Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025!
~From the pen of the CEO, Uys Jonker~ Dear Customers, Partners, and Friends, As a busy and eventful year draws to a close, Jonker Sailplanes sincerely thanks you for your loyalty and support. We wish you a peaceful Christmas season and a great start to a successful year in 2025. A Look Back at 2024: […]
The Jonker Sailplanes United Kingdom Club Class Nationals
~Nympsfield, 3rd – 11th August 2024~ Jonker Sailplanes proudly supported the Jonker Sailplanes United Kingdom Club Class Nationals held from 3rd – 11th August 2024 at Nympsfield Airfield, home of the Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club. There were 5 competition flying days out of a possible 9 flown in varied soaring conditions and over differing terrain. The winner and […]
JSDG Production in full swing!
The first DG-1001, produced by our newly established JSDG Production GmbH (Production Organisation), has been successfully completed at DG Aviation in Bruchsal! This accomplishment marks a new chapter in our collaboration between Jonkers Sailplanes and DG Aviation. The cooperation has been seamless, and it’s truly inspiring to witness the dedication and enthusiasm of the entire […]
AERO 2024
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the amazing visitors who graced our stand at AERO Friedrichshafen 2024! Your presence made our experience truly unforgettable. It was a pleasure meeting each one of you, from customers to supportive friends, dedicated enthusiasts, and our valued JS suppliers. A special shoutout to DG Aviation for joining forces with […]
Record Breaking Flight
Declared 1250 km FAI triangle over the Mediterranean Sea from Yves Gerster in a JS1-C On March 24th, amidst the final day of the Swiss team’s training camp, our JS sales agent Yves Gerster achieved an extraordinary feat, completing a declared FAI triangle spanning an impressive 1250 km from St. Auban aboard a JS1-C. Taking […]
Exciting News from Jonker Sailplanes!
In late 2023, our cutting-edge flagship, the JS5 Rey, took to the skies for its maiden flight, marking a milestone in JS’s legacy of innovation. We’re thrilled to share that numerous customers and potential clients had the privilege of experiencing the remarkable capabilities of the JS5 first hand, providing invaluable feedback to our design team. […]
Visit us at AERO 2024!
We are pleased to announce that Jonker Sailplanes will be represented at the AERO in Friedrichshafen from April 17th to 20th, 2024! Visit our booth at ZEPPELIN CAT Hall A1, Booth A1-203, and discover our latest glider models. AERO is a premier event for the aerospace industry, providing an excellent opportunity to learn about the […]
NEW INTERFACE After Sales Support Desk
At Jonker Sailplanes we are committed to providing you with the best service and support for your products. Therefore we have implemented a new interface to ensure that your spares and technical support inquiries are handled promptly and accurately. We kindly request you use the following link to direct all such future inquiries: https://jonkersailplanes.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals
Back to Open Class with the JS5
Moritz Althaus from We Glide had an interview with Uys Jonker about the upcoming JS5, read all about it by following the link (available in English and German): https://magazine.weglide.org/jonker-sailplanes-js5-open-class/