AerX Labs

What AerX Labs does

AerX Labs is a Bangalore-based aerospace and simulation company founded in 2015 that designs, builds, and operates professional-grade certifiable flight simulators for defense forces, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and specialized civil aviation operators. Its core product line centers on Level D Full Flight Simulators (FFS) for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, featuring 6-DOF electric motion platforms, 200° x 60° field-of-view visual systems, and digital control loading — all qualified under EASA, FAA, ICAO, and DGCA frameworks. The company also produces rotary-wing procedure trainers (e.g., MH-60R Seahawk, Dhruv), aerial firefighting mission trainers (Air Tractor, Cessna 208, Turbo Commander 690), microlight and rowing simulators for the Indian Ministry of Defence, and airborne hardware such as the Vision Pro pilot-facing camera.

The technology stack integrates avionics, machine learning, and mixed reality. The flagship software product, Flight360, is an AI-powered Mission Planning and Debrief System that performs automated phase segregation, exceedance detection, and PFD/MFD-overlay playback synchronized with cockpit video. AerX sells through a Build, Operate, Maintain (BOM) model that transfers capital expenditure, certification, and lifecycle maintenance burden from the client to AerX, generating both upfront deployment revenue and recurring managed-service revenue.

AerX serves armed forces and government defense departments in India, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and North America. Key customers and partners include Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Tata Advance Systems Limited, the Royal Saudi Air Force, the Indian Ministry of Defence, and US-based AVC & Quantum3D. The company operates with 11-50 employees from its headquarters in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, and is led by co-founder Kartavya Gupta. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds to date, financing operations through defense contract advances.

Name

AerX Labs

Legal name

AerX Labs

Website

https://aerxlabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AerX Labs designs and operates Level D certifiable flight simulators and AI-powered mission debrief software under a Build-Operate-Maintain model, serving defense forces, aerospace OEMs, and aerial firefighting operators across India, the Middle East, and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flight Simulation Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Flight simulators
• Full flight simulator
• Flight training devices
• Aviation simulation
• Mission planning software

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full Flight Simulator Sales and Deployment: Sale and deployment of Level D certified full flight simulators (both fixed wing and rotary wing) to defense forces and OEMs through BOM model, including initial build, installation, and certification
2. Build, Operate, Maintain (BOM) Services: Ongoing operation and maintenance services for flight simulators under the BOM model, providing clients with hassle-free simulation solutions without capital expenditure burden, including technology upgrades and aircraft model updates
3. Simulation Software and AI Solutions: Sale of Flight360 AI-powered mission planning and debrief software, aerial firefighting mission trainers, and cockpit procedure trainers
4. Airborne Hardware Devices: Sale of Vision Pro cameras, data recording units, cockpit facing cameras, gimbal video feed simulation systems, and simulator instruments

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AerX Labs designs and delivers professional-grade, certifiable full flight simulators (fixed-wing and rotary-wing), procedure trainers, AI-powered mission planning and debrief software (Flight360), and airborne vision hardware for defense forces and aircraft OEMs, offered under a Build, Operate, Maintain (BOM) model.

Product overview

AerX Labs offers a comprehensive portfolio of flight simulation products centered on Full Flight Simulators (FFS) for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, available under an innovative Build, Operate, Maintain (BOM) model. The core product line includes Fixed Wing FFS, Rotary Wing FFS (Level D certified), and Rotary Wing Procedure Trainers. Complementing the simulators are software products like Flight360 (AI-powered Mission Planning and Debrief System), airborne devices including Vision Pro Camera, Data Recording Unit, and Cockpit Facing Camera, plus specialized training devices for aerial firefighting, microlight, and rowing applications. Flight360 integrates with simulators and Vision Pro to provide AI-powered debrief, exceedance detection, and 2D/3D playback capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flight360: AI-Powered Mission Planning and Debrief System (MPDS) designed for flight mission planning, execution, and review.
• Vision Pro
• Flight Training Devices

Products and services

• Fixed Wing FFS High-fidelity Full Flight Simulator for fixed-wing aircraft, providing immersive cockpit replica, motion system, visual system, and flight model replication for pilot training and certification.
• Rotary Wing FFS Level D certified Full Flight Simulator for rotary-wing aircraft, featuring a 6-DOF electric motion system, cockpit replica, visual system with 200 degree x 60 degree field of view, and AI-based debrief capabilities.
• Rotary Wing Procedure Trainer Procedural trainer for the MH-60R Seahawk and other specifications, providing cockpit familiarization, system management, emergency procedures training, and integrated debriefing systems.
• Flight360 AI-powered Mission Planning and Debrief System (MPDS) that integrates with simulators to provide advanced mission planning, AI-powered phase segregation, exceedance detection, 2D/3D flight playback, and PFD/MFD overlay on Vision Pro video.
• Vision Pro Camera Airborne pilot vision camera that integrates with Flight360 for synchronized video capture and flight parameter overlay during mission debrief.
• Gimbal Video Feed Simulation Simulation software for gimbal video feed training and analysis.
• Data Recording Unit Airborne data recording device for flight data capture and analysis.
• Cockpit Facing Camera Camera system for cockpit-facing video capture during flight training.
• Simulator Instruments Professional-grade certifiable simulator instruments for flight training devices.
• Aerial Firefighting Mission Trainer World's first aerial firefighting mission trainers, including simulators for Air Tractor aircraft and reconfigurable simulators for Cessna 208 and Turbo Commander 690.
• Microlight Simulator Flight simulator for microlight aircraft training, with 45 units supplied to the Indian Ministry of Defence.
• Rowing Simulator Training simulator for rowing operations, with 60 units supplied to the Indian Ministry of Defence.
• General Aviation Simulator Full flight simulator for general aviation aircraft (under development).

Quantifiable outcome

• Very high simulator uptime through proactive maintenance and rapid response
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MOU signed during Aero India 2023 focusing on collaboration in AR/VR technologies and Predictive Maintenance. Multiple successful bids and contracts awarded by HAL for various Flight Training Devices including Full Flight Simulators (FFS). Actively pursuing turnkey FFS opportunities with HAL and one of its Joint Ventures for the Dhruv Mk III/IV Helicopter.
• AVC & Quantum3D, UScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWon bid alongside AVC & Quantum3D for the modernization of the Bell 412 Helicopter for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This partnership enables international defense market access and highlights global reach and client trust.
• Tata Advance Systems LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint bid with Tata Advance System Limited for a prestigious Indian Air Force program, showcasing AerX's capability to contribute to national defense initiatives through strategic partnerships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Indra Sistemas: Indra is a Spanish defense and IT company that provides military training and simulation systems, particularly in European and LATAM defense markets. Comparable as a regional simulation provider, but with a European/NATO geographic focus rather than India/MENA.

Direct peers

• CAE Inc. CAE is the world's largest civil aviation training and simulation company, providing Level D full flight simulators and pilot training services across fixed- and rotary-wing platforms. It competes head-on with AerX in defense, business aviation and helicopter FFS markets.
• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International (a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary) is one of the largest providers of professional flight simulator-based training and Level D FFS devices for commercial, military and business aviation. Directly comparable in simulator manufacturing, training services and recurring support model.
• TRU Simulation + Training: TRU Simulation + Training (Textron) builds full flight simulators and training devices for rotary- and fixed-wing platforms serving defense and commercial customers. Directly comparable as a Level D FFS competitor targeting the same OEM and military customers.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a large defense prime with a broad portfolio that historically included military simulation and training systems. Competes with AerX across defense rotary-wing and ISR training programs as part of a much wider mission-systems catalog.
• Thales Group: Thales provides training and simulation solutions (including military FFS, mission training, and air defense training) within a broader aerospace, defense and digital identity portfolio. A broader incumbent that overlaps AerX in defense rotary/fixed-wing simulation and training services.

Emerging players

• Fidelis Simulation (formerly Ryan Aerospace): Fidelis Simulation develops reconfigurable helicopter procedure trainers and VR-based flight simulation devices for military and civil customers. Closely comparable emerging player focused on rotary-wing procedural training devices in AerX's main niche.

Others

• Quantum3D: Quantum3D is a US-based provider of real-time visual computing and simulation technology used in defense flight simulators. It is both a named AerX partner on the RSAF Bell 412 program and a competitor for visual/simulation subsystems inside the same customer opportunities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aerxlabs

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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