Zenair
Canadian light-aircraft company founded by Chris Heintz in 1974, designing and engineering kits and accessories for the CH series of light aircraft.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Zenair Ltd. is the official home page for the company that designs, engineers and develops kits and accessories for the CH series of light aircraft. Zenair was founded by Chris Heintz in Canada in 1974, and from the start offered drawings and kits to self-building enthusiasts assembling their own recreational aircraft. As CEO and chief engineer, Chris Heintz introduced a new aircraft design every few years while Zenair manufactured the airframe kits for it. The CH series is described as the top-selling LSA kitplanes in the USA since 2019, now manufactured and sold through Zenith Aircraft Co. (Mexico, MO).
History
Zenair was founded by Chris Heintz in Canada in 1974. From the start, Zenair offered drawings and kits to self-building enthusiasts who were keen on assembling their own recreational aircraft. As CEO and chief engineer, Chris introduced a new aircraft design every few years while Zenair manufactured the airframe kits for it. Spanning over 40 years, Zenair has designed, engineered and developed kits and accessories for the CH series of light aircraft, described as the top-selling LSA kitplanes in the USA since 2019, now manufactured and sold through Zenith Aircraft Co. (Mexico, MO).
Products and positioning
CH series light aircraft kits
Kits and accessories for the CH series of light aircraft, the top-selling LSA kitplanes in the USA since 2019.
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