Jetaire Group

What Jetaire Group does

Jetaire Group is a privately held, founder-led aerospace engineering and manufacturing firm headquartered in Fayetteville (Metro Atlanta), Georgia, founded in 1984 by CEO Michael Williams. The company specializes in aircraft fuel tank safety and flammability compliance, and is best known for INVICTA, a proprietary reticulated polyurethane foam system that serves as a lightweight, self-extinguishing ignition mitigation means for center wing tanks on Boeing and Airbus aircraft. INVICTA is FAA-certified across five Supplemental Type Certificates (Boeing 737NG, 757, 767 and Airbus A320, A330) and validated by EASA, TCCA, ANAC (Brazil and Argentina), AFAC (Mexico), and UAE GCAA, making it a globally portable compliance asset.

The company sells INVICTA kits and complementary cargo compartment smoke detection and fire suppression systems primarily through direct enterprise sales to commercial airlines, aircraft lessors, MROs, and VVIP operators, supported by a Value Added Reseller network and a November 2025 turnkey installation partnership with STS Aviation Group (Tank Tigers). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year enterprise contracts, and the product is positioned as the lowest total cost of ownership alternative to nitrogen-generating systems due to zero ongoing maintenance requirements and a 10-year warranty. Jetaire also provides FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) services, aerospace project management, and certification consultation. The customer base spans 60+ operators across 50-60+ countries, with over 150 engineering solutions delivered and 70+ aircraft protected by INVICTA kits.

Jetaire operates AS9100 and ISO 9001 certified manufacturing in Georgia, holds a Parts Manufacturing Approval from the FAA, and has been recognized through the 2019 Entrepreneur 360 award, the 2020 GLOBE Award from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the 2021 EPPS Aviation Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2025 Neil Armstrong Outstanding Achievement Award from the National Aviation Hall of Fame granted to the founder. The business is positioned to benefit from the 2026 FAA FTFR compliance deadlines (AD 2019-24-01, AD 2020-18-13, AD 2020-18-16, AD 2020-18-12) which require flammability reduction on a large installed base of Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

Name

Jetaire Group

Legal name

Jetaire Group

Website

https://jetairegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jetaire Group is a privately held aerospace engineering firm that manufactures INVICTA, a proprietary reticulated polyurethane foam system certified by FAA, EASA, and other authorities to mitigate fuel tank ignition risk and deliver FTFR compliance for commercial Boeing and Airbus aircraft, sold to airlines, lessors, MROs, and VVIP operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Systems

NAICS

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

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Fuel System Components (Tanks, Lines, Valves) (IMABANAJ)

Keywords

• Aircraft fuel tank safety
• Ignition mitigation systems
• Flammability reduction compliance
• Supplemental type certificate
• Avionics engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. INVICTA Product Sales: Jetaire manufactures and sells INVICTA fuel tank ignition mitigation kits directly to airline operators, aircraft lessors, and through VAR partners. The product is certified under multiple STCs across FAA, EASA, and other global aviation authorities.
2. Installation Services: Through partnership with STS Aviation Group (Tank Tigers), Jetaire provides certified on-site installation services worldwide. Installation is performed by trained global installation teams as part of the turnkey delivery model.
3. Aerospace Engineering and Certification Services: Jetaire provides custom aircraft safety engineering solutions, FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) services, aerospace project management, and certification consultation to help aviation companies achieve compliance and competitive advantage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jetaire Group designs, manufactures, certifies, and delivers INVICTA, a proprietary reticulated polyurethane foam-based fuel tank ignition mitigation system, as FAA STC-certified modification kits for Boeing 737, 757, 767, 777 and Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft. The company also provides complementary FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) certification services, aerospace project management, and Class D-to-C cargo compartment smoke detection and fire suppression systems to commercial airlines, aircraft lessors, MROs, and VVIP operators globally.

Product overview

Jetaire Group offers a unified product portfolio centered on INVICTA, a proprietary reticulated polyurethane foam-based fuel tank ignition mitigation and flammability reduction system. The core INVICTA product is offered as aircraft-specific variants for Boeing 737, 767, 777 series and Airbus A320 and A330 families, each certified under respective Supplemental Type Certificates. Installation can be completed in as few as 4 days with no requirement for fuel purge or ongoing maintenance. The company also provides complementary aviation project management and engineering services, including cargo compartment fire suppression system solutions. The portfolio is delivered through turnkey installation partnerships, with STS Aviation Group providing worldwide certified on-site installation under a single contract.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INVICTA™: INVICTA is the premier foam-based alternative to nitrogen-generating systems for fuel tank flammability reduction compliance (FAR 25.981 and 121.1117). It is a reticulated polyurethane foam solution that suppresses ignition propagation caused by sparks, lightning strikes, or static discharges.

Products and services

• INVICTA Fuel Tank Ignition Mitigation System Premier foam-based fuel tank ignition mitigation and flammability reduction system for aircraft center wing tanks, using proprietary reticulated polyurethane foam to suppress spark ignition from lightning strikes, static discharge, or other ignition sources. Certified for compliance with FAA FAR 25.981 and 121.1117 and offered to commercial airlines, aircraft lessors, MROs, and VVIP operators.
• Boeing 737 Series INVICTA Kit Aircraft-specific INVICTA modification kit certified for Boeing 737NG center wing tank under FAA STC ST03450NY, providing maintenance-free compliance with AD 2020-18-13 and FAR 25.981 fuel tank flammability reduction requirements. Validated by EASA, ANAC, AFAC, TCCA, and UAE GCAA for global installation.
• Boeing 777 Series INVICTA Kit INVICTA modification kit for Boeing 777 center wing tank, providing foam-based ignition mitigation as an alternative to nitrogen-generating systems for FAA fuel tank flammability reduction compliance under AD 2020-18-12.
• Boeing 767 Series INVICTA Kit Aircraft-specific INVICTA modification kit certified for Boeing 767 center wing tank under FAA STC ST04405AT, providing maintenance-free compliance with AD 2020-18-16 and FAR 25.981 fuel tank flammability reduction requirements for freighter and passenger 767 operators.
• Airbus A320 Series INVICTA Kit Aircraft-specific INVICTA modification kit certified for Airbus A320 family aircraft under FAA STC ST03834NY, providing compliance with AD 2019-24-01 and FAR 25.981/121.1117 fuel tank flammability reduction requirements.
• Airbus A330 Series INVICTA Kit Aircraft-specific INVICTA modification kit certified for Airbus A330-200 and -300 widebody aircraft under FAA STC ST04590AT, providing FRM and IMM compliance for widebody FTFR requirements with initial installations for a top-10 global lessor.
• Cargo Compartment Fire Suppression Systems Engineering, certification program management, and kit manufacture for Class D to C cargo compartment smoke detection and fire suppression systems on B727, B737, MD80, MD90, and L-1011 aircraft, with over 1,000 modification kits sold to airlines and operators worldwide.
• Aerospace Engineering and Project Management Services Custom aircraft safety engineering, FAA DER certification consultation, and aerospace project management services delivered by experienced engineering teams to help aviation companies achieve compliance and competitive advantage across cabin, cargo, and engine zones on commercial aircraft.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation time of under one week with aircraft returned to service quickly
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• STS Aviation Group (Tank Tigers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 November 2025Jetaire Group announced a commercial agreement with Tank Tigers, an STS Aviation Group company, to install its INVICTA fuel tank safety system worldwide. Nearly 50 installations are planned for Airbus and Boeing aircraft to help operators meet the 2026 compliance deadline under the Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction rule. The collaboration delivers INVICTA as a single turnkey engagement covering manufacture, logistics, and certified on-site installation under one contract.
• Value Added Reseller (VAR) PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJetaire maintains a network of Value Added Reseller (VAR) partners for global distribution of INVICTA. VAR partners receive deal registration capabilities and customer-facing proposal support. The company emphasizes its proud relationship with VAR partners in supporting customer adoption of INVICTA for FTFR compliance.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell provides nitrogen-generating systems (NGS), the primary competing compliance path to INVICTA for fuel tank flammability reduction. Comparable as the established incumbent offering an alternative approach to the same FTFR compliance problem for commercial airlines.
• Boeing: Boeing is the OEM for the 737, 757, 767, and 777 platforms on which Jetaire's INVICTA STCs are granted. Boeing shapes the AMOC compliance landscape and could offer its own bundled solutions, making it both a key customer relationship and the dominant upstream counterparty for Jetaire's installed base.
• Airbus: Airbus is the OEM for the A320 and A330 platforms covered by Jetaire's STCs. Comparable as the upstream OEM whose compliance position and fleet mix directly influence the addressable market for INVICTA installations on Airbus aircraft.
• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Collins Aerospace supplies fuel system components, FQIS, and broader aerospace systems that intersect with fuel tank safety and flammability reduction. Comparable as a broad aerospace incumbent with overlapping content in fuel system architecture and compliance solutions.
• Parker Hannifin Aerospace: Parker Aerospace manufactures fuel system components, valves, and fittings used across commercial aircraft. Comparable as a broader aerospace fuel system supplier with adjacent product content and the engineering depth to compete in fuel tank safety solutions.
• Eaton Aerospace: Eaton Aerospace produces fuel system components, pumps, and safety-related hardware for commercial and military aircraft. Comparable as an established aerospace supplier with adjacent fuel system safety content relevant to the FTFR compliance market.
• GKN Aerospace (Melrose Industries): GKN Aerospace is a tier-one supplier of aerospace structures, propulsion, and transparencies. Comparable as a broad aerospace tier-one with the engineering scale to develop competing safety and fuel system solutions if it chose to enter the FTFR retrofit market.
• Diehl Aviation: Diehl Aviation supplies cabin, cargo, and safety systems for commercial aircraft, including fire detection and suppression. Comparable as a broader aerospace safety systems supplier whose cargo fire suppression portfolio overlaps with Jetaire's Class D to C cargo compartment business.

Emerging players

• HEICO: HEICO is a publicly traded aerospace company that acquires and grows niche STC and PMA businesses supplying parts and modifications to airlines and MROs. Comparable as a consolidator in the aerospace STC/aftermarket niche that competes for similar customer wallet share and follows a similar IP-and-certification-driven model.

Others

• STS Aviation Group: STS Aviation Group is Jetaire's commercial installation partner (Tank Tigers division) for worldwide INVICTA deployments. Comparable as a peer in the aviation MRO and modification services market and a key channel partner rather than a direct product competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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