Vero Beach, Florida · Est. 2026
Advancing a modern FAA Part 25 amphibious aircraft platform built on the legacy of the legendary PBY Catalina.
The Catalina SPAR™ is an FAA Part 25 transport class amphibious aircraft platform designed to operate from land and water in coastal, island and remote ocean environments.
Built on the legacy of the most capable amphibious aircraft ever developed, the platform carries forward a proven approach to range, versatility and reliability.
~3,000 NM
RANGE
305 kts
MAX SPEED
40
PASSENGERS
The PBY Catalina changed the course of WWII. From locating the Bismarck and spotting the Japanese fleet at Midway, to rescuing downed airmen across the Pacific, the Catalina was at the heart of the war.
That legacy of endurance, versatility, and amphibious capability lives on in every aircraft we build.
Catalina Aircraft Company is a Vero Beach, Florida-based aviation company advancing a modern amphibious aircraft platform. We bring together engineering excellence, military-grade durability, and multi-mission flexibility to serve defense, government, and commercial operators worldwide.
Contact Our Team →2026
FOUNDED
Vero Beach, FL
HEADQUARTERS
FAA Part 25
CERTIFICATION TARGET
Long-range logistics and personnel transport across land and water environments.
Extended maritime patrol, surveillance, and interdiction operations.
High-capacity water scooping and retardant delivery from any water source.
Open-ocean search and rescue with onboard medical and evacuation capability.
Catalina Aircraft Company is advancing a platform with applications across defense, government, and commercial markets worldwide.
Accredited investors and institutional partners
Catalina Aircraft Company is building on the Catalina legacy with an FAA Part 25 transport category amphibious platform designed for firefighting, maritime patrol, search and rescue, humanitarian support, and commercial transport.
READ MORE →Catalina Aircraft Company establishes operations in Vero Beach, developing the Catalina SPAR for firefighting, maritime patrol, search & rescue, with plans for workforce development and long-term regional growth.
READ MORE →Formal announcement of operations introducing the Catalina SPAR™ as a multi-mission system designed to replace single-purpose aircraft, with CEO Benjamin Folger citing Vero Beach as a strategic operational base.
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