Avian Limited is a British aircraft manufacturer that produces a line of recreational and competition hang gliders.

The company also markets recreational aviation products from other companies, including rigid wing hang gliders from A-I-R Atos.

[1][2] Avian was founded in 1989 by Steve Elkins and Neil Hammerton.

Avian acquired the manufacturing rights to the Aerial Arts Clubman hang glider and started by producing this design.

[citation needed] Steve Elkins continued as owner and Director of Avian until 2017 when it was bought by Tim Swait[4] who also replaced him as Director.