What Cabin Management Solutions does

Cabin Management Solutions, LLC (CMS) is a privately held Texas-based company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and certifies cabin management and in-flight entertainment systems for business aircraft, with primary facilities in Conroe, TX (corporate) and San Antonio, TX (manufacturing and certification). The company's core technology is a patented wireless communication backbone paired with digital touchscreens and modular, drop-in hardware architecture, which CMS markets as a faster, lower-NRE alternative to legacy cabin control systems that the company characterizes as having extensive lead times and multi-month installation cycles.

The product portfolio is organized into five branded lines: EVOLVE (the foundational cabin management platform with touch switches, touch panels, and a centralized Cabin Management Unit housing multiple wireless radios and digital potentiometers), ELITE (HD audio/video cross-point switching and a 10"-32" LCD touchscreen monitor family), EMPIRE (a high-end 4K OLED/LCD monitor range and a military-grade 32-port 10G network switch targeted at large-cabin aircraft), ELEVATE (modular multi-channel amplifiers and speaker systems including an 8" subwoofer), and EXPLORE (software-defined SD/HD/4K moving map systems with adapter trays for drop-in replacement of legacy Jetmap II and Airshow systems). Aerospace-grade additive manufacturing is used for installation hardware and bezels, eliminating interior cabinetry modifications. CMS holds FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (covering Challenger 604/605/650), Parts Manufacturer Approval supplements, a Minor Change Agreement with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office, and an FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate.

CMS generates revenue through hardware product sales (cabin management components, monitors, amplifiers, switches, and moving maps) sold net 30 to authorized dealers who must hold FAA Part 145 Repair Station certificates and complete CMS training, supplemented by optional Technical Product Support (onsite support at $1,500/day with a 3-day minimum) and project-based STC certification services. Go-to-market is dual-channel: an authorized dealer network (globally scoped per source material, though actual deployment is US-anchored) for volume installation work, supplemented by direct enterprise engagement on strategic installations such as the first article Challenger 605 cabin management system with ACI Jet announced in October 2025. Customers are principally business jet operators, FAA-certified MROs/Repair Stations, and authorized dealer-installers in the Bombardier Challenger aftermarket, with planned extension to the Bombardier Global series. Pricing is quote-based and managed through an authenticated dealer portal rather than publicly disclosed.

Name

Cabin Management Solutions

Legal name

Cabin Management Solutions, LLC

Website

https://cms-aero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cabin Management Solutions, LLC designs, engineers, manufactures, and certifies wireless cabin management and in-flight entertainment systems for business jet operators, FAA Part 145 MROs, and authorized aviation dealers, with current FAA STC coverage on the Bombardier Challenger 604/605/650.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Cabin Management Systems

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Connectivity & Onboard Cabin Technology Services (THABAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interiors MRO (Cabin Refurbishment & IFE) (IMABALAH), Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI), Cabin Interior & IFE MRO (Seats, Galleys, Lavatories, Connectivity) (TLAKAJAF), Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI)

Keywords

• Cabin management systems
• Inflight entertainment systems
• Aircraft avionics manufacturing
• Wireless cabin controls
• Business aviation electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Conroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of cabin management systems (EVOLVE, ELITE, EMPIRE, ELEVATE product lines) including touch panels, switch panels, monitors, amplifiers, speakers, moving map systems, and accessories. Products sold to authorized dealers with net 30 payment terms.
2. Technical Product Support: Optional Technical Product Support (TPS) provided to dealers during the term with applicable support fees. Onsite support available at $1,500 per day with 3-day minimum.
3. Certification and Installation Services: STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) development and certification services for aircraft-specific installations, including the Challenger 604/605/650 STC applicable to Bombardier aircraft.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cabin Management Solutions designs, engineers, manufactures, and certifies wireless cabin management and in-flight entertainment systems for business aircraft. Its portfolio spans cabin control panels and central management units, audio/video switchers, LCD/OLED monitors, audio amplifiers and speakers, and moving map displays, organized into the EVOLVE, ELITE, EMPIRE, ELEVATE, and EXPLORE product lines. All products are FAA-certified and supported with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) installation approvals, Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), and a Part 145 Repair Station certificate.

Product overview

Cabin Management Solutions (CMS) offers a multi-tiered cabin management and in-flight entertainment (IFE) product portfolio organized into four branded systems: EVOLVE (core modular wireless cabin control and switching platform), ELITE (HD audio/video switching and monitors), EMPIRE (high-end 4K OLED/LCD entertainment system with network switching), and ELEVATE (audio amplification and speakers). The EVOLVE platform serves as the foundational cabin control layer, incorporating touch switches, touch panels, and a central Cabin Management Unit (CMU) with wireless radios. ELITE adds HD A/V distribution with an A/V switcher and a range of HD touch-screen monitors (10"–32"). EMPIRE extends into large-cabin aircraft with 4K OLED/LCD monitors, aircraft encoders/decoders, and a 32-port 10G network switch. ELEVATE provides the audio power stage with multi-channel amplifiers and speaker systems. The EXPLORE line complements these systems with moving map displays (SD/HD/4K) and adapter trays for drop-in replacement of legacy Airshow and Jetmap systems. Accessories include USB charging ports and dongle docking stations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVOLVE: Cabin management system featuring modular drop-in solution with wireless communication backbone and digital touchscreens for cabin control and switching.
• ELITE
• EMPIRE
• ELEVATE
• EXPLORE

Products and services

• EVOLVE Cabin Management System Flagship modular wireless cabin control and switching system using a wireless communication backbone and digital touchscreens (Touch Switch Panels and Touch Panels in 1x1 to 3x2 configurations, 3.5" to 7.0" sizes) for drop-in cabin control in business aircraft. Targets operators of Bombardier Challenger 604/605/650 and Global series.
• Evolve Cabin Management Unit (CMU) Central control hub for the EVOLVE system featuring multiple wireless radios, 2-10K and 2-100 ohm digital pots, 1 chime output, 24 high-side switches, 8 low-side switches, 16 discrete inputs, 2 RS-485, 1 RS-232, 2 CAN bus, and 4 variable voltage outputs. Designed for authorized dealers and MROs installing EVOLVE in business aircraft.
• ELITE A/V Switcher Audio/Video cross-point switcher with 4 composite, 4 SDI, and 4 HDMI inputs (with 2 unswitched loop-outs) feeding 4 composite, 8 SDI, and 4 HDMI outputs, plus 12 configurable audio sources routed to 16 independent outputs with volume control and RS-232 control/maintenance ports.
• ELITE HD Series LCD Touchscreen Monitors Family of LCD HD touchscreen monitors available in 10-inch, 15-inch, 19-inch, 22-inch, 24-inch, and 32-inch sizes, with internal video switching between HD-SDI, composite, and HDMI inputs. Designed for galley/cabin control panel and bulkhead use when paired with the EXPLORE system.
• EMPIRE 4K Entertainment System High-end 4K and 8K cabin management and entertainment system for large-cabin business aircraft, including 4K OLED and LCD monitors, aircraft encoders/decoders, and a 32-port 10G network switch enabling simultaneous switching of up to 31 encoders, decoders, and monitors throughout the aircraft.
• Empire 32 Port 10G Network Switch Military-grade 32-port 10G network switch that forms the core of the EMPIRE Audio/Video Distribution System, enabling up to 31 individual encoders, decoders, and monitors to be switched simultaneously throughout the aircraft.
• EMPIRE 4K OLED Monitor Series 4K OLED display family available in 42-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch sizes for the EMPIRE ecosystem, providing high-end cabin entertainment for large-cabin business aircraft.
• Elevate 10 Channel Amplifier Modular 10-channel amplifier housing up to 5 audio amplifier cards plus an AC or DC power supply card, with full high-quality DSP audio switching and PA capability when paired with 2-channel audio amplifier cards. Designed for ELEVATE ecosystem installations in business aircraft.
• Elevate 8-Inch Subwoofer 8-inch subwoofer for cabin audio systems, part of the Elevate audio ecosystem used in business aircraft cabin installations.
• EXPLORE Moving Map System Software-defined moving map system available in SD, HD, and 4K variations, supporting composite, SDI, and HDMI outputs, with planned future SDI input for HUD overlay with real-time video. Functions as a drop-in replacement for Jetmap II and Airshow 400, 410, 500, Genesys, and 4000 systems, used by authorized CMS dealers and MROs performing entertainment upgrades.
• USB-C 40W Passenger Charging Port USB-C charging port providing 40W power output for passenger device charging in business aircraft cabins, part of the EVOLVE accessories ecosystem.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ACI JetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Strategic partnership between ACI Jet and CMS for first article installation of inflight cabin management system on Challenger 605 aircraft, applicable to Challenger 604 and 650 models. The project features 4K video, high-resolution audio, and modular cabin controls, enhancing passenger experience and installation efficiency. The collaboration aims to expand this technology to other aircraft including Bombardier Global series.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Technik: Provides VIP and business jet cabin completions, refurbishments, and IFE upgrades (e.g., nice HD, nicemedia). Comparable to CMS in the cabin retrofit/upgrade market, particularly for large-cabin Bombardier and Gulfstream platforms that overlap with CMS's target.
• Collins Aerospace: A major tier-1 aerospace supplier that provides cabin management and IFE systems (e.g., Venue) for business aviation and commercial aircraft. Comparable to CMS as the incumbent benchmark for wired/wireless cabin control that CMS's EVOLVE platform competes against in the retrofit channel.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Supplies cabin management systems (e.g., Ovation Select) and connectivity for business jets and airliners. Directly comparable as an established cabin technology provider against whom CMS positions its wireless, touchscreen approach.
• Panasonic Avionics: Global leader in in-flight entertainment and connectivity, primarily for commercial airlines but with adjacent business aviation offerings. Comparable as the benchmark IFE provider whose enterprise-scale CMS/IFE platforms define buyer expectations CMS must meet.

Direct peers

• TrueNorth Avionics: Provides cabin communications, connectivity, and integrated cabin control solutions for business aviation. Comparable to CMS as a niche avionics/cabin technology specialist competing in similar business jet retrofit programs.
• Flight Display Systems: Specialist in cabin management, moving map, and IFE retrofit solutions for business and VIP aircraft. Closely comparable to CMS as a focused retrofit-focused CMS/IFE vendor targeting the same dealer/MRO channel.

Regional players

• Banyan Air Service: FAA Part 145 MRO that performs business jet cabin upgrades and IFE retrofits. Comparable as both a representative authorized-dealer/installer profile and a regional retrofit competitor reaching the same end customers CMS targets.

Others

• StandardAero: Major business aviation MRO network that installs cabin upgrades on Bombardier and other platforms. Comparable as the type of authorized-dealer/installer through which CMS sells and as a partner for STC fielding at scale.

Emerging players

• Gogo Business Aviation: Provides connectivity, entertainment, and digital cabin services for business jets. Comparable to CMS as a business aviation-focused technology provider increasingly bundling cabin digital services into the cabin experience.
• Diehl Aviation: Supplies cabin lighting, IFE, and cabin system modules for commercial and business aircraft. Comparable as a multi-product cabin systems vendor with overlapping electronic and lighting/entertainment offerings relevant to CMS's ecosystem approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cmsaero
• Facebookfacebook.com/cmsaero
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cabin-management-solutions

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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