What Airborne Technologies does

Airborne Technologies GmbH is an Austrian aerospace integrator headquartered in Wiener Neustadt that designs, certifies, and installs mission systems on fixed-wing aircraft for defense, border, maritime, and public-safety operators. Founded in 2008, the firm holds EASA Part 21 J (Design), Part 21 G (Production), and Part 145 (Maintenance) approvals, and has accumulated 100+ Supplemental Type Certificates and 300+ aircraft modifications across customers in more than 40 countries, including the Danish Home Guard, German Police, Polish Police, Slovenian Ministry of Interior, Bulgarian Border Guard, Spanish maritime safety agency SASEMAR, UK Police NPAS, REGA, and UAE Government.

Its core technology stack comprises Airborne LINX, an open-architecture mission-management system that fuses EO/IR, radar, AIS, and SIGINT sensor inputs with 3G-5G data-link capability, and the SCAR-Pod family of self-contained surveillance pods. Programs are delivered end-to-end: feasibility studies, sensor selection and procurement, airframe modification, EASA certification, ground-station deployment, crew training, and through-life support. Airborne also functions as a tier-1 systems-integration partner to OEMs such as Airbus Defence and Space and to large systems houses such as Indra, including the April 2026 selection for A400M ISR integration.

Revenue is generated on a project basis via fixed-price modification contracts, sensor procurement pass-through, certification deliverables, and multi-year support engagements with government and OEM counterparties. The company is privately held and founder-owned, with a global partner network that extends commercial reach beyond its 11-50 employee base, and currently maintains operational hubs in Wiener Neustadt and Dubai.

Name

Airborne Technologies

Legal name

Airborne Technologies GmbH

Website

https://airbornetechnologies.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airborne Technologies GmbH, founded in 2008 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, modifies aircraft and integrates ISR mission systems (Airborne LINX, SCAR-Pod) under EASA Part 21 J/G and Part 145 approvals for defense, border, maritime, and public-safety operators in 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Mission Aircraft Modification and Integration

NAICS

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

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol) (IMABAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Aircraft Platforms (Fixed-Wing) (IMABAMAA), Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC), Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) & Avionics Computing Platforms (IMABAFAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft mission integration
• ISR system integration
• Special mission aircraft
• Aerial surveillance systems
• EASA aircraft modification

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiener Neustadt

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Modification and Integration Services: Complete design, engineering, production, installation, testing, and EASA certification of special mission equipment into new and existing aircraft. Projects are custom, complex engagements typically for government and law enforcement customers.
2. Mission Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary mission products including SCAR-Pods, workstations, camera lifts, brackets, and radomes as standalone products or as part of complete integration projects.
3. EASA Certification Services: As an EASA Part 21 J Design Organization, the company certifies aircraft modifications through Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs).
4. Training and Support Services: Ongoing training for aircraft maintenance personnel and flight crews on new systems, as well as maintenance and support services through their EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Airborne Technologies designs, engineers, produces, installs, tests, and EASA-certifies special mission equipment into fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles, converting general aviation airframes into ISR, search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime patrol platforms. The company's proprietary Airborne LINX mission management system connects and controls all sensors, cameras, communications, and workstations, and is complemented by a modular SCAR-Pod product family for rapid mission reconfiguration.

Product overview

Airborne Technologies is a special mission aircraft modification company offering an integrated suite of products and services centered around the Airborne LINX mission management system. The portfolio includes the SCAR-Pod family (EO/IR, RADAR, and VIDAR variants) for quick-mount surveillance pods, customized carbon fiber workstations, Mission Management Unit (MMU) for operator control, camera lifts (internal and external), brackets, and radomes. The company provides EASA-certified design, production, and maintenance services for modifying fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and UAV platforms for ISR, SAR, aerial surveying, law enforcement, and maritime patrol missions. The Airborne LINX system serves as the core platform connecting all sensors, communication equipment, and operator interfaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Airborne LINX: Mission management and integration system platform that enables operators to control the full surveillance architecture via touchscreen. Includes the Mission Management Unit (MMU), workstations, and connect & control capabilities.
• SCAR-Pod
• Airborne LINX Workstation
• Mission Management Unit (MMU)
• CLEAR VIEW Exhaust Deflector Kit

Products and services

• Airborne LINX Mission Management System

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-minute SCAR-Pod installation time enables rapid mission configuration changes without aircraft downtime
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Airbus Defence & SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as system integration partner by Airbus to integrate ISR solutions into the A400M platform. This represents a significant milestone for the company, being recognized by a major OEM for ISR integration capabilities.
• Pilatus AircraftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAircraft manufacturer partner for integration of special mission equipment into Pilatus aircraft platforms.
• De Havilland (Viking)coreTechnology or IntegrationJoint demo platform partnership - missionized Twin Otter demonstrator aircraft for world tour carrying SCAR-Pods.
• Leonardo HelicopterscoreTechnology or IntegrationAircraft manufacturer partner for AW109, AW139, and other Leonardo helicopter platforms.
• L3Harris WESCAMcoreTechnology or IntegrationSensor manufacturer partner providing EO/IR camera systems including WESCAM MX-10, MX-15 for integration into surveillance platforms.
• HensoldtcoreTechnology or IntegrationAerial surveillance sensor partner providing Argos cameras and other surveillance technology for integration.
• FLIR SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationSensor manufacturer partner providing thermal and electro-optical imaging systems.
• Smith MyerscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection, Location & Communication system integration into surveillance platforms.
• Trakka SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationAerial surveillance partner providing TC-300 and TC-375 cameras, A-800 searchlights, and TM-100 augmented reality systems.
• RIEGLcoreTechnology or IntegrationSensor partner for laser scanning systems including VQ-780i, VQ-1560II, and other RIEGL lidar sensors for aerial surveying.
• Norwegian Aviation and Defence Group (NADG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned MoU for cooperation in development and integration for Norwegian market.
• LIMA Aviation LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in UAE for implementation of Artemis system and AW139 modifications for UAE government customer.
• Zimex Aviation Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss subcontractor partnership for Danish Home Guard patrol aircraft project.
• JB Investments Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor partnership for Polish Police Bell 407GXi helicopter upgrades.
• SchiebelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor for iSAR SASEMAR initiative, providing aircraft modifications for CASA CN-235 and AW139 platforms.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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