What Luma Technologies does

Luma Technologies is a privately held, family-owned aerospace company founded in March 2006 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company designs and manufactures LED annunciator display panels and related cockpit switching products as drop-in replacements for obsolete incandescent annunciator systems in fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Its core technology centers on solid-state LED panels engineered for harsh aerospace environments, with sunlight-readable legends, low-temperature operation, optional NVIS (night vision imaging system) compatibility, and custom plastics fabrication, optical engineering, and circuit design performed in-house. Each panel is custom-configured per aircraft serial number and installed using existing mounting locations and connectors.

Luma's product portfolio covers 15+ aircraft platforms spanning regional airliners and cargo aircraft (DHC-8 Dash 8, Metroliner, EMB-120 Brasilia, Beech 99, King Air & 1900, Cessna Caravan and piston twins), business aviation (Beechjet, Conquest), and military rotorcraft (UH-60/S-70 Blackhawk, CH-47D Chinook, Bell 205/UH-1H, Bell 206, Bell 214ST/412/412EP). Products carry FAA, EASA, TCCA, and ANAC Brazil Supplemental Type Certificates, with an ISO9001/AS9100 quality system and FAA Repair Station certification (1LMR778B). The company offers 5-year warranties as standard (10-year on Conquest), positioning panels as lifetime-of-aircraft replacements that eliminate recurring bulb and cap assembly maintenance.

The business model is B2B hardware sales executed exclusively through a network of preferred maintenance shops, dealers, and MRO partners rather than direct-to-end-customer. Customers contact dealers with their aircraft serial number and a photo of the existing panel to receive a configured quote; most models ship within one week, with AOG and next-day shipping available. Revenue is generated primarily from one-time hardware purchases plus STC licensing, with no recurring subscription or service revenue. Upcoming product launches include Cessna Citation (STC ETA July 2026) and Pilatus PC-12 (STC ETA October 2026), extending the addressable fleet into business aviation and single-engine turboprop segments.

Name

Luma Technologies

Legal name

Luma Technologies, LLC

Website

https://lumatech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Luma Technologies is a family-owned aerospace manufacturer in Bellevue, WA that designs STC-certified LED annunciator panels as drop-in replacements for aging incandescent cockpit displays across 15+ fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft platforms, sold exclusively through a dealer and MRO network with FAA, EASA, TCCA, and ANAC approvals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Avionics Components

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Avionics & Electronics Repair (Bench Repair) (IMABALAE)

Keywords

• LED annunciator panels
• Aircraft cockpit displays
• Avionics replacement panels
• FAA STC certifications
• Aerospace lighting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. LED Annunciator Panel Sales: One-time hardware sales of LED replacement panels for aircraft. Panels are configured per aircraft serial number and ordered through dealers. Includes optional accessories like Master Warning/Caution switches.
2. STC Licensing: STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) licensing model where Luma holds FAA, EASA, TCCA, and ANAC approvals for their replacement panels, allowing installation across multiple aircraft models and regulatory jurisdictions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Luma Technologies designs and manufactures FAA, EASA, TCCA, and ANAC STC-certified LED annunciator panels as plug-and-play replacements for aging incandescent cockpit displays in fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The company sells aircraft-specific panel configurations for 14+ platforms (including King Air, Caravan, Twin Cessna, Dash-8, Metroliner, Beechjet, UH-60/S-70 Blackhawk, Bell series, CH-47D, Beech 99, and EMB 120) through a global network of preferred maintenance shops and MRO dealers.

Product overview

Luma Technologies is a family-owned aerospace company that designs and manufactures STC-certified LED annunciator panels as drop-in replacements for aging incandescent display systems in fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The product portfolio consists of core LED display panel modules for various aircraft platforms including King Air & 1900, Cessna 208 Caravan, Twin Cessna (340/402/414/421), Cessna Conquest I & II, DHC-8 Dash 8, Metroliner, Beechjet 400A, UH-60/S-70 Blackhawk, Bell 205/UH-1H, Bell 206 & 206L, Bell 214ST/412/412EP, CH-47D Chinook, Beech 99, and EMB 120 Brasilia. These solid-state LED panels eliminate the need for bulb and cap assembly replacements, offering 5-year warranties (10-year for Conquest) and FAA/EASA/Transport Canada/ANAC certifications. The company also offers accessory components such as the LT-2201 Master Warning/Caution/Engine Fire Switches and LED Gear Status Annunciators. Upcoming products in development include Cessna Citation (ETA July 2026) and Pilatus PC-12 (ETA October 2026) LED panels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• King Air & 1900 LED Display Panel Plug-and-play LED replacement for aging incandescent annunciator panels in King Air C90, F90, 200, 300/B300 (350), 1900, and Beech 99 aircraft. Features sunlight-readable illumination, 5-year warranty, and FAA approval (STC SA02133SE).
• Cessna 208 Caravan LED Display Panel Drop-in LED replacement for legacy incandescent annunciator panels in Cessna 208/208B Caravan aircraft. Offers plug-and-play installation, 5-year warranty, and FAA approval (STC SA02536SE). Trusted by over 100 operators worldwide.
• Twin Cessna LED Display Panel LED replacement panel for Cessna 340/340A, 402, 404, 414, and 421 aircraft. Features plug-and-play installation with existing mounting holes and connectors, FAA approval (STC SA02731SE), and sunlight-readable illumination.
• Cessna Conquest I & II LED Display Panel LED upgrade for Cessna 425 & 441 Conquest aircraft. Features 10-year warranty, plug-and-play installation with existing connectors, and FAA approval.
• DHC-8 Dash 8 LED Display Panel All-in-one LED replacement for legacy incandescent panels in DeHavilland DHC-8-100, 200, 300 aircraft. Features drop-in replacement design, 5-year warranty, and FAA/EASA/Transport Canada approval (STC ST02722SE). Over 100 panels sold to airline and cargo operators worldwide.
• Metroliner LED Display Panel LED replacement for legacy incandescent annunciator panels in Fairchild Metroliner SA226/227 aircraft. Features FAA approval, 5-year warranty, and design optimized for demanding cargo, charter and passenger operations.
• Beechjet 400A/400XP/400T LED Display Panel LED replacement for obsolete incandescent annunciator panels in Beechjet 400A, 400XP, 400T (T-1A) aircraft. Features plug-and-play installation, 5-year warranty, FAA approval, and laser-crisp sunlight-readable display lighting.
• UH-60 / S-70 Blackhawk LED Display Panel Mission-ready LED replacement for obsolete incandescent annunciator panels in Sikorsky UH-60/S-70 Blackhawk aircraft. Features plug-and-play installation, FAA approval, and includes MW/MC Six-Pack panels.
• Bell 205/UH-1H Huey LED Display Panel Mission-ready LED replacement for aging annunciator panels in Bell 205/UH-1H Huey aircraft. Features plug-and-play installation with DZUS fastener location, NVG compatible, FAA approval, and 5-year warranty.
• Bell 206 & 206L LED Display Panel LED replacement for aging annunciator panels in Bell 206, 206A, 206B/L aircraft. Features plug-and-play installation, 5-year warranty, FAA/Transport Canada approval, and sunlight-readable illumination.
• Bell 214ST/412 & 412EP LED Display Panel Mission-ready LED replacement for obsolete incandescent annunciator panels in Bell 214ST, 412 & 412EP aircraft. Features drop-in installation using existing dzus fastener location, 5-year warranty, FAA approval.
• CH-47D Chinook LED Display Panel Integrated LED caution advisory panel and warning/caution reset switches for Boeing Vertol CH-47D Chinook aircraft. Available through preferred maintenance shops with PMA certification.
• Beech 99 LED Display Panel LED replacement for aging incandescent panels in Beech 99 aircraft. Features FAA/EASA/Transport Canada/ANAC Brazil approval.
• EMB 120 Brasilia LED Display Panel LED replacement for obsolete incandescent annunciator panels in Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia aircraft. Features plug-and-play installation, 5-year warranty, and PMA certification.
• LT-2201 Master Warning/Caution/Engine Fire Switches LED switch replacements for DHC-8 Dash 8 aircraft. Over 450 switches sold/installed since 2019. Features molex mate n lock connector harness for quick disconnect installation under one hour per switch.
• LED Gear Status Annunciator LT-2103 LED gear status indicator for King Air aircraft. Estimated 4-hour installation time with included molex connectors and drill guide for glareshield mounting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most models ship within one week of configuration approval
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 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

One partnership is on record.

• Elliott AviationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerElliott Aviation provided installation photos for Luma products in G1000-equipped King Air aircraft. Relationship appears to be testimonial/case study basis rather than formal partnership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Universal Avionics: Supplies retrofit avionics and cockpit displays for business, regional, and military aircraft. Comparable as an established aftermarket avionics-display supplier with retrofit STC expertise.
• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Diversified Tier-1 aerospace supplier with broad cockpit display and avionics retrofit portfolios. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose legacy OEM role created the very obsolescence that drives Luma's aftermarket opportunity.
• Garmin: Global leader in integrated avionics including G1000/G3000 glass cockpits that increasingly subsume traditional annunciator panels. Represents both an OEM partner opportunity and a long-term competitive threat to panel-level retrofits like Luma's.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Major supplier of cockpit displays, avionics, and lighting systems for commercial and business aviation. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the aerospace displays space, though not focused on legacy panel retrofits.

Direct peers

• Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S): Produces flat-panel displays, air data systems, and integrated avionics for commercial and military aircraft retrofits. Comparable as a retrofit avionics-display specialist serving legacy platform upgrades.
• LoPresti Aviation: Specializes in STC-certified LED lighting and cockpit upgrades for general aviation aircraft. Highly comparable to Luma: small aftermarket supplier focused on drop-in LED retrofits for legacy aircraft with PMA/STC approvals.
• Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics: Manufactures and repairs cockpit instruments, avionics, and standby displays. Comparable as a specialty aerospace MRO/instrument supplier with both OEM and aftermarket exposure.
• Astronautics Corporation of America: Designs and manufactures avionics displays and cockpit instrumentation for military and commercial aircraft. Comparable as a cockpit-display focused aerospace supplier with both OEM and retrofit programs.

Others

• Elliott Aviation: Major MRO and avionics installation provider for King Air and other business aircraft. Already shown as a testimonial/installation partner for Luma; relevant as a channel/customer rather than a direct product competitor.

Emerging players

• Avidyne Corporation: Specializes in avionics and integrated flight decks for general aviation and light platforms. Comparable as a focused avionics-display supplier competing in retrofit markets with similar customer overlap on platforms like the King Air and Caravan.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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