JMB Aircraft

The story of JMB Aircraft

The story began on a private airfield in Amougies, Belgium over 25 years ago

JMB Aircraft started life in 2010 as the producer of the VL3, a plane designed by Vanessa Air and previously produced by Aveko. Today, the company is run by Jean-Marie Guisset and François Stelandre, who bring together vision, leadership and a refined touch for a design. The original beating heart of JMB Aircraft can be found in Amougies in Belgium. This is where JMB Aviation is located, a Belgian firm with over 20 years of experience in the aircraft industry. It owns a private airfield with successful flight school combined with maintenance and repair facilities.

JMB Aircraft has been built on passion and dedication, and the expertise of the team is evident in every aircraft which leaves the workshop.

Jean Marie Guisset

CEO of JMB Aircraft

How it Started

2025

Time for SV4

JMB Aircraft unveiled a faster version of the VL3 and introduced the SV4 under its banner. It now serves as both the manufacturer and seller of this remarkable replica biplane.

2024

Phoenix and 750 Kg MTOW!

JMB Aircraft acquired the Phoenix Motorglider, expanding its portfolio with this versatile and efficient aircraft. The company also presented the VL3 with a 750 kg (1650lbs) MTOW, offering enhanced performance and greater capabilities for pilots.

2023

Grand opening

We opened a brand new production facility situated at a strategic location within LKVM airport. The company already has plans to embark on the construction of two additional production facilities adjacent to the new one.

2022

EVOLUTION takes off

JMB joins forces with EVOLUTION Aircraft in a dream partnership . The unique four-seater EVO, turbine-powered aircraft is now being produced and sold in the Czech Republic. The company reaches the milestone of 200 employees.

2021

First Turboprop in UL aircraft

Long-term research and development with the Turbotech TP-R90 engine brings a new era to the UL industry. The first VL3 aircraft is equipped with a turbine engine which has a TBO double that of a Rotax engine.

2019

Need for speed

A new version of the VL3 Evolution, powered by the Rotax 915iS engine, is introduced. This allows the aircraft to reach a new dimension of speed and climb rate. The company’s employee count increases to 80.

2016

Trend creation

The history of exterior customization started in 2016, when the first advanced design was introduced. Due to the high demand for customization, we have focused on improving the technology that allows us to ensure every VL3 design is unique.

2012

Launch of JMB Aircraft

The VL3 reaches the milestone of 100 aircraft produced. Worldwide demand is immense and production cannot keep up with the pace of sales. JMB Aircraft is established to take over further development and production of the aircraft. The company begins building aircraft with six employees.

2007

The story begins

The brothers first encounter the VL3 aircraft and immediately acquire the dealership for Benelux and France.

1995

Passion for aviation

Jean Marie and Jean Baptiste Guisset started running Amougies Airport for commercial aviation, including a pilot school and demo flights.

25 years of experience