Orlican M-8 Eagle: An Operational reality: Low Costs, High Availability
The Orlican M-8 Eagle is attracting interest from flight schools, aviation operators and private owners seeking a modern, multi-role aircraft capable of supporting a variety of operational missions. Combining composite construction, relatively low acquisition costs and operational flexibility, the aircraft has been designed for training, touring, glider towing and recreational flying activities.
Brookfield Aviation Finance has been mandated by Orlican to support commercial sales of the M-8 Eagle, providing operators and investors with access to an aircraft platform that may offer a combination of utilisation potential, fleet flexibility and competitive operating economics.
Published: 2 October 2026
Written by: Shreya Majumder
The Orlican M-8 Eagle is an appealing acquisition option for operators looking to add a light aircraft that is adaptable, contemporary, and commercially appealing to their fleet. Brookfield Aviation Finance has been mandated by Orlican to facilitate the sale of the M-8 Eagle, a premium two-seat, carbon-composite, high-wing aircraft designed for flight training, cross-country operations, glider towing and scenic tours.
Designed for Operational Versatility
With its spacious cabin, large cargo capacity, and broad centre-of-gravity range, the M-8 Eagle offers operators more flexibility for a range of missions. Its steerable nose wheel and fixed tricycle landing gear offer simple operation and predictable ground handling, which are especially useful for flight schools and operators looking for a realistic training platform. Digital robotic X-ray inspection supports manufacturing quality and offers an extra degree of quality control during production.
Performance and Specification
The M-8 Eagle may weigh up to 600 kg during take-off and roughly 360–380 kg when empty. Its cruising performance can reach 227 km/h, while its stall speed is 68 km/h. The aircraft offers significant cabin room for its class due to its 1,100 mm cabin width, and its payload characteristics offer helpful operating flexibility.
Specification | M-8 Eagle |
Maximum Take-Off Weight | 600 kg |
Empty Weight | 360–380 kg |
Stall Speed | 68 km/h |
Cruise Speed | 227 km/h |
Cabin Width | 1,100 mm |
Indicative Price | €180,000–€250,000 |
Delivery Lead Time | Approximately 8 months |
A Considered Fleet Investment
Aircraft acquisition should be evaluated for flight schools, operators, and speciality aviation companies based on capital allocation, utilisation potential, and anticipated return on investment in addition to purchase price. Because of its versatility, the M-8 Eagle can be used for a variety of profitable activities, such as sightseeing, glider towing, touring, recreational flying, and ab-initio training. Subject to final specifications, the aircraft's price range of €180,000 to €250,000 gives operators the freedom to match the purchase to their operating needs and available capital expenditure budget. The procurement volume may also have an impact on the transaction's economics for operators who are thinking about purchasing several aircraft.
Exclusive Brookfield Commercial Terms
Brookfield Aviation can offer an exclusive discount on the final aircraft price, with the discount scaled according to order volume. Flight demonstrations or visits to the manufacturing facilities can be arranged directly by us. This creates an opportunity for operators, flight schools and fleet owners considering expansion to negotiate a more favourable acquisition cost, particularly where a multi-aircraft procurement strategy is being considered. Prospective buyers can also integrate the purchase into their larger fleet planning and capital expenditure schedule, with an anticipated eight-month lead time for delivery.
Concluding Remarks
The Orlican M-8 Eagle combines contemporary composite construction, practical performance, competitive acquisition cost, and operational agility. It should be taken into account as part of a larger fleet investment strategy by businesses looking to upgrade or grow their fleet of light aircraft. Get in touch with the Brookfield Aviation Finance team to discuss specifications, pricing, order quantities, and the special Brookfield discount.
Key Facts
Brookfield Aviation Finance has been mandated by Orlican to support sales of the M-8 Eagle aircraft.
The M-8 Eagle is a two-seat carbon-composite high-wing aircraft.
The aircraft has been designed for flight training, touring, glider towing and recreational operations.
Maximum take-off weight is 600 kg.
Cruise speed is approximately 227 km/h.
Stall speed is approximately 68 km/h.
Cabin width measures 1,100 mm.
Indicative pricing ranges from €180,000 to €250,000 depending on specification.
Delivery lead times are currently estimated at approximately eight months.
Brookfield Aviation Finance can arrange demonstrations, factory visits and volume-based commercial terms.
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