Name

Innovative Aerosystems

Legal name

Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc.

Website

https://iascorp.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Avionics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE), Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI), Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) & Avionics Computing Platforms (IMABAFAI)

Keywords

• Avionics systems
• Flight deck displays
• Autothrottle systems
• Air data computers
• Cockpit modernization

Headquarters

HQ city

Exton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Avionics Systems: Sale of avionics hardware including Flat Panel Display Systems, autothrottles, flight management systems, air data computers, GPS sensor units, inertial reference systems, standby displays, and autopilot systems. Primary revenue driver with full-year 2025 revenue of $84 million, up 80% year-over-year.
2. Licensing and Intellectual Property: Revenue from exclusive perpetual licenses acquired from Honeywell covering power generator systems, autopilot, nav/com, display, transponder solutions, inertial navigation, and communication/navigation product lines. Includes OEM and aftermarket production and repair rights.
3. Aftermarket Services and Repair: FAA-certified repair, overhaul, and recertification services for legacy avionics systems. Includes 180-day warranty on repairs, expedited services with 25% premium, and recertification with FAA 8130-3 airworthiness tags. Turnaround times of ~20 business days for repairs.
4. Software and Navigation Database: FMS Navigation Database subscriptions through Jeppesen partnership, software upgrades, and digital services including MagVar software updates, E-Charts, and synthetic vision systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Innovative Aerosystems designs, engineers, certifies, and manufactures avionics systems in-house at its Exton, Pennsylvania facility. Its portfolio includes Flat Panel Display Systems, ThrustSense autothrottles, flight management systems, air data computers, GPS sensor units, ADAHRS, inertial reference systems, and the Virtual Co-Pilot System. The company supplies both forward-fit OEM installations (Boeing, Textron Aviation, Pilatus) and certified retrofit avionics for commercial, business, military, and turboprop operators.

Product overview

Innovative Aerosystems is a hardware-focused avionics company that designs, engineers, certifies, and manufactures in-house at its Exton, Pennsylvania facility. The product portfolio centers on the Flat Panel Display System (FPDS) as the core cockpit platform, combined with complementary avionics modules. Key offerings include ThrustSense Autothrottle for King Air and Pilatus PC-12 (award-winning FADEC-like systems), S-TEC 3100 Autopilot (acquired from Moog), Integrated Standby Units (ISU), ADAHRS, Air Data Solutions, GPS Sensor Units, COM/NAV Radio Management Systems, and Inertial Reference Systems (via Honeywell license). The company has expanded through acquisitions including Honeywell inertial, communication/navigation, autopilot, display, transponder, and power generator product lines. Supporting products include the Utilities Management System (UMS), LPV Navigator for legacy GPS upgrades, EICAS for B757/B767, C-130 Engine Instrument Display System and FMS, F-16 platform solutions, and the Liberty Flight Deck retrofit system. The Virtual Co-Pilot System (VCPS) provides AI-powered single-pilot capability for military transport aircraft. All products target commercial, business, and military aviation with FAA/EASA certifications across 193 TSOs, 32 STCs, and 30 PMAs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• S-TEC 3100: General aviation fixed-wing autopilot product line acquired from Moog, now part of Innovative Aerosystems family.
• FPDS (Flat Panel Display System)
• ThrustSense
• Liberty Flight Deck
• Utilities Management System (UMS)
• Integrated Standby Unit (ISU)
• Virtual Co-Pilot System (VCPS)
• Avio IFMS

Products and services

• Flat Panel Display System (FPDS) High-contrast, full-color LCD cockpit displays certified to highest Design Assurance Levels. Configurable for PFD, ND, and EICAS functions in Portrait or Landscape formats, available in 10.4", 15.6", 17", and 20" sizes, with built-in Symbol Generator reducing wiring complexity.
• ThrustSense Autothrottle for King Air Full-regime autothrottle with Vmca protection and Guard Mode for manual flight with envelope protection. Certified for King Air 200/300 series with Collins Pro Line 21, Fusion, and Garmin G1000, and standard equipment on King Air 260 and 360.
• ThrustSense Autothrottle for Pilatus PC-12 Full-regime autothrottle with FADEC-like performance for PC-12 NG and legacy models, including Guard Mode for manual flight with protection, go-around automation, and torque/temperature exceedance protection.
• S-TEC 3100 Autopilot General aviation fixed-wing autopilot product line acquired from Moog, expanding flight control capabilities and providing long-term lifecycle support with integration path into the broader IA avionics ecosystem.
• Integrated Standby Unit (ISU) Compact 3-ATI display consolidating vital flight information with options for Primary Flight Display backup, Alternate Navigation (ILS, VOR, ADF, DME, FMS, GPS), Radio Management, External Magnetometer support, and NVIS compatibility.
• ADAHRS (Air Data, Attitude and Heading Reference System) Compact digital solution replacing Directional Gyros, Vertical Gyros, legacy AHRS units, and Air Data computers. Integrates MEMS gyro technology with digital IMU and RVSM-compliant performance, coupling with IA Beta-3 GPS for INS-grade 25-foot 3D positional accuracy.
• Air Data Solutions Digital Air Data Computers (DADC), Integrated Altimeter/Display Units, and Altitude Alerters with RVSM-compliant performance for corporate, commercial, military, and rotorcraft applications.
• COM/NAV/Surveillance Radio Management Systems Licensed from Honeywell via Primus I/II Integrated Radio Systems. Dual RM-85X Radio Management Units with color LCD displays, VOR/ILS/glideslope support, ADF, DME, Mode A/C/S Transponders with ADS-B Out, and optional TCAS I/II.
• Inertial Reference Systems (IRS/IRU) 10 MCU Inertial Reference System licensed from Honeywell, providing attitude, heading, and flight dynamics data. Compatible with Boeing 737/747/757/767, MD-11, Airbus A300/A310, Gulfstream, Falcon, Hawker, and Canadair platforms.
• LPV Navigator SBAS/LPV approach capability upgrade for legacy aircraft with IA Flat Panel Display Systems. Includes dual Beta-3 WAAS GPS receivers, integrates with existing IRU data, and maintains legacy FMS for non-approach segments.
• Utilities Management System (UMS)
• Liberty Flight Deck Cost-effective retrofit solution for business jets and turboprops. Customizable 2-4 display configuration with dual FMS, Electronic Charts, UMS, ThrustSense Autothrottle, ISU, Synthetic Vision System (SVS), and optional Enhanced Vision (EVS) with FLIR.
• Virtual Co-Pilot System (VCPS) AI-powered single-pilot solution for transport aircraft providing ground-based co-pilot functions via AI-powered hazard detection using cameras and LIDAR, instrument monitoring, callouts, and checklists to enable single-pilot military transport operations.
• EICAS (Engine-Indicating and Crew-Alerting System) FAA-certified digital EICAS for B757/B767 FPDS. Center 10.4" LCD with scan converter modules plugs into existing CRT connectors, reducing weight by 40 pounds and resolving CRT obsolescence with 24-hour installation.
• GPS Sensor Unit (GPSSU) Remote-mounted GPS-SBAS/WAAS Beta-3 receiver for business jets, regional aircraft, airline transport, and heavy rotary-wing platforms. Provides ADS-B Out position source with RAIM/FD/FDE monitoring and DO-260B compliance.
• C-130 Engine Instrument Display System (EIDS) Replaces 28 electromechanical instruments with two high-resolution LCDs and one control panel. NVIS compliant, reduces weight and heat, and provides a growth path toward a complete C-130 Flight Deck upgrade.
• C-130 Flight Management System (FMS) Advanced navigation, mission planning, and performance optimization for C-130 aircraft with RNP 0.1 accuracy, 4D flight management, and coupled LNAV/VNAV with LPV/APV approach capability. Certified to DO-178B Level B and DO-254 Level B.
• F-16 Platform Solutions Includes iPDG Programmable Display Generator, quadruple-redundant Digital Flight Control Computer (DFLCC), and AAU-34 Solid State Barometric Altimeter with up to 3x greater accuracy and 20x higher reliability than legacy systems.
• Integrated Global Navigation System (IGNS) RNP and RNAV upgrade for Boeing 757 and 767 without MMR replacement. Blends GPS, IRU, and radio data at five updates per second to add RNP AR approach capability.
• Avio IFMS for Eclipse 500/550 Integrated Flight Management System for Eclipse 500/550 with Class 3 E-Charts, XM Satellite Weather, dual WAAS/SBAS Beta-3 GPS receivers, 15" LCD multifunction display, and coupled WAAS/LPV approaches.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 aircraft with 38 million flight hours on FPDS
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Muirhead Avionics (AMETEK MRO)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 May 2026Muirhead Avionics, a division within AMETEK MRO, appointed as Authorized Repair Centre for selected legacy avionics systems originally developed under Honeywell Aerospace, now fully backed by Innovative Aerosystems. Long-term agreement authorizes Muirhead to perform certified repair and overhaul services, providing aircraft operators with certified alternatives for maintaining aging avionics no longer in active production.
• Honeywell International Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 2 April 2026Innovative Aerosystems acquired exclusive perpetual licenses from Honeywell covering power generator systems for Boeing 767, KC-46 tanker, and F-15 platforms ($8M); and autopilot, nav/com, display, and transponder solutions for Part 23 aircraft fleet ($22M). Total $30M transaction includes intellectual property, customer contracts, OEM and aftermarket production and repair rights, tooling, and technical data. Multiple licensing and asset purchase agreements strengthening integrated cockpit avionics platform.
• Moog Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 23 February 2026Acquired S-TEC Model 3100 general aviation fixed-wing autopilot product line from Moog, expanding flight control and avionics portfolio for commercial, business, and military aircraft. Deal enhances integrated flight control capabilities and provides long-term lifecycle support for existing customers while creating opportunities for integration with broader avionics ecosystem.
• JEKTAstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025JEKTA partnered with Innovative Aerosystems to develop a customized Liberty Integrated Flight Deck for the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft, announced at Dubai Airshow 2025. Collaboration modifies existing Liberty flight deck for amphibious operations, reduces single-pilot workload, and leverages AI for improved redundancy and predictive maintenance. JEKTA has secured $1.35 billion in forward commitments for the aircraft.
• U.S. Department of WarstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 April 2025Honeywell established $500 million supplier framework agreement with U.S. Department of War for defense production expansion. Associated with Honeywell's Rhombus collaboration for AI-powered security solutions and licensing agreements with Innovative Aerosystems for avionics systems supporting defense platforms.
• Jeppesen (Boeing)coreTechnology or IntegrationNavigation database subscription partnership providing FAA Type 2 Letter of Acceptance data supplier services. IA serves as Type 2 data supplier under FAA Advisory Circular 20-153A. Jeppesen provides aeronautical databases including navigation, e-Charts, and obstacle databases compatible with IA FMS platforms.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Collins Aerospace: Collins Aerospace (RTX) supplies avionics, flight controls, displays, and integrated flight decks across commercial aviation, business jets (Pro Line 21/Fusion), and military platforms. It directly competes with IA's FPDS, autothrottle, FMS, and integrated cockpit offerings, particularly on King Air, business jets, and large transport programs.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell Aerospace is the dominant Tier-1 avionics OEM producing flight management systems, displays, autopilots, navigation, and inertial reference systems for commercial, business, and military aircraft. It is the prior owner of multiple product lines now licensed or acquired by Innovative Aerosystems, and remains both a supplier/licensor and a direct competitor across overlapping product categories.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major defense electronics and avionics supplier producing flight control computers, displays, data links, and integrated mission systems for military and commercial platforms. It competes with IA's military Display Generators, Flight Control Computers for F-16, and broader military avionics portfolio.
• BAE Systems (Electronic Systems): BAE Systems produces military avionics, flight controls, displays, and electronic warfare systems for fighter, transport, and special-mission aircraft. It competes with IA on F-16 platform solutions, C-130 modernization, and broader military cockpit upgrades.
• Thales Group (Avionics): Thales supplies avionics, navigation, surveillance, and integrated cockpit solutions for commercial air transport, business jets, and military aircraft. It competes with IA's integrated cockpit offerings and inertial/navigation products on global commercial and military programs.
• Curtiss-Wright (Defense Solutions): Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions provides rugged electronics, flight control computers, mission computing, and avionics subsystems for military aerospace platforms. It overlaps with IA's military flight control computers, displays, and mission-critical avionics for defense modernization programs.

Direct peers

• Universal Avionics: Universal Avionics is a focused retrofit and forward-fit avionics supplier of flight management systems, SBAS/LPV navigators, and integrated displays for business jets and commercial transports. It directly overlaps with IA's FMS, LPV Navigator, GPSSU, and EICAS offerings for similar retrofit use cases on aging airframes.
• Avidyne Corporation: Avidyne supplies avionics for general aviation and light turboprops including integrated flight decks (IFD540/550), ADS-B, and traffic systems. It is comparable to IA's business aviation retrofit offerings and ADAHRS products in the light/medium GA segment.
• Garmin: Garmin is the leading avionics supplier for general aviation and business aviation with the G1000, G3000, and G5000 integrated flight decks plus ADS-B, GPS navigators, and autopilots. Garmin competes directly with IA's ThrustSense on King Air (where Garmin G1000 is the baseline), ADAHRS, GPS Sensor Units, and Liberty Flight Deck retrofits.

Emerging players

• Aspen Avionics: Aspen Avionics produces the Evolution flight display system and related retrofit avionics for general aviation aircraft. It competes with IA's lower-end retrofit displays and ADS-B products in the GA and light twin market segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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