Jabiru Aircraft

Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd is an Australian manufacturer of light sport aircraft and aero engines based in Bundaberg, Queensland. It was formed in 1988 by Rodney Stiff and Phil Ainsworth, and its aircraft and engines now fly in over 50 countries. The company builds its airframes, engines and propellers in-house and is also developing electric motors and uncrewed logistics aircraft.

Aircraft

• J170: two-seat ab-initio trainer and utility aircraft with the Jabiru 2200 engine, built to ASTM F2245
• J230 and J430: personal touring aircraft with Dynon glass cockpit and 120 knot cruise
• J232 and J432: touring models
• Available as factory build, kit or builder assist

Products and services

• Jabiru 2200 GEN4 (four-cylinder, 80 hp) and 3300 GEN4 aero engines
• Jabiru composite propellers
• Jabiru Electric Motors for crewed and uncrewed aircraft
• JCQ50 and JU30 uncrewed logistics platforms
• Maintenance and overhaul, engineering services, modification and repair, leasing and spare parts

Company facts

• Founded in 1988; first type certificate (Jabiru LSA 55/2K) issued in October 1991
• The 1,000th Jabiru was delivered in 2006
• Since 2017 follows ASTM standards and self-certification for Light Sport and Experimental aircraft
• Mick Halloran took over leadership from founder Rod Stiff in May 2023
• JCQ50 drone developed under a Defence Innovation Hub contract