Orličan

07/05/2026

The Be 60 Bestiola marked the first step of a journey that began under Beneš and Mráz and would eventually become Orličan. From a wooden aircraft in 1935 to the carbon‑composite M‑8 EAGLE and precision manufacturing for Diamond Aircraft and Schempp‑Hirth — the evolution continues. This is another chapter in our ongoing history series.

Bestiola byla prvním letadlem nové továrny Beneše a Mráze v Chocni. Praktický dřevěný hornoplošník, na němž se tým naučil navrhovat, vyrábět,

28/04/2026

We’re sharing our AERO 2026 recap today — yesterday Facebook wouldn’t let the post go live. For everyone who couldn’t attend, here are our company insights and key takeaways from this year’s show.

If you have any questions about the M‑8 EAGLE or the Cargo Drone, we’re here to help — or to welcome you in person in Ústí nad Orlicí.

16/04/2026

Final preparations for AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 are underway.
Our presentation will centre on the M‑8 EAGLE, the sole aircraft we are bringing to this year’s exhibition and a key representation of our current engineering direction.

We look forward to meeting you in Hall B3–300 from 22 to 25 April.

12/04/2026

The Day of Aviation and Cosmonautics reminds us why innovation matters.

It’s a celebration of the courage, precision, and engineering culture that drive every milestone in aviation — from historic firsts to today’s Czech aircraft development.

In this interview our CEO shares how Orličan blends tradition, technical expertise, and new ideas to shape the future of Czech aviation.

The Czech version is available in the comments.

“Orličan bets on proprietary technical solutions, agility, and intergenerational teamwork,” says CEO Václav Bervid.

01/04/2026

On 1 April 1935, aircraft production took off in Choceň — a legacy that continues today with Orličan and the M‑8 EAGLE. This anniversary article provides an overview of our 91‑year journey and serves as the starting point for a new series. In the coming weeks and months, we’ll dive deeper into each aircraft that shaped our history. The Czech version of the article is attached in the comments.

The history of Orličan is more than a sequence of technical milestones. From the very beginning, the company faced challenges familiar

23/03/2026

The ninety‑year history of Orličan is shaped by remarkable individuals and strong personalities. Jiří Mráz — son of founder Jaroslav Mráz (from the era of Beneš‑Mráz, before the name Orličan was adopted in 1955) — is one of them. Today, he would have celebrated his 104th birthday. We honour his legacy in today’s article in the Hangar Journal.

https://www.orlican.aero/en/jiri-mraz-son-of-orlican-founder-jaroslav-mraz-who-served-with-the-raf

12/03/2026

This week marks the start of a year‑long celebration of the 80th anniversary of the first flight of the M‑1 Sokol — an aircraft that has inspired generations and still inspires us today.

Join the celebration. Book your M‑8 EAGLE demo flight on our new website. Link in bio.

02/02/2026

🇨🇿 🇩🇪 Thanks to a small "weather window" in this year’s exceptionally cold winter, we were able to carry out test flights of one M-8 EAGLE for our German customer ✈️❄️
Even challenging winter conditions won’t stop us from delivering and thoroughly testing our aircraft.
Another M-8 EAGLE one step closer to its new home.

Stay tuned for more from our winter operations.

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22/12/2025

🎄✈️Dear friends, customers, and M-8 EAGLE enthusiasts,
As the year comes to an end, we would like to thank you for your trust, support, and enthusiasm for the M-8 EAGLE. Your interest, feedback, and cooperation are a great motivation for us and an important part of our journey.
We wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas season, and a New Year filled with good health, success, and many safe and enjoyable flights. We look forward to continuing our cooperation and sharing new developments and exciting moments with the M-8 EAGLE in the year ahead.
Thank you for being part of the M-8 EAGLE community.
Warm regards,
Entire ORLICAN Team

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28/11/2025

🇨🇿 Morning sun shining over fresh snow has its own magic.
The M-8 stands ready for takeoff, proving that flying is a passion even on the coldest winter

     

25/07/2025

🇺🇲 ✈️ The M-8 Eagle is MOSAIC ready! 🦅
We’re proud to announce that the M-8 EAGLE fully meets the requirements of the final MOSAIC rule — officially unveiled this week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.

This long-awaited regulatory update has been met with enthusiasm throughout the aviation community — and we’re just as excited.
MOSAIC opens the skies to new possibilities — and new pilots.
We look forward to welcoming more aviators into the M-8 EAGLE family.

📍 Visit us at booth #945 in the LSA Area and discover the next generation of light sport aviation.