What TamaracK does

Tamarack Aerospace Group, Inc. is a privately held aerospace technology company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho. The company develops and commercializes patented Active Winglet systems built around the SMARTWING platform, whose core innovation is the ATLAS load-alleviation system and Tamarack Active Camber Surfaces (TACS). Unlike passive winglets, the active surfaces deploy in under one-tenth of a second in response to wing load changes, functioning as aerodynamic shock absorbers. Tamarack claims three-to-four times the efficiency of traditional passive winglets and up to 33% fuel savings for Cessna CitationJet aircraft. The company holds 30+ patents and has secured Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from the FAA, EASA, TCCA, ANAC, and DGAC, covering all eight variants of the Cessna 525, 525A, and 525B in the United States, European Union, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil.

The company's revenue model combines one-time hardware sales of SMARTWING modification kits (for example, a $159,000 kit for the Cessna Mustang) with a recurring ActiveCare subscription priced at $749 per month covering scheduled and unscheduled parts replacement, 3C inspections, unlimited technical support, and overnight shipping. A smaller engineering consulting stream provides FAA/EASA certification, research and development, and design services to aerospace and defense clients. Distribution is anchored by three company-owned Transformation Centers in Sandpoint, Idaho; Aiken, South Carolina; and Oxford, United Kingdom, supplemented by a global network of nearly 20 Authorized Service Centers across nine countries. As of 2025, ATLAS technology is deployed on more than 200 business aircraft worldwide, with the fleet having accumulated tens of thousands of flight hours.

Tamarack's primary customer base consists of Cessna CitationJet owners and operators — individual owners, charter operators, and corporate flight departments — with emerging expansion into military and commercial aviation through the Performance SMARTWING (King Air 200/350, in flight evaluation as of 2025) and Eco SMARTWING (commercial sustainability) product lines. On March 31, 2026, the company was acquired by Liventus, a technology consultancy, combining more than 150 engineers and bringing software platforms Credit Mind and Sparkflow into the combined entity.

Name

TamaracK

Legal name

Tamarack Aerospace Group Inc.

Website

https://tamarackaero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tamarack Aerospace Group is a Sandpoint, Idaho-based aerospace technology company that develops and certifies patented active winglet (SMARTWING) systems with ATLAS load-alleviation technology for Cessna CitationJet aircraft, serving business aviation owners, charter operators, and defense customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Modification Systems

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Nacelles, Fairings & Aerodynamic Structures (IMABAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flight Control Computers & Autopilot Systems (IMABAFAA)

Keywords

• Active winglet technology
• Aircraft modification kits
• Aviation engineering services
• Load alleviation systems
• Business aviation upgrades

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandpoint

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Active Winglet Hardware Sales: Sale of SMARTWING/Active Winglet modification kits for Cessna Citation Jets (CJ, CJ1, CJ1+, CJ2, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ3+, M2). Also includes Performance SMARTWING kits for King Air aircraft and Mustang aircraft. Pre-order deposits of $10,000 with final purchase prices varying by aircraft type.
2. ActiveCare Subscription Program: Monthly subscription at $749 covering all Tamarack components including scheduled maintenance, 3C inspections, unlimited technical support, unscheduled replacement parts (ACU, TCU, Annunciator LRU, LED lights), and overnight shipping. Requires 12-month initial commitment with automatic renewal.
3. Engineering Consulting Services: FAA Status Services, Research and Development capabilities, and Consulting Services for aircraft design, testing, and certification solutions. Contact via [email protected].

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tamarack Aerospace designs, manufactures, and installs the patented Active Winglet system (SMARTWING Technology) for Cessna Citation Jets, integrating ATLAS load alleviation, Tamarack Active Camber Surfaces (TACS), and an ATLAS Control Unit. The company also offers the Performance SMARTWING for King Air turboprops, Eco SMARTWING for commercial aviation, the ActiveCare maintenance subscription program, FAA-certified engineering consulting services, and Cirrus SR20-SR22 cargo conversion kits.

Product overview

Tamarack Aerospace Group is an aviation technology company offering a portfolio of SMARTWING™ load alleviation products. The core offering is the Active Winglets system for Cessna Citation Jets (CJ series), which combines ATLAS load alleviation technology, TACS (Tamarack Active Camber Surfaces), wing extensions, and optimally-sized winglets to deliver up to 33% fuel savings and increased range. The Performance SMARTWING™ extends this technology to King Air turboprop aircraft, while Eco SMARTWING™ targets commercial aircraft sustainability. Supporting offerings include the ActiveCare maintenance subscription program ($749/month), Engineering Consulting Services, and Cirrus SR20-SR22 Cargo Conversion. The company operates three Transformation Centers and maintains FAA and EASA certifications across all major markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Active Winglets: Patented SMARTWING technology with load alleviation system for Citation Jets, providing fuel savings up to 33%
• SMARTWING Technology
• ATLAS
• ActiveCare
• Performance SMARTWING

Products and services

• Active Winglets (SMARTWING Technology) Patented load alleviation winglet system for Cessna Citation Jets (CJ, CJ1, CJ1+, CJ2, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ3+, M2) combining wing extensions, Tamarack Active Camber Surfaces (TACS), optimally sized winglets, and the ATLAS Control Unit to deliver up to 33% fuel savings, increased range, faster climbs, and active turbulence cancellation.
• Performance SMARTWING Load alleviation modification for King Air 200 and 350 turboprop aircraft providing increased endurance, payload, high/hot take-off ability, extended loiter time, and safer, more stable flight for military and civilian turboprop operators.
• Eco SMARTWING Technology Sustainable aviation modification for commercial aircraft providing immediate and significant reduction in CO2 emissions and fuel consumption through the ATLAS active winglet load alleviation architecture.
• ActiveCare Subscription Program Monthly subscription program priced at $749/month covering all Tamarack components including scheduled maintenance, 3C inspections, unlimited technical support, unscheduled replacement parts (ACU, TCU, Annunciator LRU, LED lights), and overnight shipping. Requires 12-month initial commitment with automatic renewal; available buy-in fees for out-of-warranty customers.
• Engineering Consulting Services FAA and EASA certified engineering services including FAA Status Services, research and development, design, testing, and certification solutions for aerospace and defense clients. Covers legacy system modernization, platform integrations, data analytics, and workflow automation, contacted via [email protected].
• Cirrus SR20-SR22 Cargo Conversion STC-certified cargo conversion kit for Cirrus SR20, SR22, and SR22T aircraft that replaces rear seats with durable aluminum trays for safe cargo transport; installs in approximately 1 hour with no major structural changes.
• TamarackAirConnect In-flight connectivity solution for business aircraft providing enhanced communication and data capabilities during flight operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel savings of up to 33%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ForeFlightcoreTechnology or Integration · 3 February 2026ForeFlight and Tamarack launched an updated aircraft performance dataset for Citation Jets with Tamarack Active Winglets. The new data, derived from thousands of real-world flight hours, improves accuracy of performance calculations and reduces manual adjustments required by pilots. Dataset went live February 3, 2026.
• Dynamic AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dynamic Aviation for Performance SMARTWING King Air testing and evaluation. Dynamic Aviation is one of the world's best-known aviation solution providers for the Department of Defense and commercial aviation, operating the largest privately-owned fleet of King Airs in the world. The King Air 200 and 350 modifications are being flight tested in partnership with Dynamic.
• International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTamarack was selected as a Verified Products and Services member of IADA, joining a list of thoroughly vetted aerospace companies that adhere to highest standards of ethical behavior and skilled aviation expertise.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell supplies flight management, autopilot, and aerodynamic-control systems across commercial and business aviation. It represents the broader-incumbent comparable for the ATLAS active-load-alleviation approach, with potential to compete in load-alleviation technology for larger airframes.
• Garmin Aviation: Garmin is the dominant avionics and flight-control systems supplier for general aviation and business jets. It is comparable as the incumbent technology platform against which Tamarack's ATLAS Control Unit competes for integrated cockpit capability on the CitationJet and King Air platforms.
• Collins Aerospace: Collins Aerospace (RTX) provides flight controls, avionics, and aerodynamic systems across business and commercial aviation. It is a broad-incumbent comparable for Tamarack's flight-system integration ambitions and represents the type of strategic partner or acquirer relevant for platform expansion.
• Spirit AeroSystems: Spirit AeroSystems is a Tier 1 aerostructures manufacturer producing wings, nacelles, and aerodynamic components for Boeing and Airbus. It represents the broad-incumbent aerostructures peer against which Tamarack's winglet technology would compete if scaled to commercial aviation.

Direct peers

• Aviation Partners: Aviation Partners is the established market leader in blended winglet technology for business jets and commercial aircraft. It is Tamarack's most direct competitor, addressing the same aerodynamic-efficiency upgrade need on Citation-class and larger aircraft, and is a clear comparable for both product and STC-driven GTM motion.
• Wipaire: Wipaire designs, certifies, and installs aftermarket modifications (floats, skis, cargo pods) for Cessna and other single-engine aircraft. It shares Tamarack's STC-driven modification business model, FAA-certified engineering services, and direct-to-owner distribution approach in general aviation.

Regional players

• Elliott Aviation: Elliott Aviation is a U.S.-based business jet MRO and modification provider, including avionics retrofits and airframe upgrades. It is comparable as a regional aftermarket-modification channel peer addressing the same CitationJet owner-operator customers.
• Duncan Aviation: Duncan Aviation operates a large North American business jet MRO and modification network with avionics and airframe upgrade capabilities. It is comparable to Tamarack as a regional channel peer competing for the same CitationJet/King Air modification wallet.

Emerging players

• SmartSky Networks: SmartSky provides in-flight connectivity for business aviation, directly comparable to Tamarack's TamarackAirConnect product line. It is an emerging peer in the same retrofit connectivity category serving CitationJet-class operators.

Others

• ForeFlight (Boeing): ForeFlight is the leading flight-planning and electronic flight bag platform in business aviation, and is already a Tamarack integration partner for the CitationJet performance dataset. It is an ecosystem adjacency rather than direct competitor, but materially influences adoption dynamics for Tamarack's pilot customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tamarackaero
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyKcuqdzCmAFrrD29qUhxDw
• Facebookfacebook.com/TamarackAero
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tamarackaero
• Instagraminstagram.com/tamarack.aerospace.group

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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