CGX AERO

What CGX AERO does

CGX AERO is a privately held French specialist in aeronautical information management (AIM) software and engineering services, headquartered in Castres with a second office in the Toulouse area. The firm originated as CGX Système in 1996, rebranded to CGX AERO in 2004 to focus exclusively on civil and military aviation authorities, ANSPs, and airport operators, and today reports operations in 60+ countries with 150+ airports and helipads served. The company is endorsed by ICAO and EASA for Instrument Flight Procedure Design, holds ISO 9001 (LRQA) and the French DSAC FPD certification, and operates as a Société par Actions Simplifiée with €963,148 share capital and 11–50 employees.

Name

CGX AERO

Legal name

CGX AERO

Website

https://cgx-group.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CGX AERO designs GIS-based aeronautical information management software and provides IFP design, charting, eTOD, and AIM consulting services to civil aviation authorities, ANSPs, and airport operators across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aeronautical Information Management Software

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Aeronautical information management
• Flight procedure design
• Aeronautical charting software
• Obstacle data management
• AIXM data management

Headquarters

HQ city

Castres

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing (GeoTITAN®, Data4Flight®, AIM4Flight®, AIP-GIS Charting®, Airspace4Flight®): CGX AERO licenses its proprietary software suite including GeoTITAN® for flight procedure design, Data4Flight® for aeronautical data management, AIM4Flight® for workflow management, and AIP-GIS Charting® for aeronautical charting. Clients include civil aviation authorities, ANSPs, and airport operators globally. Licenses are maintained through multi-year support and maintenance contracts.
2. Professional Services (Engineering & Consulting): CGX AERO provides specialized aviation engineering and consultancy services covering airport compliance and safety, heliport expertise, obstacle expertise, instrument flight procedure design and maintenance, eTOD survey campaigns, aeronautical data digitalization, AMDB production, eAIP publication, airspace design, and regulatory compliance advisory. These services are delivered by expert engineering teams and are typically project-based or under multi-year maintenance contracts.
3. Training Services: CGX AERO offers a structured training catalogue covering software tools (GeoTITAN, AIM4Flight), regulatory compliance (EASA Regulation, SMS), aeronautical charting, eTOD regulation, ARINC 424 coding, AIXM 5.1, wind turbine constraints, and airport compliance. Training is delivered at company premises, ENAC Toulouse, or customer sites, with prices ranging from €650 to €8,520 per course. Some modules are delivered in partnership with ENAC Toulouse.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CGX AERO designs, develops, and licenses an integrated suite of GIS-based aeronautical information management software (Data4Flight®, GéoTITAN®, AIM4Flight®, AIP-GIS Charting®, Airspace4Flight®) covering the full aeronautical information management (AIM) chain, and delivers specialized aviation engineering and consulting services including IFP design, aeronautical charting, eTOD development, obstacle management, airspace design, and AIM system implementation.

Product overview

CGX AERO offers an integrated portfolio of aeronautical information management software and services. The core software suite comprises Data4Flight® (centralized AIXM database for aeronautical data management), AIM4Flight® (workflow and interoperability platform), AIP-GIS Charting® (GIS-based aeronautical charting with ArcGIS Pro), and GéoTITAN® (instrument flight procedure design). Airspace4Flight® enables airspace and routes creation within Data4Flight. These products share data interoperability through support for AIXM 5.1/4.5, ARINC 424, and CSV/Shape formats. The software suite is complemented by professional services including eTOD & Obstacles management, IFP Design, Cartography, Geographical Data Survey, Airport Services, Heliport Expertise, and Air Navigation Services, as well as a training catalogue covering both software operation (GeoTITAN, AIM4Flight) and regulatory/compliance topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GeoTITAN: Expert flight procedure design software tool
• Data4Flight
• AIM4Flight
• AIP-GIS Charting
• AIXM

Products and services

• Data4Flight® Centralized aeronautical data management platform enabling AIXM 5.1/4.5 database management, aeronautical digital dataset handling, obstacle evaluation, AMDB management, and B2B interoperability with the European Aeronautical Database. Serves as the foundation for the Data4Flight®-based solutions used by civil aviation authorities, ANSPs, and airport operators.
• AIM4Flight® Web-based interoperability, workflow, and data traceability platform for AIM operators. Manages aeronautical data workflows, supports data import/export in AIXM 5.1, AIXM 4.5, and ARINC 424 formats, and provides data validation using business rules. Designed for AIM chain management from data acquisition through publication.
• AIP-GIS Charting® GIS-based aeronautical charting expert solution providing chart production compliant with ICAO Annex 4. Version 7.0 is built on ESRI ArcGIS Pro and includes a web-based charting portal for chart templates, catalogue management, and data extraction from a centralized database. Handles all ICAO Annex 4 chart types and supports ACADIA CP1 compliance.
• GéoTITAN® Expert instrument flight procedure (IFP) design software for IFP designers. Supports design of conventional and RNAV/RNP flight procedures in compliance with PANS-OPS regulations, and includes the independently validated 'Mascaret' algorithm for shortest vertical trajectory calculation in climb phases.
• Airspace4Flight® Airspace and routes creation tool that operates directly within the Data4Flight® database, enabling design and management of airspaces and routes. Deployed at AirNav Ireland following the changeover from legacy GéoTITAN® systems.
• AIM Portal Web platform for selling AIP products and visualizing aeronautical data and NOTAMs, with import and visualization capabilities for Digital NOTAMs. Deployed at clients including Croatia Control.
• Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Design Services Professional engineering service covering IFP design from conventional trajectories to state-of-the-art RNP-AR operations, including PBN implementation and LPV minima. Delivered by expert IFP designers endorsed by ICAO and EASA, with engagements typically under multi-year maintenance contracts.
• Aeronautical Cartography Services Aeronautical cartography services producing obstacle charts, aerodrome charts, large-scale enroute charts, IAC/SID/STAR charts, and World Aeronautical Charts (WAC) compliant with ICAO Annex 4. Includes AMDB production.
• eTOD and Obstacle Management Services Comprehensive electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (eTOD) and obstacle management service: national eTOD policy formulation, Data Processing System (DPS) design, eTOD visualization and integration, data survey campaigns (including Pléiades NEO satellite imagery), eTOD mapping, and ICAO Annex 14/15 compliance support.
• Geographical Data Survey Services Geographical data survey services for aeronautical data acquisition covering eTOD zones, obstacle surveys, and WGS84 surveys, delivered by expert field survey teams with capabilities in satellite-based data acquisition.
• Airport Services Airport services covering flight procedure maintenance, ICAO/EASA regulatory compliance support, obstacle management, safeguarding maps, and airport certification assistance for airport operators ranging from small regional aerodromes to large international hubs.
• Air Navigation Services ANS services supporting ANSPs in AIM modernization, AIXM database management, SWIM CP1/ACADIA interoperability implementation, and B2B interoperability with the European Aeronautical Database.
• Obstacle Expertise Service Comprehensive obstacle management service including eTOD database management, obstacle charts, limitation surfaces assessment, penetration mitigation, and safeguarding maps for airport authorities and infrastructure developers.
• Heliport Expertise Service Helipad and heliport design consultancy covering feasibility studies, creation files, operational studies, infrastructure sizing, and PinS approach implementation for helicopter operators, EMS, law enforcement, air taxi, and offshore operations.
• Aviation Training Catalogue Structured training catalogue covering software tools (GéoTITAN, AIM4Flight), regulatory compliance (EASA Regulation, SMS, eTOD regulation), aeronautical charting, ARINC 424 coding, AIXM 5.1, wind turbine constraints, and airport compliance. Training prices range from €650 to €8,520 per course; some modules delivered in partnership with ENAC Toulouse.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% adoption rate for new satellite-guided departure procedures at Mostar Airport, with 75%+ for approaches
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• LIPAD (Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp.) / Clark International AirportcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 November 2024CGX AERO signed its first IFP maintenance contract in the Philippines with LIPAD, operator of Clark International Airport (CRK). The 5-year contract covers periodic IFP reviews, aeronautical studies for new obstacles, and ICAO conformity modernization. This marks CGX's entry into the Southeast Asian aviation market.
• BHANSA (Bosnia and Herzegovina Air Navigation Services Agency)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 21 March 2024BHANSA partnered with CGX AERO (alongside Tecno Engineering 2C and Ecoplan) to develop and implement PBN satellite-guided flight procedures at Mostar Airport. CGX designed and deployed RNP AR RWY15 and SID RWY33 procedures, achieving over 90% adoption rate for departures and 75%+ for approaches.
• AsecnaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2022CGX AERO co-organized a 4-day workshop on digitalization of aeronautical information with Asecna in Dakar (November 2022). Topics covered AIS-to-AIM transition, eTOD, PBN, Airport Operations, and Security for French-speaking African aeronautics stakeholders. Free event with 40 maximum participants.
• Avinor (Norwegian ANSP)coreTechnology or IntegrationAvinor collaborated with CGX AERO on the development of AIP-GIS Charting® Version 7.0, using a SCRUM framework with 8 sprints of 4 weeks. Avinor prioritized the tool roadmap, participated in sprint reviews providing feedback from cartographers, and conducted extensive testing. The project resulted in migration to ESRI ArcGIS Pro and a new web-based charting portal. CGX received strong customer endorsement from Avinor's GIS Manager.
• COCESNA (Central American Corporation for Aviation Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationCOCESNA upgraded to the latest versions of AIP-GIS Charting®, Data4Flight®, and GéoTITAN® as part of a modernization project. CGX delivered 18 remote training sessions via a dedicated virtual training platform to accommodate client constraints. The project demonstrates CGX's ability to adapt delivery to customer-specific environments.
• ENAC Toulouse (École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGX AERO partners with ENAC Toulouse for training delivery (Cartographer Professionalization program, Compliance monitoring ADRSC course) and research collaboration. ENAC's OPTIM research team independently validated the Mascaret algorithm in GéoTITAN® by comparing it against the Fast Marching Tree (FMT*) benchmark algorithm, confirming mathematical reliability.
• French DGAC / SIA (Service de l'Information Aéronautique)coreTechnology or IntegrationCGX AERO is a key technology partner for the ACADIA (Acceleration of Aeronautical Digital Information Availability) conformity project of the French DGAC, supporting the migration of French aeronautical data to AIXM 5.1.1 in compliance with ICAO Annex 15, PANS-AIM, and EASA Regulation EU 2020/469. This supports the European SESAR program and Common Project One Regulation (CP1).
• ICAO African Flight Procedures Programme (AFPP)coreTechnology or IntegrationAFPP renewed its maintenance contract for GéoTITAN® and Data4Flight® for 3 years until 2028. CGX also provides AIM-related support to contribute to the safety and security of African airspace.
• Civil Aviation Authority of OmancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOngoing collaboration covering: PBN procedure design for Muscat and Salalah airports, eTOD project at Salalah, airport development at Musandam (value engineering), and participation in National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy via GUAMobility consortium.
• Djibouti International AirportcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCGX AERO has collaborated with Djibouti since 2010, supporting modernization of aeronautical information management. Recent work includes eTOD surveys using Pléiades NEO satellite imagery, AIXM 5.1 digitalization, and eAIP updates compliant with ICAO and Eurocontrol standards.
• DGAC / France 2030 (DECOR Project)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGX AERO participates in the DECOR project, supported by the DGAC as part of France 2030 investment plan. Led by Thales AVS France, the project aims to reduce CO2 impact of flight procedures through optimization methods and digital technologies. CGX connects its Data4Flight® with Thales' FlightFootPrint (FFP) CO2 emissions tool and provides tools to compare environmental impact of different flight procedures.
• AIRNAV IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGX AERO co-hosted the Asia-Pacific Workshop on Digital Aeronautical Transformation with AIRNAV Indonesia and AIRNAV Training Center in January-February 2024 in Tangerang, Indonesia. Over 100 attendees from 11 nationalities participated. Topics covered: aeronautical data survey digitalization, digital data processing, and terrain/obstacle data with AMDB.
• AirNav IrelandcoreTechnology or IntegrationFollowing the creation of AirNav Ireland from the Irish IAA, CGX AERO transitioned the client from GeoTITAN® to Data4Flight® and Airspace4Flight®, replacing legacy systems with solutions better adapted to current operational needs. The autumn 2024 changeover was a major milestone in this partnership.
• South Sudan Civil Aviation AuthorityImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner5-year partnership covering AIM system implementation and hosting, aeronautical data digitalization, eAIP production and maintenance, flight procedure reviews, aeronautical chart updates, obstacle impact assessments, and training/knowledge transfer across several airports.
• Rwanda Airport Company (RAC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCGX AERO is providing RAC with complete WGS84 surveys, AMDB charts for 5 regional airfields, procedure reviews for Kamembe and Rubavu airports. Training RAC staff in obstacle survey techniques to achieve full operational autonomy.
• Paris Airports (ADP)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCGX AERO developed a complete 3D model of all IFPs (80+ procedures) for Paris CDG and Paris Orly airports, representing protection areas extending several kilometers beyond the airports. This supports ADP's anticipation of upcoming ICAO Annex 14 updates (OES/OFS surfaces) and provides a decision-support tool for construction feasibility studies.
• RENARDETminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCGX collaborated with RENARDET at a 4-day Value Engineering workshop for the Musandam airport project in Oman, presenting ongoing studies and receiving feedback from external experts on technical and operational solutions.
• Croatia Control Ltd. (CCL)coreTechnology or IntegrationCGX AERO continues partnership with CCL including Data4Flight® AIXM 5.1 database management, AIM4Flight® workflow tool, AIM Portal, obstacle evaluation module, and AMDB management. Upcoming: AIP-GIS Charting® deployment (end 2025) and eEAD interoperability (2026). Supporting SWIM CP1 and ACADIA compliance.
• Airbus Defense and SpacecoreTechnology or IntegrationAirbus Defense and Space partnered with CGX AERO on the eTOD project at Salalah Airport (Oman), producing eTOD 2a, b, c, and d based on satellite data. CGX verified and validated the satellite-derived obstacle data through field surveys.
• ThalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThales partnered with CGX AERO in the DECOR project (green aviation) providing FlightFootPrint CO2 emissions estimation tool integrated with CGX's Data4Flight®, and as a co-contributor at the Asia-Pacific Workshop on Digital Aeronautical Transformation.
• DELV AerospaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDELV Aerospace participated as an industrial partner in the Asia-Pacific Workshop on Digital Aeronautical Transformation co-hosted by CGX AERO and AIRNAV Indonesia.
• ATR (Avions de Transport Régional)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerATR participated as an industrial partner in the Asia-Pacific Workshop on Digital Aeronautical Transformation co-hosted by CGX AERO and AIRNAV Indonesia.
• France Aviation Civile Services (FRACS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRACS participated as an industrial partner in the Asia-Pacific Workshop on Digital Aeronautical Transformation and contributed presentations on airspace design case studies (Bogota TMA, Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi TMAs).
• GUAMobility ConsortiumcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCGX AERO participates in the GUAMobility-led international consortium mandated by Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology to design the National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy. CGX contributes expertise in AIM, PBN, eTOD, and aeronautical data management for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft deployment covering passenger transport, cargo logistics, EMS, SAR, and oil and gas operations.
• Tecno Engineering 2CcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTecno Engineering 2C partnered with CGX AERO and Ecoplan in the expert consortium that developed PBN procedures at Mostar Airport for BHANSA. Tecno leads the partnership with 15 years of collaboration with Bosnia and Herzegovina Aviation Authorities.
• EcoplancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEcoplan (Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina) partnered with CGX AERO and Tecno Engineering 2C for PBN procedure development at Mostar Airport. Ecoplan provided local technical expertise, coordination, and regulatory support as the established local aviation consultancy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SITA: SITA provides communications, messaging, and operational data services across the air transport industry, including AIM-related workflow tools. Comparable as an incumbent offering broader aviation IT/AIM solutions to CAAs, ANSPs, and airports.
• Honeywell Aerospace (Aerobahn / Flight Data): Honeywell Aerospace is a large incumbent in flight management, navigation, and airport surface/operational software. Comparable to CGX AERO on aeronautical data and procedure-related decision support, though as part of a much broader aerospace portfolio.
• THALES (Aviation / AIM): Thales is a broad aerospace incumbent with ANSP, ATM, and avionics systems; it is also a DECOR partner to CGX AERO. Competes in the broader aviation information ecosystem as a much larger incumbent that could bundle AIM tools into wider CNS/ATM offerings.

Direct peers

• Jeppesen (a Boeing Company): Jeppesen is the legacy market leader in aeronautical charting, navigation data, and flight information services for commercial and business aviation. Directly comparable to CGX AERO across aeronautical charts, AIM data management, and IFP-related services serving airlines, CAAs, and ANSPs.
• Avitech GmbH: Avitech is a specialist vendor of AIM, Digital Obstacle File (DOF), NOTAM, and eAIP solutions to civil aviation authorities and ANSPs. Closely comparable to CGX AERO's Data4Flight®/AIM4Flight®/AIP-GIS Charting® offering and shares the same CAA/ANSP buyer profile.
• Lufthansa Systems (Lido / Navtech): Lufthansa Systems sells Lido/Navtech flight planning and aeronautical data solutions globally, competing head-to-head with CGX AERO in AIM/AMDB, charting, and flight procedure related tooling for ANSPs and airlines.
• IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi (IDS AIRNAV): IDS AIRNAV provides AIM, AMDB and aerodrome charting solutions and traffic-flow tools, including PINs/wind-turbine obstacle services. Directly competes with CGX AERO for CAAs, ANSPs, and airport operators on AIM modernization projects.

Regional players

• Avioplan / Swiss-Aviplan: Avioplan provides flight procedure design services and supports PBN implementation across European markets, overlapping with CGX's GéoTITAN®-led consulting footprint and serving similar ANSP/CAA customers in Europe.

Others

• ENAC (École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile) - Research & Training: ENAC is both a close training partner and an adjacent ecosystem player: it validates algorithms (e.g., Mascaret), co-delivers CGX training catalog entries, and conducts AIM and PBN research — making it a partner/competitor boundary rather than a direct AIM software peer.

Emerging players

• Wisk / Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem partners (GUAMobility): Wisk and similar AAM OEMs depend on PBN/RNP, eTOD, and AIM inputs to certify operations in urban airspace. They are adjacent because they consume and increasingly shape the AIM workflows that CGX AERO's tools support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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