Private company

Bensen Aircraft

American aerospace company based in Raleigh–Durham International Airport1

The Bensen Aircraft Corporation was established by Dr. Igor Bensen at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina in 1952 to develop and market a variety of helicopters and autogyros of Bensen's own design.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1952Founded1
  • Industryaerospace industry1
  • HeadquartersRaleigh–Durham International Airport1
Igor Bensen
Photo: Alexisrael, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

The Bensen Aircraft Corporation was established by Dr. Igor Bensen at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina in 1952 to develop and market a variety of helicopters and autogyros of Bensen's own design.2

The story

Founded by Igor Bensen in 1952.1

Their most successful product was the Bensen B-8, which first flew in 1955 and remained in production until the company closed down in 1987.

From Wikipedia’s article on Bensen Aircraft, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • helicopter

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Timeline

  1. 1952Founded Founded1

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