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AVX Aircraft
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AVX Aircraft Co.
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avxaircraft.com
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Private
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2010
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AVX Aircraft (dba AVX Defense Tech) is a Fort Worth, Texas-based defense contractor developing proprietary vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) technology for unmanned military aircraft, primarily serving the U.S. Army Futures Command and partnered with XTI Aerospace on the TriFan 600.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersFort Worth, United States
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Fort Worth
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

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Keyword5 values
unmanned aircraft systems, vertical lift technology, military VTOL aircraft, defense aerospace engineering, aerospace research and development
Industry3 codes
1VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms
CodeIMABAIACPrimaryYes
2Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol)
CodeIMABAAAHPrimaryNo
3Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls
CodeIMABAMAEPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing334511
  • Aircraft Manufacturing336411
  • Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing336413
SIC code2 codes
  • Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys3812
  • Aircraft3721
Product category
Unmanned Aircraft Systems / Military Aerospace
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion1 record

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Revenue model1 record
1Government Defense Contracts
TypeOne Time License
Description

AVX Aircraft generates revenue through direct contracts with the U.S. Army Futures Command for the development of unmanned aircraft systems. The company shifted focus to unmanned aircraft development in 2010 and has secured government defense contracts for advanced vertical lift technology.

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Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain
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B2B
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AVX Aircraft Co. (AVX Defense Tech) designs and develops advanced vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) technology for unmanned aircraft systems sold to U.S. military and defense customers. The company directly contracts with the U.S. Army Futures Command and has partnered with XTI Aerospace Inc. to co-develop and certify the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing VTOL aircraft intended for military applications.

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Product and service2 records
1TriFan 600
CategoryVTOL Aircraft / Military Aerospace
Description

A fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft co-developed with XTI Aerospace Inc. and intended for military applications, combining fixed-wing efficiency with vertical lift capability that AVX leadership describes as not currently existing on the battlefield.

2Advanced Vertical Lift Technology for Unmanned Aircraft
CategoryUnmanned Aircraft Systems / Defense Technology
Description

Proprietary vertical lift technology developed by AVX Aircraft for unmanned aircraft systems and delivered under U.S. Army Futures Command contracts, enabling fixed-wing-style aircraft to take off and land vertically without runways.

Scale indicator2 records

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Partnership1 partner
1XTI Aerospace Inc.
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-06-01
Description

AVX Aircraft formed a partnership in June 2024 with Colorado-based XTI Aerospace Inc. to develop and certify the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. This strategic partnership combines AVX's vertical lift technology expertise with XTI Aerospace's aircraft development capabilities for joint product development and certification of the innovative VTOL aircraft.

Peers10 records
1L3Harris Technologies
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large defense prime with significant UAS, avionics, and integrated mission systems business. Overlaps with AVX in supplying Army aviation programs and in avionics/integration IP relevant to vertical lift systems.

2Anduril Industries
TypeEmerging player
Description

Venture-backed defense tech company building autonomous unmanned systems (e.g., Roadrunner, Ghost Shark) for DoD customers. Competes for the same U.S. Army Futures Command budget lines and modern autonomous-aircraft programs.

3AeroVironment
TypeDirect peer
Description

Specialist military small-UAS maker (Switchblade, Puma, Raven) supplying U.S. Army and SOCOM. Highly comparable business model: defense-focused unmanned aircraft sold to U.S. ground forces.

4XTI Aerospace
TypeDirect peer
Description

Colorado-based developer of the TriFan 600 fixed-wing VTOL aircraft and AVX's June 2024 strategic co-development partner. Directly comparable on VTOL fixed-wing architecture and target use cases (special-mission/civil VTOL).

5Northrop Grumman
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major defense prime in autonomous aircraft (Global Hawk, MQ-4C, Firebird) and a top-tier Army/DoD supplier. Comparable as a competing incumbent for Army autonomous-aircraft and VTOL programs.

6General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Manufacturer of military RPA such as the MQ-9 Reaper and a dominant U.S. Army UAS supplier. Overlaps with AVX on military unmanned aircraft customers and program offices, and is the most likely incumbent competitor for Army VTOL UAS programs.

7Karem Aircraft
TypeEmerging player
Description

Developer of advanced VTOL and tiltrotor aircraft (e.g., Butterfly/Airtruck) for civil and military markets. Closely comparable on novel VTOL architecture and on pursuing both DoD and commercial customers.

8Archer Aviation
TypeEmerging player
Description

eVTOL aircraft developer (Midnight) with parallel civil and defense pursuits. Comparable on fixed-wing VTOL architecture and on the dual civil/military go-to-market logic behind the TriFan 600 partnership.

9Joby Aviation
TypeEmerging player
Description

eVTOL aircraft developer pursuing both civil certification and DoD/aggressor applications. Comparable on VTOL fixed-wing architecture and certification pathway relevant to AVX's TriFan 600 work.

10Textron (Bell)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Through Bell, Textron develops military VTOL/tiltrotor platforms (V-280 Valor, V-22 Osprey). Directly comparable on VTOL IP and military customer access, though at much larger scale.

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Yes
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AVX Aircraft

Unmanned Aircraft Systems / Military Aerospaceavxaircraft.com

AVX Aircraft (dba AVX Defense Tech) is a Fort Worth, Texas-based defense contractor developing proprietary vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) technology for unmanned military aircraft, primarily serving the U.S. Army Futures Command and partnered with XTI Aerospace on the TriFan 600.

AVX Aircraft firmographics

Firmographics
Name
AVX Aircraft
Legal name
AVX Aircraft Co.
Website
https://avxaircraft.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2010
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
AVX Aircraft (dba AVX Defense Tech) is a Fort Worth, Texas-based defense contractor developing proprietary vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) technology for unmanned military aircraft, primarily serving the U.S. Army Futures Command and partnered with XTI Aerospace on the TriFan 600.
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akta.pro rank

AVX Aircraft industry classification

Industry
Product category
Unmanned Aircraft Systems / Military Aerospace
NAICS
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
SIC
Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft (3721)
akta.pro primary industry
VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC)
akta.pro secondary industries
Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol) (IMABAAAH), Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE)

Keywords

  • Unmanned aircraft systems
  • Vertical lift technology
  • Military VTOL aircraft
  • Defense aerospace engineering
  • Aerospace research and development

Where AVX Aircraft is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Fort Worth
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

AVX Aircraft business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. Government Defense Contracts: AVX Aircraft generates revenue through direct contracts with the U.S. Army Futures Command for the development of unmanned aircraft systems. The company shifted focus to unmanned aircraft development in 2010 and has secured government defense contracts for advanced vertical lift technology.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

AVX Aircraft product offering

Product offering

Core offering

AVX Aircraft Co. (AVX Defense Tech) designs and develops advanced vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) technology for unmanned aircraft systems sold to U.S. military and defense customers. The company directly contracts with the U.S. Army Futures Command and has partnered with XTI Aerospace Inc. to co-develop and certify the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing VTOL aircraft intended for military applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • TriFan 600 A fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft co-developed with XTI Aerospace Inc. and intended for military applications, combining fixed-wing efficiency with vertical lift capability that AVX leadership describes as not currently existing on the battlefield.
  • Advanced Vertical Lift Technology for Unmanned Aircraft Proprietary vertical lift technology developed by AVX Aircraft for unmanned aircraft systems and delivered under U.S. Army Futures Command contracts, enabling fixed-wing-style aircraft to take off and land vertically without runways.

Companies that use AVX Aircraft

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

AVX Aircraft technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

AVX Aircraft partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • XTI Aerospace Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024AVX Aircraft formed a partnership in June 2024 with Colorado-based XTI Aerospace Inc. to develop and certify the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. This strategic partnership combines AVX's vertical lift technology expertise with XTI Aerospace's aircraft development capabilities for joint product development and certification of the innovative VTOL aircraft.

Scale indicators2 records

AVX Aircraft competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • L3Harris Technologies: Large defense prime with significant UAS, avionics, and integrated mission systems business. Overlaps with AVX in supplying Army aviation programs and in avionics/integration IP relevant to vertical lift systems.
  • Northrop Grumman: Major defense prime in autonomous aircraft (Global Hawk, MQ-4C, Firebird) and a top-tier Army/DoD supplier. Comparable as a competing incumbent for Army autonomous-aircraft and VTOL programs.
  • General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: Manufacturer of military RPA such as the MQ-9 Reaper and a dominant U.S. Army UAS supplier. Overlaps with AVX on military unmanned aircraft customers and program offices, and is the most likely incumbent competitor for Army VTOL UAS programs.
  • Textron (Bell): Through Bell, Textron develops military VTOL/tiltrotor platforms (V-280 Valor, V-22 Osprey). Directly comparable on VTOL IP and military customer access, though at much larger scale.

Emerging players

  • Anduril Industries: Venture-backed defense tech company building autonomous unmanned systems (e.g., Roadrunner, Ghost Shark) for DoD customers. Competes for the same U.S. Army Futures Command budget lines and modern autonomous-aircraft programs.
  • Karem Aircraft: Developer of advanced VTOL and tiltrotor aircraft (e.g., Butterfly/Airtruck) for civil and military markets. Closely comparable on novel VTOL architecture and on pursuing both DoD and commercial customers.
  • Archer Aviation: eVTOL aircraft developer (Midnight) with parallel civil and defense pursuits. Comparable on fixed-wing VTOL architecture and on the dual civil/military go-to-market logic behind the TriFan 600 partnership.
  • Joby Aviation: eVTOL aircraft developer pursuing both civil certification and DoD/aggressor applications. Comparable on VTOL fixed-wing architecture and certification pathway relevant to AVX's TriFan 600 work.

Direct peers

  • AeroVironment: Specialist military small-UAS maker (Switchblade, Puma, Raven) supplying U.S. Army and SOCOM. Highly comparable business model: defense-focused unmanned aircraft sold to U.S. ground forces.
  • XTI Aerospace: Colorado-based developer of the TriFan 600 fixed-wing VTOL aircraft and AVX's June 2024 strategic co-development partner. Directly comparable on VTOL fixed-wing architecture and target use cases (special-mission/civil VTOL).

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AVX Aircraft financial estimates

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AVX Aircraft leadership team

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Profiles3 records

AVX Aircraft funding detail

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Funding rounds2 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

AVX Aircraft M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about AVX Aircraft

What does AVX Aircraft do?

AVX Aircraft Co. (AVX Defense Tech) designs and develops advanced vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) technology for unmanned aircraft systems sold to U.S. military and defense customers. The company directly contracts with the U.S. Army Futures Command and has partnered with XTI Aerospace Inc. to co-develop and certify the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing VTOL aircraft intended for military applications.

Is AVX Aircraft a public or private company?

AVX Aircraft is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was AVX Aircraft founded?

AVX Aircraft was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is AVX Aircraft based?

AVX Aircraft is headquartered in Fort Worth, United States, in the North America region.

How does AVX Aircraft make money?

One revenue line is on record: government Defense Contracts.

Who are AVX Aircraft's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are L3Harris Technologies, Northrop Grumman, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Textron (Bell). Emerging players are Anduril Industries, Karem Aircraft, Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation. Direct peers are AeroVironment and XTI Aerospace.

Does AVX Aircraft have an API?

No public API is recorded for AVX Aircraft.

What industry is AVX Aircraft in?

AVX Aircraft's product category is Unmanned Aircraft Systems / Military Aerospace. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAIAC, VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms, with a secondary code of IMABAAAH, Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.

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HillwoodFort Worth company testing next generation of unmanned aircraft arrives in AllianceAVX Aircraft Co., a Fort Worth-based aerospace company specializing in advanced vertical lift technology for unmanned aircraft, has relocated to a larger facility at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport to support its growth, bringing a team of about 40 engineers with plans to double its workforce within a year. The company, which shifted to unmanned aircraft development in 2010 and secured contracts from the U.S. Army Futures Command, formed a partnership in June with Colorado-based XTI Aerospace Inc. to develop and certify the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. AVX President Kendall Goodman described the vertical takeoff and landing technology as a "game changer" for military applications, noting it does not currently exist on the battlefield.Fort Worth ReportVertical lift aircraft company AVX to locate headquarters at AllianceAVX Aircraft Company has established its new headquarters at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, joining the AllianceTexas development. The aerospace firm is expanding its operations with 14,000 square feet of office and 7,000 square feet of prototyping space, while anticipating a doubling of its workforce within the next year.PR NewswireXTI Aerospace Signs Letter of Intent with AVX Aircraft Company for Further Design and Development of the TriFan 600 Vertical Lift Crossover AirplaneXTI Aerospace subsidiary XTI Aircraft Company has signed a Letter of Intent with AVX Aircraft Company to provide development, design, and certification services for the TriFan 600 vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Under the proposed terms, XTI Aircraft will provide program management and oversight while AVX becomes the prime contractor handling detailed design and certification support. The companies expect the definitive agreement to shorten development timeline and significantly reduce engineering expenses for the TriFan 600 program.Business InsiderThese 3 defense industry players have revealed their visions for the Army's next attack helicopterThree defense teams—Bell, L3Harris-AVX, and Sikorsky—unveiled their concepts for the Army's FARA program at AUSA, while Boeing and a consortium have not. The program aims to replace the retired OH-58 Kiowa Warrior, with production expected in the late 2020s and fielding around 2030.