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Sebastien Heintz, CEO of Zenith Aircraft
Monday May 12, 2025
7 p.m.

Sebastien Heintz of Mexico, Missouri, known worldwide as the owner and president of Zenith Aircraft Co., a leading aircraft kit manufacturer, was honored by the Experimental Aircraft Association on October 16, 2024 with his induction to the EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame.

Heintz was one of six individuals to be honored that evening with various EAA halls of fame inductions.

Heintz, founded Zenith Aircraft Co. in 1992 in Mexico, Missouri with the goal of making aircraft ownership affordable and accessible.

With the support of demo pilot Roger Dubbert and Production Manager Travis Kobush, Zenith has continuously grown in popularity amongst homebuilt aircraft enthusiasts.

The company also hosts monthly workshops to introduce new aviators to the world of homebuilt aircraft.

Heintz was the 2017 recipient of EAA’s Freedom of Flight Award for his contributions to aviation and the recipient of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association’s 2017 President’s Award.

He continues to be an active sport pilot and enjoys sharing the joys of homebuilt aircraft.

Upcoming Programs

May 2025:  Sebastian Heinz, CEO of Zenith Aircraft
June 2025: Annual Chapter picnic and hangar tour
July 2025:  John Mohr-Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Member
August 2025: Oshkosh postmortem

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