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From the Bestiola to the M‑8 EAGLE: 91 Years of Orličan

Jiří Mráz: Son of Orličan Founder Jaroslav Mráz, Who Served with the RAF

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

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Akce a události

Místa, kde se na vás budeme těšit. Veletrhy, festivaly, letecké dny.

History of the company

Explore the legacy of past generations of designers — a heritage that continues to inspire us.

Contact

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.

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M-8 EAGLE

The luxurious successor to the legendary
M‑1 Sokol

Engines

Rotax and EPA

Warranty

100 flight hours or 2 years.

Support

Via a web interface.

Traditional aircraft manufacturer since 1935.

M-8 EAGLE

A model built for the 21st century

A dependable aircraft for training and effortless leisure flying

A durable airframe, 600 kg MTOW, low stall speed and excellent stability. The M‑8 EAGLE is a reliable choice for aeroclubs, flight schools and aviation enthusiasts.

Comfort

Ergonomic, modern cockpit
The cabin provides outstanding visibility, a clean and intuitive avionics layout, and refined ergonomics.

Safety

Predictable flight characteristics
Its stable, predictable behaviour delivers a composed and intuitive flight experience.

Customization

An aircraft designed around you
with tailored configuration options developed through a personal consultation.

AEROSPORT ORGANISATIONS

AVIATION SCHOOLS

RECREATIONAL FLYING

A modern Czech composite aircraft delivering stable, confidence‑inspiring flight behaviour

“Tradition is a commitment. A commitment to preserve its longevity so that future generations can build upon it, just as ours has. I have deep respect for all the people who worked to keep the company alive in the past. I feel a particular connection to the spirit of our founder, engineer Mráz, who said: ‘I despised well‑trodden paths and always sought my own way where no one had walked before…’”

— Václav Bervid, CEO

aircrafts

gliders

types

years of experience

Lifted by legacy

Traditional aircraft manufacturer since 1935

The creative spirit of generations of experts endured regime changes, the explosion at the Choceň factory, nationalisation and the turbulent nineties. This legacy remains present in every aircraft we build today.

Hangar Journal

When we’re not flying, we’re thinking about flying

The nearest opportunity
to meet us

AERO Friedrichshafen, 22–25 April 2026

AERO Friedrichshafen is a global platform dedicated to all areas of general aviation. Across 12 exhibition halls and a large static display, visitors can explore the full spectrum of the industry — from gliders, ultralights, piston aircraft and helicopters to business aviation.
With more than 756 exhibitors from over 38 countries, over 32,000 visitors and more than 500 journalists from around the world, AERO Friedrichshafen serves as the annual meeting point for the international aviation community.