Avian Limited is a British aircraft manufacturer that produces a line of recreational and competition hang gliders. The company also markets recreational aviation products from other companies, including rigid wing hang gliders from A-I-R Atos.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 42. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
Avian was founded in 1989 by Steve Elkins and Neil Hammerton. Avian acquired the manufacturing rights to the Aerial Arts Clubman hang glider and started by producing this design. This was quickly developed into the Avian Elan which remained in production for 10 years when it was replaced by the Avian Rio, later developed into the Rio2.
Steve Elkins continued as owner and Director of Avian until 2017 when it was bought by Tim Swait who also replaced him as Director.
Aircraft
Summary of aircraft built by Avian Model name In production TypeAvian Puma2016 to dateAdvanced/intermediate level hang gliderAvian Evo32016 to dateAdvanced level hang gliderAvian Fly2012 to dateNovice level hang gliderAvian Rio22011 to dateIntermediate level hang gliderAvian Rio1999-2010Novice/Intermediate level hang gliderAvian Cheetah1999-2005Advanced level hang gliderAvian Java1995-1999Advanced level hang gliderAvian Amour1991-1998 Advanced/Intermediate level hang gliderAvian Elan1989-1998 Novice/intermediate level hang gliderAvian Clubman1989 Novice level hang glider
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