The ICON A5 is a state-of-the-art amphibious aircra, designed to empower adventure-seekers with a
new level of freedom and versa4lity. Its innova4ve design allows it to take off and land on both water
and tradi4onal runways, providing pilots with unparalleled access to diverse landscapes and
des4na4ons.
With FAA Type Cer4fica4on in hand, ICON Aircra, is poised to enter a new phase of growth and market
presence. The company looks forward to delivering on the growing demand for the ICON A5 and
con4nuing to set new standards in the general avia4on industry.