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Zenith Aircraft Company

Independent, privately-owned U.S. manufacturer of light sport and homebuilt kit aircraft, based in Mexico, Missouri since 1992.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Zenith Aircraft Company is an independent, privately-owned company formed in 1992 in Mexico, Missouri, centrally located in the United States, and based in leased 20,000+ sq.ft. production facilities at Mexico Memorial Airport. It is in the exclusive business of designing, developing and manufacturing kit aircraft, and has acquired the exclusive rights to manufacture and market Zenair kit aircraft designs from designer Chris Heintz. The company describes itself as a leading manufacturer of light sport aircraft kits, serving customers across the U.S. and around the world, and offers aircraft kits that allow builders to build their own airplane from a kit, partial kit or from scratch. Its kit line includes the Zenith CH 650, STOL CH 701, STOL CH 750, CH 750 Cruzer and STOL CH 750 Super Duty.

History

Zenith Aircraft Company was formed in 1992 in Mexico, Missouri, centrally located in the United States, and is based in leased 20,000+ sq.ft. production facilities at Mexico Memorial Airport. The independent, privately-owned company is in the exclusive business of designing, developing and manufacturing kit aircraft, and has acquired the exclusive rights to manufacture and market Zenair kit aircraft designs from designer Chris Heintz. For more than a quarter century it has been manufacturing and marketing aircraft kits from its modern production facilities, serving customers across the U.S. and around the world.

Products and positioning

Leading manufacturer of light sport aircraft kits with a proven commitment to builders and owners.

  • Zenith CH 650

    Two-place low-wing kit aircraft.

  • STOL CH 701

    Two-place high-wing kit aircraft.

  • STOL CH 750

    Two-place high-wing kit aircraft.

  • CH 750 Cruzer

    Two-place high-wing kit aircraft.

  • STOL CH 750 Super Duty

    Two-place high-wing kit aircraft.

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