January 10, 2008 (Redmond, OR) – X-Air announced today that they are nearly complete with the SLSA status of their LS model aircraft. “X-Air is excited about the tremendous opportunity afforded by the SLSA status for the US market,” stated Michael Lemaire the company representative responsible for the US efforts. “We anticipate great market acceptance and subsequent sales of the X-Air here in the US.”

X-Air founder and designer, Joel Koechlin, has been in the aircraft manufacturing business for nearly 30 years from hang gliders to microlight, three axis aircraft. Known for their superb design and ease of flight, Koechlin’s X-Air microlight aircraft have been a mainstay in the microlight field for some 15 years. Building on the success of their Standard and F model aircraft, of which they have delivered over a thousand aircraft throughout the world, Koechlin set out to build a somewhat larger more conventional three axis aircraft.

Utilizing the latest in high strength cloth for covering around a strong yet lightweight tubing structure the LS was conceived propelled by the 85 horse Jabiru 2200 powerplant. “After our first flight we realized this was a very special aircraft and one well suited for just about anyone to fly,” commented Koechlin. With the feel of a light aircraft but with docile and predictable handling X-Air new they had opened the doors to a new market as Koechlin went on to say, “This aircraft is exactly what the LSA category was meant for, it is light and easy to fly and simply fun!” The X-Air LS is the definition of LSA.

The LS comes with an ICom radio, Dynon engine monitor and basic flight instrumentation. With pending options to include the Dynon EFIS and Garmin 496 along with extended fuel capability, speed fairings, and other future options. The X-Air LS will be introduced as a lower cost entry-level aircraft with excellent training qualities, i.e. great handling characteristics. With the docile nature of the aircraft and very simple operating parameters, equally impressive is the entry-level price which is anticipated at $46,900 US, by far a bargain in the LSA market.

X-Air will be exhibiting the aircraft at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring next week with their standardization aircraft on hand. Compliance with the consensus standard for SLSA status is expected in the first quarter of 08’ with deliveries to commence prior to Sun N Fun.

For more information about the X-Air LS visit them on the web at www.X-AirLSA.com or contact them via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .