| Avian Limited | |
| Type: | Private company |
| Foundation: | 1989 |
| Founder: | Steve Elkins and Neil Hammerton |
| Location City: | Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire |
| Location Country: | United Kingdom |
| Industry: | Aerospace |
| Products: | Hang gliders |
| Services: | Manufacture, service, repair and sales of hang gliders and associated equipment. |
| Homepage: | www.avianonline.co.uk |
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.[1] [2]
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[3] 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[4] who also replaced him as Director.
| + align=center style="background:#BFD7FF" | Summary of aircraft built by Avian | |
| Model name | In production | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Avian Puma | 2016 to date | Advanced/intermediate level hang glider |
| Avian Evo3 | 2016 to date | Advanced level hang glider |
| Avian Fly | 2012 to date | Novice level hang glider |
| Avian Rio2 | 2011 to date | Intermediate level hang glider |
| Avian Rio | 1999-2010 | Novice/Intermediate level hang glider |
| Avian Cheetah | 1999-2005 | Advanced level hang glider |
| Avian Java | 1995-1999 | Advanced level hang glider |
| Avian Amour | 1991-1998 | Advanced/Intermediate level hang glider |
| Avian Elan | 1989-1998 | Novice/intermediate level hang glider |
| Avian Clubman | 1989 | Novice level hang glider |