What Stavatti Aerospace Ltd does

Stavatti Aerospace Ltd is a privately held US aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Niagara Falls, NY (incorporated in Wyoming), designing and developing military, commercial, and general aviation aircraft. Founded by Christopher R. Beskar, the company holds DDTC Manufacturer (M45748) and Broker (K-8265) registrations (CAGE code 8GT89) and operates a 100+ Industry Team Member supply chain. Its portfolio spans the SM-920 single-aisle commercial airliner, SM-940K wide-body aerial refueling tanker, SM-39 Razor next-generation fighter, SM-31 Stiletto supersonic trainer/light fighter, SM-47 Super Machete advanced pilot trainer, SM-100 STOL transport, and SM-27/SM-28 Machete close air support variants.

Stavatti's core technology stack includes proprietary Foam Metal Sandwich (FMS) construction using aluminum-lithium and titanium face sheets, full-authority Power-By-Wire flight controls eliminating hydraulic systems, an M-wing configuration for transonic drag reduction (first applied in commercial aviation on the SM-920), and a Canopy Embedded Display projecting HUD symbology on the canopy interior. Supplier partnerships include GE Aerospace (F414 engines), Pratt & Whitney, CFM International (LEAP), Honeywell (APU), Martin Baker (ejection seats), Moog/Parker/Beaver (actuation), and Cubic (training systems).

The company generates revenue through one-time aircraft sales to qualified US DoD agencies and NATO/Allied militaries via Direct Commercial Sales or Foreign Military Sales (Fixed Cost or Cost Plus contracts), licensed production royalties, custom/demonstrator aircraft services, spare parts and lifecycle support, and a strategic commercial cooperation agreement for the SM-920. Distribution relies on direct enterprise sales, US and international defense exhibitions (AFA Air Space & Cyber, MCAS Miramar, World Defense Show Saudi Arabia), and RFI responses for major DoD procurement programs (UJTS, NGAS, NGIA). All military platforms are designed for 100% Buy America Act compliance.

Name

Stavatti Aerospace Ltd

Legal name

Stavatti Aerospace Ltd

Website

https://stavatti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stavatti Aerospace Ltd is a privately held US aircraft manufacturer designing military trainers, fighters, transports, and commercial airliners, serving US DoD agencies, NATO/Allied militaries, and prospective commercial airline customers from its Niagara Falls, NY headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business & General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAC), Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol) (IMABAAAH), Military Aerospace Engines & Propulsion (IMABAMAD)

Keywords

• Military aircraft manufacturing
• Commercial airliner design
• Supersonic trainer aircraft
• Aerial refueling tankers
• Advanced pilot training

Headquarters

HQ city

Niagara Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Military Aerospace Vehicle Sales: Sale of military aerospace vehicles including fighters, trainers, transports, and special mission aircraft to US DoD agencies and NATO/allied militaries. Products sold include SM-27 Machete, SM-28 Machete, SM-31 Stiletto, SM-39 Razor, SM-47 Super Machete, SM-47A, and SM-100 series. Revenue recognized through Fixed Cost Contracts with payment schedule of 1/3 at signing, 1/3 at green aircraft completion, and 1/3 at delivery.
2. Commercial Airliner Sales: Development, production, and sale of commercial aircraft including SM-920 Single Aisle Commercial Airliner and SM-940 wide-body aircraft. Strategic Cooperation Agreement with international investment partner for development and production. Projected delivery of over 10,000 SM-920 airliners during first 20 production years beginning as early as 2031.
3. Armament Systems Sales: Sale of armament systems and weapon systems to qualified military customers. All armament systems subject to product-specific Limited Manufacturer's Warranties. Export sales subject to State Department-Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) approval.
4. Spare Parts and Support Services: Sale of spare parts and components for all Stavatti aircraft products. On-line spares catalog available for non-classified aircraft products. Total customer support including maintenance, repair, overhaul, upgrades, and operational support throughout product life. Training services included with aircraft procurement.
5. Licensed Production: Licensed production of aircraft in qualified facilities worldwide. Customers must pay initial licensing fee, annual licensing maintenance fees, and royalty on aircraft produced/sold. Technical and production support provided including access to prototypes and production vehicles.
6. Custom and Demonstrator Aircraft: Custom aircraft design, prototyping, and FAA type certification services for unique individual or entity requirements. Typical concept to FAA type certification time of 24 months or less for custom or demonstrator aircraft.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stavatti Aerospace Ltd designs, develops, and manufactures a family of military, commercial, and general aviation aircraft built around proprietary aluminum and titanium Foam Metal Sandwich construction, Power-By-Wire flight controls, and the transonic M-wing configuration. The portfolio spans supersonic trainers (SM-31 Stiletto, SM-47 Super Machete, SM-47A), close air support aircraft (SM-27/SM-28 Machete), a next-generation fighter (SM-39 Razor), a STOL transport and air tanker (SM-100/SM-100AT), an aerial refueling tanker (SM-940K), and a commercial airliner (SM-920), sold primarily to the US DoD and allied militaries.

Product overview

Stavatti Aerospace Ltd is an aircraft manufacturer developing military, commercial, and general aviation aircraft. The product portfolio centers on several aircraft families: the SM-920 single-aisle commercial airliner and SM-940 wide-body tanker/transport as civil products; the SM-39 Razor next-generation fighter, SM-31 Stiletto supersonic trainer/LWF, SM-47 Super Machete advanced pilot trainer, and SM-100 transport family for military applications; and the SM-27/SM-28 Machete close air support aircraft for general aviation/military use. All aircraft feature proprietary aluminum and titanium foam metal sandwich construction technology. Products are offered through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) to qualified US and NATO allied customers, with development, prototyping, and initial production at the Niagara Falls, NY headquarters facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NeoThrust: Next generation avionics and sensors division, including proprietary cockpit display systems such as Canopy Embedded Display (CED) and Active Displays (AD), as well as the E750-NT-290 afterburning turbofan engine development.
• Stavatti Military Aerospace

Products and services

• SM-920 Commercial Airliner Revolutionary twin-engine single-aisle narrowbody commercial airliner carrying up to 204 passengers at 0.95 Mach cruise with over 4,000 nm range. Features the 'M' wing design for reduced transonic drag and aluminum foam metal sandwich construction, targeting lower operating costs than the 737 Max or A320neo. Offered to commercial airlines through a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with an international investment partner.
• SM-39 Razor Fighter Next-generation air dominance fighter featuring a blended wing design with triple-fuselage configuration and titanium-foam airframes. Proposed to the US Navy with capabilities for carrier operations, drone control, and multi-role missions including air superiority.
• SM-31 Stiletto Supersonic Trainer / Light Fighter Single-engine fifth-generation supersonic advanced trainer and light-weight fighter offered in two-seat tandem trainer (SM-31T) and single-seat fighter (SM-31S) configurations with internal weapons bay. Proposed as the US Navy's T-45 Goshawk successor under the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) and to NATO/Allied Air Forces.
• SM-47 Super Machete Advanced Pilot Trainer Highly maneuverable single-engine two-seat tandem fixed-wing supersonic Advanced Pilot Trainer featuring forward swept wings, a GEAE F414 engine delivering 26,600 lbs thrust, and an advanced avionics suite. Available with the SM-47A APT T-X variant for USAF Advanced Pilot Training.
• SM-47A USAF Advanced Pilot Training (APT) T-X Variant USAF Advanced Pilot Training (APT) T-X variant of the Super Machete with approximately $25M Basic / $30M+ Deluxe flyaway cost, capable of Mach 2.2+ maximum speed, 700+ nm tactical radius, and 9-g maneuverability. Features Power-By-Wire flight controls, Canopy Embedded Display, and Active Displays.
• SM-28 Machete Close Air Support Aircraft Turbofan-powered Close Air Support (CAS) aircraft designed for tactical ground support operations. Built on the SM-series airframe family with proprietary FMS construction, offered to military customers worldwide.
• SM-27 Machete Turboprop Close Air Support Aircraft Turboprop-powered Close Air Support (CAS) aircraft variant designed for cost-effective tactical operations, with civil/demilitarized versions offered to general aviation customers including private individuals, corporations, governments, and trusts.
• SM-100 Transport Aircraft Next-generation twin-engine STOL transport with a 'W' tail design, 35,000 lbs payload capacity, 3,000+ nm range, and 310–365 knot cruise speed. Carries a single 20 ft intermodal container, 4x 463L pallets, 2 Humvees, or 72 passengers, operating from short unprepared runways. Powered by 6,000 shp class turboprops with optional Pratt & Whitney PW150 derivative engines. Proposed as the USAF NGIA solution to replace C-130, C-27, CN-295, and G222 class transports.
• SM-100AT Air Tanker Wildfire fighting variant of the SM-100 carrying over 4,000 gallons of water, Phos-Chek, or Stavatti's proprietary Green Foam fire retardant. Designed for aerial firefighting operators with over 100 Letters of Intent received from qualified end-users.
• SM-940K Aerial Refueling Tanker Clean-sheet twin-engine wide-body aerial refueling tanker and transport aircraft offering 400-passenger capacity, 350,000 lbs fuel load, 300,000 lbs max transfer fuel, and simultaneous three-aircraft refueling via boom and WARP systems. Features optionally piloted autonomous capabilities. Submitted as Stavatti's solution for the USAF Next Generation Air-Refueling System (NGAS) program to replace the 375-aircraft KC-135 fleet.
• SM-150 Sportplane Stavatti's general aviation sportplane, protected by USPTO Design Patent awarded July 5, 2016. Marketed to private individuals, flight schools, and general aviation customers seeking a sport aircraft with Stavatti's FMS construction lineage.
• Stavatti Spare Parts and Total Customer Support Total Customer Support offering for all Stavatti aircraft, including an online spares catalog for non-classified products, plus maintenance, repair, overhaul, upgrades, and operational support throughout product life. Training services are included with aircraft procurement.
• Licensed Aircraft Production Program Licensed production of Stavatti aircraft in qualified facilities worldwide, subject to US State Department DDTC approval. Customers must exhibit possession of a qualified production facility and pay an initial licensing fee, annual licensing maintenance fees, and royalties on each aircraft produced or sold. Technical and production support includes access to prototypes and production vehicles.
• Custom and Demonstrator Aircraft Design Services Custom aircraft design, prototyping, and FAA type certification services for unique individual or entity requirements, with typical concept to FAA type certification time of 24 months or less for custom or demonstrator aircraft.
• Stavatti Armament Systems Armament systems and weapon systems sold to qualified military customers, all subject to product-specific Limited Manufacturer's Warranties. Export sales are subject to State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) approval and licensing.

Quantifiable outcome

• SM-47A flyaway cost of $25-30 million vs $75+ million for equivalent fighters, enabling acquisition of multiple aircraft for cost of one legacy fighter
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• International Strategic Investment PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2025Strategic Cooperation Agreement for development, prototyping, flight testing, FAA certification, production and sale of SM-920 Commercial Airliner. Partner is a prominent international strategic investment firm focused upon long term, cross-border investment and industrial integration in energy and technology fields. Agreement includes establishment of production centers and maintenance/service centers in US and worldwide.
• Industry Team Members (ITMs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply chain consisting of over 100 first and second tier Industry Team Members (ITMs) supporting SM-100 development, prototyping, and production. Includes suppliers of advanced materials, components, and subsystems.
• General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of F414 Enhanced Afterburning Turbofan engines powering SM-47A Super Machete. Engine delivers 26,600 lbs st with afterburner and 16,232 lbs st at military power. Proven powerplant with over 900,000 accumulated flight hours worldwide.
• Pratt & Whitney CanadamajorTechnology or IntegrationPotential supplier of PW150 derivative turboprop engines for SM-100 transport aircraft. 6,000 shp class powerplants driving 8 blade, 13.5 ft diameter scimitar prop fans.
• CFM InternationalmajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of LEAP turbofan engines for initial production SM-920 Commercial Airliner alongside Pratt & Whitney Geared turbofan options.
• General Electric (GE9X)majorTechnology or IntegrationPotential supplier of GE9X high bypass ratio turbofan engines for SM-940K tanker aircraft with two-dimensional thrust vectoring nozzles.
• Rolls-Royce (Trent XWB-97)majorTechnology or IntegrationAlternative supplier of Trent XWB-97 high bypass ratio turbofan engines for SM-940K tanker aircraft.
• Martin BakermajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of MK16E and MK18 zero-zero ejection seats for SM-47 series aircraft cockpits.
• Moog, Parker Aerospace, and Beaver AerospacemajorTechnology or IntegrationIndustry team members developing and producing electrohydrostatic primary flight control actuators (EHAs) and electromechanical actuators (EMAs) for SM-47A Power-By-Wire flight control system.
• HoneywellmajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of 36-150F Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for SM-47A enabling self-starting and ground power provision.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI): South Korean aerospace manufacturer of the T-50/FA-50 supersonic trainer/light fighter family and KF-21 fighter. Comparable as an emerging-player OEM that brought a clean-sheet supersonic trainer to market and captured international trainer competitions.
• Pilatus Aircraft: Swiss manufacturer of the PC-21 turboprop trainer, currently fielded by multiple air forces. Direct comparable in the advanced pilot trainer category where the SM-31 and SM-47 are positioned.
• Saab: Swedish defense and aerospace company producing the Gripen fighter and trainer platforms. Comparable as a non-US fighter/trainer OEM with a similar 'cost-disruptive, smaller-batch' positioning versus larger US primes.
• Embraer: Brazilian OEM producing regional commercial jets (E-Jets) and defense aircraft (Super Tucano, A-29). Most comparable as a non-dominant OEM that successfully scaled both commercial and military aircraft businesses — the strategic analog Stavatti is pursuing.
• Textron Aviation: Manufacturer of Beechcraft/Textron military trainers (T-6 Texan II, AT-6, T-7A Red Hawk for USAF T-X) and Cessna commercial/business aircraft. Closest direct peer in the trainer segment where Stavatti's SM-31 and SM-47A are competing.
• Leonardo: Italian aerospace and defense group producing the M-346 trainer/light fighter (also marketed as the T-100 by Leonardo DRS for USAF T-X). Direct peer competing in the same advanced jet trainer category as Stavatti's SM-31/SM-47.

Broad incumbents

• Boeing Defense, Space & Security: Major US prime producing military aircraft (F-15, F/A-18, KC-46 tanker) and the dominant narrowbody/widebody commercial airliner family (737, 777, 787). Directly comparable as the NGAS tanker incumbent and SM-920/SM-940K competitor.
• Lockheed Martin: Largest US defense prime and a leading fixed-wing military aircraft manufacturer (F-35, F-22, C-130J). Directly comparable as the incumbent Stavatti must displace in UJTS-adjacent training and tactical aircraft competitions.
• Northrop Grumman: US defense prime specializing in manned and unmanned military aircraft (B-21, B-2, E-2, MQ-4C Triton). Comparable as a long-cycle defense aerospace manufacturer competing for similar high-value classified and special-mission platforms.
• Airbus: European OEM dominating the narrowbody and widebody commercial markets (A320neo, A330 MRTT tanker) alongside Boeing. Directly comparable as the duopoly incumbent the SM-920 and SM-940K must displace in commercial and tanker markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StavattiAero
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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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