Mid Continent Controls
Mid Continent Controls designs and manufactures FAA-certified aircraft cabin electronics—including USB/wireless charging, AC power outlets, the Aurora CMS cabin management system, and now cabin displays via the 2025 Rosen Aviation acquisition—for aviation OEMs and VIP business aircraft operators.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersDerby, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Mid Continent Controls does
Mid Continent Controls, Inc. (MC2) is a privately-held aviation electronics company headquartered at 901 N. River, Derby, Kansas, that designs, manufactures, qualifies, and supports certified cabin electronics for business aviation OEMs and VIP aircraft operators. The company's product portfolio spans seven categories: inductive wireless charging (Qi 1.2.4, up to 15W); USB charging including a Universal AC Outlet with Dual USB-C Power Delivery at up to 60W; the Aurora CMS cabin management system with seat and cabin controls; AC power solutions including Universal, Region-Specific, and Advanced outlets, 1-in-1 and 1-in-4 power controllers, and Ground Fault Interrupters (115VAC, 230VAC, dual-voltage); connectivity ports (Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Audio/Video, Data); entertainment systems (Bluetooth audio transmitters/receivers, 3-channel amplifiers, A/V distribution); and switch panels (Metal Button, Rubber Button, Frameless, Touch Screen). Following the May 2025 acquisition of Rosen Aviation, the portfolio now extends into cabin displays and touch panels, including Rosen's first-of-kind 97-inch 4K OLED certified for flight and its installed base of monitors on every Gulfstream jet.
Mid Continent Controls firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Mid Continent Controls
- Legal name
- Mid Continent Controls, Inc.
- Website
- https://midcontinentcontrols.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Mid Continent Controls designs and manufactures FAA-certified aircraft cabin electronics—including USB/wireless charging, AC power outlets, the Aurora CMS cabin management system, and now cabin displays via the 2025 Rosen Aviation acquisition—for aviation OEMs and VIP business aircraft operators.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Mid Continent Controls industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aircraft Cabin Electronics
- NAICS
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)
- SIC
- Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Private Aviation Connectivity & Onboard Cabin Technology Services (THABAFAO), Aerospace Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS) & Harnesses (IMABANAD)
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Where Mid Continent Controls is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Derby
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Mid Continent Controls business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Aircraft Cabin Electronics Hardware: Sale of proprietary aircraft cabin electronics including USB chargers, wireless chargers, AC power outlets, cabin management systems, entertainment systems, and switch panels. Products sold directly to OEMs and through aftermarket channels.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B Aircraft Electronics - Quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Mid Continent Controls product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Mid Continent Controls designs, manufactures, qualifies, and supports certified aircraft cabin electronics, including wireless (Qi 1.2.4) and USB/USB-C power delivery chargers, AC power outlets and controllers, ground fault interrupters, the proprietary Aurora cabin management system, Bluetooth and A/V entertainment hardware, switch panels, and connectivity ports. Products are sold to aircraft OEMs as embedded equipment, to operators for retrofit, and to Part 145 maintenance providers for aftermarket repair and replacement.
Product overview
Mid Continent Controls is an aircraft cabin electronics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for aviation OEMs and VIP aircraft. The product lineup includes seven main categories: (1) Wireless Charging - inductive Qi 1.2.4 wireless chargers up to 15W; (2) USB Charging - including Single, Dual, and USB-C chargers up to 60W with TSO-C71 certification; (3) Aurora CMS System - complete cabin management including seat and cabin controls; (4) Connectivity - Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Audio/Video and Data Ports; (5) AC Power - Universal and Region-Specific Outlets, Advanced Outlets, Power Controllers (1-in-1 and 1-in-4), and Ground Fault Interrupters (115VAC, 230VAC, and dual voltage); (6) Entertainment - Bluetooth transmitters/receivers, amplifiers, and A/V distribution; (7) Switch Panels - Metal Button, Rubber Button, Frameless, and Touch Screen options. The Universal AC Outlet with Dual USB Charging Ports combines AC and USB-C charging in a single assembly. Products are available for both new builds and retrofits. Following the 2025 acquisition of Rosen Aviation, the portfolio now also includes premium cabin displays and touch panels for Gulfstream and other aircraft.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Aircraft Wireless Charging product line Inductive wireless chargers designed for OEM integration into aircraft cabins, meeting Qi 1.2.4 standard and delivering up to 15W of charging power for personal electronic devices. FAA TSO certified.
- USB Charging product line FAA TSO-C71 certified USB charging solutions for aircraft OEM programs, including Single USB (Type-A up to 3A), Dual USB (Type-A up to 2.1A per port), USB-C with Power Delivery up to 60W, and Combination outlets pairing AC with dual USB-A and/or USB-C ports.
- Aurora CMS System Proprietary Aurora cabin management system for VIP aircraft, including Aurora Seat Controls and Aurora Cabin Controls modules that provide wireless, flexible management of cabin environment, lighting, climate, entertainment, and seat functions.
- AC Power for Aircraft product line Certified AC power solutions for aircraft cabins, including Universal and Region-Specific Outlets, Advanced Outlets with integrated current limiting and GFI, 1-In-1-Out and 1-In-4-Out Power Controllers, and 115VAC, 230VAC, and dual-voltage Ground Fault Interrupters.
- Connectivity product line Aircraft Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Audio/Video, and Data Ports, plus Custom Connectivity Panels combining connectivity ports with USB charging and remote turn-on circuit functionality, for OEM cabin installations.
- Entertainment product line Aircraft cabin entertainment hardware including Bluetooth Audio Transmitter and Receiver, 3-Channel Amplifier, Audio/Video Distribution systems, and Audio, Video, and Audio/Video connection ports.
- Switch Panels product line Aircraft cabin and seat switch controllers offered in Metal Button, Rubber Button, Frameless Switch, and Touch Screen Switch variants for cabin environment control in VIP aircraft.
- Rosen Aviation Cabin Displays and Touch Panels Cabin displays and touch panels for business aviation, including 4K OLED monitors, supplied through the Rosen Aviation brand acquired by Mid Continent Controls in May 2025.
Companies that use Mid Continent Controls
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Mid Continent Controls technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Mid Continent Controls partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Rosen AviationcoreMC2 acquired Rosen Aviation, bringing Rosen's world-class cabin displays and touch panels under the same umbrella as MC2's power, charging and cabin-management systems. Founded in 1980, Rosen supplies every monitor installed on Gulfstream jets and built the first 97-inch 4K OLED certified for flight.
- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.coreMC2 was awarded a contract by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. to develop, manufacture and deliver Inductive Wireless Chargers for the Gulfstream G700 and G800 Fleet. This represents a significant OEM partnership for wireless charging integration.
- Bongiovi AviationcoreStrategic partnership where MC2 provides design, manufacturing, qualification, quality control, and customer support for Bongiovi custom aviation hardware. MC2 enables integration of patented DPS processing technology into Bongiovi Aviation's custom designed amplifier and headphone modules. Hardware is DO-160G and TSO-C139a certified.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Mid Continent Controls competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Astronics Corporation: Astronics is the most direct comparable: it designs and manufactures aircraft cabin power, charging, lighting, and connectivity systems sold into the same aerospace OEM and aftermarket channels as MC2, with overlapping product lines including USB power, in-seat power, and avionics subsystems.
- Innovative Advantage: Innovative Advantage designs cabin management, audio, and video distribution systems targeted at VIP/business aviation, directly comparable to MC2's Aurora CMS, Bluetooth audio, and A/V distribution lines.
- Flight Display Systems: Flight Display Systems specializes in cabin entertainment, moving maps, and display solutions for business aviation and VIP aircraft, overlapping with both MC2's entertainment line and the Rosen Aviation display portfolio MC2 now owns.
- Rosen Aviation: Rosen Aviation, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of MC2, is itself a near-perfect peer: a specialist in cabin displays, touch panels, and crew control panels for business aviation, including every Gulfstream monitor and the first 97-inch 4K OLED certified for flight.
Broad incumbents
- Collins Aerospace: Collins Aerospace (RTX) is a broad incumbent offering cabin management, in-flight entertainment, power, and seat systems across commercial and business aviation, and competes with MC2 on integrated cabin electronics programs at the major OEMs.
- Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell supplies cabin management, connectivity, and power solutions across business jets and commercial aircraft, and competes with MC2 at the OEM tier; it is much larger but its cabin electronics portfolio overlaps with MC2's Aurora CMS, power, and switch products.
- Diehl Aviation: Diehl Aviation is a major tier-1 supplier of cabin interiors, lighting, and electronic systems for OEMs including Airbus, Boeing, and business jet platforms, providing direct competitive overlap with MC2 in cabin electronics modules and power distribution.
- Safran Cabin: Safran Cabin (formerly Zodiac) supplies integrated cabin systems including in-flight entertainment, power, and lighting for commercial and business jets; it competes with MC2 on select cabin electronics modules inside VIP and regional aircraft platforms.
Emerging players
- IFPL (In-Flight Entertainment Peripherals): IFPL designs and manufactures cabin passenger interface units including USB, audio, and inductive charging outlets for airlines and OEMs; it is a smaller, emerging competitor focused on the same seat-level connectivity and charging niches as MC2.
- Burrana (formerly DigEcor / IMACS): Burrana provides in-flight entertainment and cabin power solutions for commercial and regional aviation, overlapping with MC2's entertainment, USB power, and connectivity lines particularly in seat-centric cabin deployments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Mid Continent Controls social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance8 records
Mid Continent Controls financial estimates
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Mid Continent Controls leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Mid Continent Controls subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Mid Continent Controls funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Mid Continent Controls M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Mid Continent Controls
What does Mid Continent Controls do?
Mid Continent Controls designs, manufactures, qualifies, and supports certified aircraft cabin electronics, including wireless (Qi 1.2.4) and USB/USB-C power delivery chargers, AC power outlets and controllers, ground fault interrupters, the proprietary Aurora cabin management system, Bluetooth and A/V entertainment hardware, switch panels, and connectivity ports. Products are sold to aircraft OEMs as embedded equipment, to operators for retrofit, and to Part 145 maintenance providers for aftermarket repair and replacement.
Is Mid Continent Controls a public or private company?
Mid Continent Controls is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Mid Continent Controls founded?
Mid Continent Controls was founded in 2004. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Mid Continent Controls based?
Mid Continent Controls is headquartered in Derby, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Mid Continent Controls make money?
One revenue line is on record: aircraft Cabin Electronics Hardware.
Who are Mid Continent Controls's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Astronics Corporation, Innovative Advantage, Flight Display Systems and Rosen Aviation. Broad incumbents are Collins Aerospace, Honeywell Aerospace, Diehl Aviation and Safran Cabin. Emerging players are IFPL (In-Flight Entertainment Peripherals) and Burrana (formerly DigEcor / IMACS).
Does Mid Continent Controls have an API?
No public API is recorded for Mid Continent Controls.
What industry is Mid Continent Controls in?
Mid Continent Controls's product category is Aircraft Cabin Electronics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABANAI, Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin), with a secondary code of THABAFAO, Private Aviation Connectivity & Onboard Cabin Technology Services. Its NAICS code is 336413 and its SIC code is 3728.