Almost twice as many light sport aircraft were sold in 2007 as in 2006, according to numbers compiled by Dan Johnson at bydanjohnson.com. By year’s end, 565 new fixed-wing LSAs had been registered, bringing the total fleet to 1,118 airplanes. Johnson said he expects the numbers to continue to grow. “I’ve forecast 1,000 units in 2008 and doubling that again in another year or two,” said Johnson. “If I’m right, LSA may someday meet or exceed all other single engine pistons in the USA.” FlightDesign is holding on to the top spot, with 226 aircraft registered — that’s 20 percent of the fleet. The Legend Cub comes in second with 120 copies, and another 20 manufacturers that have each sold more than 10 aircraft. The LSA fleet also includes another 277 aircraft in the weight shift, powered parachute, and glider categories.
Light Sport Aircraft Sales Continue To Grow
Key Takeaways:
- Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) sales nearly doubled from 2006 to 2007, registering 565 new aircraft and bringing the total fleet to 1,118.
- Industry expert Dan Johnson predicts continued rapid growth for LSAs, potentially reaching 1,000 units in 2008 and doubling again, possibly exceeding sales of all other single-engine pistons in the USA.
- FlightDesign holds the top spot among manufacturers with 226 registered aircraft (20% of the fleet), followed by Legend Cub with 120.
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