What Advent Aircraft Systems does

Advent Aircraft Systems, Inc. designs, analyzes, manufactures, tests, certifies and supports proprietary braking systems and components for air vehicles. Its product portfolio centers on the patented Advent eABStm anti-skid braking system certified for aircraft equipped with manual brakes, a derivative eABS line for power-brake aircraft, the Advent PBS complete power brake system for crewed aircraft, and the Advent ePBStm electronically-controlled, stand-alone power brake system for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS/UAV). The company's technological scope spans hydraulic, electrohydraulic, electromechanical and electronic braking components, with vertical integration from design through FAA/military certification and aftermarket support.

The company operates as an enterprise B2B hardware supplier to aircraft OEMs, with its products embedded as line-fit equipment on Eclipse 500/550, Beechcraft King Air B200/B300/B300C, Pilatus PC-12/PC-12NG, and the Textron T-6 Texan II military trainer. Revenue is generated primarily through quoted OEM and dealer-network hardware sales for new aircraft development, in-production upgrades, and retrofit of in-service aircraft; pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a 1–10 employee base, Advent was acquired by Lee Air, Inc. on December 31, 2025, with operations relocated to Lee Air's 85,000 sq ft engineering facility in Wichita, Kansas, positioning the combined entity to scale production across general aviation, military and UAS braking markets.

The addressable market context is the global aircraft wheels and brakes segment, projected at $11.29 billion in 2025 growing to $16.12 billion by 2031 at a 6.12% CAGR, with electronic brake actuation adoption reaching 81% of Boeing 787 Dreamliner operators, signaling a directional industry shift toward electronically controlled braking architectures that align with Advent's product positioning.

Name

Advent Aircraft Systems

Legal name

Advent Aircraft Systems, Inc.

Website

https://adventaerospace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Advent Aircraft Systems designs, certifies and supports proprietary anti-skid and power brake systems for general aviation, military trainer and UAS platforms. The Tulsa, Oklahoma firm supplies line-fit braking systems to OEMs including Eclipse, Beechcraft, Pilatus and Textron.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Braking Systems

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Landing Gear Components & Subsystems (IMABANAK)

Keywords

• Aircraft braking systems
• Anti-skid braking technology
• Aviation brake components
• Electronic power brakes
• UAV braking solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Braking Systems and Components: Design, manufacture, certification, and support of proprietary braking systems and components for air vehicles including hydraulic, electrohydraulic, electromechanical and electronic systems. Revenue generated from original equipment sales to OEMs, dealer networks, and direct aircraft manufacturer relationships.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Advent Aircraft Systems designs, manufactures, and certifies proprietary aircraft braking systems, including the patented eABS electronic anti-skid braking system and the ePBS electronic power brake system for unmanned aerial systems. The company supplies complete, FAA- and military-qualified braking packages to crewed and uncrewed aircraft OEMs such as Eclipse Aerospace, Beechcraft (Textron), Pilatus, and the T-6 Texan II training program.

Product overview

Advent Aircraft Systems designs, analyzes, manufactures, tests, certifies and supports proprietary braking systems and components for air vehicles. The product portfolio centers on the patented Advent eABStm anti-skid braking system for manual brake aircraft and eABS systems for power brake aircraft. The company offers Complete Power Brake Systems (Advent PBS) for crewed aircraft and Advent ePBStm for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS/UAV). Products span hydraulic, electrohydraulic, electromechanical and electronic component technologies. Advent systems serve new aircraft development, in-production upgrades, and in-service retrofit applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Advent eABStm: Patented anti-skid braking system certified for aircraft equipped with manual brakes.
• Advent ePBStm
• Advent PBS

Products and services

• Advent eABS Electronic Anti-Skid Braking System A proprietary electronic anti-skid braking system designed and certified for crewed aircraft, providing controlled braking performance on fixed-wing platforms. It is supplied to aircraft OEMs such as Eclipse Aerospace, Beechcraft (Textron), Pilatus, and the T-6 Texan II military training program.
• Advent ePBS Electronic Power Brake System An electronic power brake system engineered for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), delivering compact, electronically controlled braking for UAV manufacturers and integrators.
• Advent PBS Power Brake System A complete power brake system offering for aircraft, complementing the eABS anti-skid system and supplied as part of Advent's integrated braking package to OEMs and operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81% of Boeing 787 Dreamliner operators have adopted Electric Brake Actuation Systems, indicating strong market shift toward electronic braking technology

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Lee AirflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2025Lee Air acquired Advent Aircraft Systems' assets on December 31, 2025. The transaction relocated Advent's operations to Lee Air's 85,000 sq ft engineering facility in Wichita, enabling expanded production of anti-skid braking systems for general aviation, military, and UAS markets. Advent's president stated the deal will help their aircraft braking systems realize their full market potential and meet increased production rates.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Crane Aerospace & Electronics: Major Tier-1 supplier of aircraft braking systems, anti-skid controllers, and landing gear components across commercial, military, and business aviation. Most direct incumbent competitor to Advent's eABS/PBS portfolio.
• Safran Landing Systems: World-leading manufacturer of landing gear and integrated braking systems for commercial aircraft and military platforms. Competes with Advent on power brake and anti-skid subsystems at the airframer tier.
• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Supplies electric brake actuation systems and anti-skid controllers used on platforms like the 787 and major military aircraft. Direct competitor in electronic braking, and the dominant supplier referenced by the 81% 787 adoption data point.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Provides braking control units, anti-skid systems, and integrated landing system components across business aviation and military aircraft. Overlaps with Advent's anti-skid controller and power brake offerings.
• Parker Hannifin Aerospace (Meggitt): Supplies wheels, brakes, and brake control systems through its Meggitt business for military and commercial platforms. Comparable braking-system product portfolio with broader scale and longer certification pedigree.
• TransDigm Group: Holds multiple niche aerospace component businesses (including legacy Esterline braking and anti-skid product lines) targeting proprietary, sole-source positions — the same strategy Advent pursues.

Direct peers

• ABS Aerospace: Specialist in aircraft anti-skid braking systems and brake control electronics, with focus on smaller platforms and retrofits. Closest head-to-head competitor in the same niche Advent occupies.
• Hydro-Aire (Crane subsidiary): Long-standing anti-skid braking system supplier for commercial and military aircraft under Crane Aerospace. Competes directly with Advent's eABS controllers on anti-skid control electronics.

Others

• Lee Air, Inc. Advent's parent company since the December 31, 2025 asset acquisition. Operates a Wichita aerospace engineering facility that now hosts Advent's production; relevant as both parent and adjacent aerospace engineering peer.

Emerging players

• Hermeus: Developer of the Quarterhorse hypersonic test aircraft, shown on Advent's website as a program using Advent braking technology. Representative emerging customer in advanced/high-speed air vehicles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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