What Blast Deflectors does

Blast Deflectors, Inc. (BDI), founded in 1957 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, designs, manufactures, and supplies jet blast deflectors and ground run-up enclosures for airports, aircraft manufacturers, defense installations, and MRO facilities globally. The company's product portfolio spans light-duty, heavy-duty, fiberglass, and portable jet blast deflectors; 3-sided and 4-sided ground run-up enclosures; blast walls and revetments; FOD barriers; acoustic barriers with proprietary Noiseblotter panels; end-around taxiway visual screens; and emerging vertiport/eVTOL/helipad solutions. Core technology relies on patented aerodynamic components and proven designs validated through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses, wind-tunnel testing, and acoustic modeling, with products rated for jet blast velocities up to 140 mph (225 km/hr) and configurations supporting aircraft up to and including A380 and Beluga XL.

BDI operates under an ISO 9001:2015 third-party-accredited quality management system and supports customers from early planning phases through commissioning, providing site evaluation, blast impact studies, CFD/acoustic analyses, budgets, and guide specifications. Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) hardware sales of custom-engineered deflectors and enclosures, and (2) professional engineering and design services bundled with hardware delivery. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting airports, aircraft OEMs, defense agencies, and MRO operators, supported by industry conference presence (e.g., inter airport Europe 2025), membership and leadership in the Airport Consultants Council, and Lunch & Learn educational programs. Customer logos include Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, GE Aviation, United Airlines, Emirates, FedEx, the US Army Corps of Engineers, Changi Airport, and Dublin Airport Authority, with over 1,500 completed projects across six continents.

The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent, or institutional investment. Recent developments include the appointment of Ross Titlow as President in July 2025 following the passing of former President Don Bergin, the addition of new engineering and sales development staff in 2025–2026, the receipt of the Bombardier Diamond Supplier Award in December 2024, and the formal launch of AAM/vertiport/eVTOL solutions extending the addressable market beyond traditional aviation infrastructure.

Name

Blast Deflectors

Legal name

Blast Deflectors, Inc.

Website

https://blastdeflectors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blast Deflectors, Inc. (BDI), founded 1957 in Reno, Nevada, designs and manufactures patented jet blast deflectors and ground run-up enclosures for airports, aircraft OEMs, defense bases, and MRO facilities worldwide, with 1,500+ completed projects across six continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Jet Blast Deflector Sales: Design, manufacture, and supply of jet blast deflectors and ground run-up enclosures. Products include light-duty, heavy-duty, fiberglass, and portable/temporary variants.
2. Engineering & Design Services: Technical support including site evaluation, blast impact studies, CFD analyses, acoustic analyses, budgets, and guide specifications from early planning phases.
3. Ground Run-up Enclosure Solutions: 3-sided and 4-sided ground run-up enclosures to reduce acoustic impacts of airport operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blast Deflectors, Inc. (BDI) designs, manufactures, and supplies jet blast deflectors and ground run-up enclosures for airports, defense installations, aircraft manufacturers, and MRO facilities. Products are offered in light-duty, heavy-duty, fiberglass, and portable variants, alongside acoustic barriers, blast walls, visual screens, and emerging eVTOL/vertiport solutions. The company complements its hardware with engineering and design services including site evaluation, blast impact studies, CFD analyses, acoustic analyses, and guide specifications delivered turnkey from planning through installation.

Product overview

Blast Deflectors, Inc. (BDI) is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of jet blast protection and ground run-up enclosures for airports. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products centered on Jet Blast Deflectors (available in light-duty, heavy-duty, fiberglass, and portable variants) and Ground Run-up Enclosures (3-sided and 4-sided configurations). Supporting these core offerings are specialized products including Blast Walls/Revetments, Defense Solutions, End Around Taxiway Visual Screens, FOD Barriers, and Acoustic Barriers featuring Noiseblotter panels. BDI also provides engineering services including CFD analyses, acoustic analyses, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Design Support for vertiport and eVTOL infrastructure. The company operates under an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and has delivered over 1,500 completed projects globally since 1957.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jet Blast Deflectors A range of jet blast deflectors and jet blast fences designed to protect airports from hazardous jet blast. Includes light-duty, heavy-duty, fiberglass, and portable/temporary variants used to protect personnel, vehicles, buildings, and infrastructure from jet blast velocities at airports, OEM facilities, MRO sites, and defense installations.
• Ground Run-up Enclosures 3-sided and 4-sided enclosures designed to reduce the acoustic impacts of airport engine testing operations. Used by airports, airlines, MRO providers, and OEMs to contain noise during engine run-ups while ensuring safe blast management.
• Blast Walls/Revetments Walls designed to protect against explosions and/or vehicles, providing safety barriers for airport facilities.
• End Around Taxiway Visual Screens Visual screening solutions to help avoid distractions to pilots caused by aircraft using an End Around Taxiway (EAT).
• Vertiport, eVTOL & Helipad Solutions Specialized solutions for advanced air mobility infrastructure including vertiports, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft facilities, and helipad installations.
• Defense Solutions Specialized blast protection solutions for military and defense applications at air bases, including heavy-duty deflectors for high-thrust military aircraft and afterburner operations.
• FOD Barriers Foreign Object Debris barriers to prevent FOD ingestion by aircraft engines.
• Acoustic Barriers Noise reduction barriers that incorporate Noiseblotter panels for airports with noise-sensitive neighboring areas.
• Engineering & Design Services Comprehensive engineering support including site evaluation, blast impact studies, CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analyses, acoustic analyses, and project planning services delivered turnkey alongside hardware installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ projects completed globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Vinci-AstaldiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for Santiago International Airport terminal expansion project. BDI supplied jet blast deflectors around terminal and heavy-duty deflector for engine run-up area.
• Clare Civil Engineering LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for Dublin Airport Phase 6C Apron project. Installation of curved jet blast deflector protecting service road.
• Manhattan ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for United Airlines Technical Operations Center at IAH. BDI supplied two 21-foot tall U-Series deflectors.
• Turner PCLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse North project requiring portable jet blast deflectors.
• Al Naboodah ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for Dubai International Airport T3 expansion project Phase II.
• New Orleans Iron WorksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport North Terminal project.
• KiewitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for Phoenix Sky Harbor West Hold Bay Jet Blast Fence project.
• Sinohydro-Gamuda-WCT JVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint venture contractor for Hamad International Airport CP10 isolation pad project in Doha.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mallaghan: Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of airport ground support equipment including deicers, catering trucks, and airside vehicles. Competes for similar airport customer relationships and engineering project work.
• Safeaero: Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of jet blast deflectors and ground run-up enclosures, the closest direct competitor to BDI in the same product category serving the same airport and aerospace OEM customers.
• AERO Specialties: Manufacturer and distributor of aircraft ground support equipment including tow bars, jacks, and refuelers. Targets similar FBO, MRO, and airline maintenance customers as BDI.
• FMT Aircraft Gate Support: Swedish manufacturer of aircraft gate support equipment, passenger boarding bridges, and airport ground support systems, targeting the same Scandinavian and European airport customers as BDI's regional projects.
• Global Ground Support: Provider of new and refurbished aircraft ground support equipment serving commercial, cargo, and military aviation customers worldwide with similar procurement relationships to BDI.

Broad incumbents

• TLD Group: Global manufacturer of airport ground support equipment including aircraft tow tractors, ground power units, and airside support vehicles. While not a direct jet blast deflector competitor, TLD serves the same airport operations buyers with an overlapping enterprise sales motion.
• Tronair: US-based manufacturer of aircraft ground support equipment, tow bars, jacks, and maintenance equipment serving commercial, business, and military aviation markets. Comparable airport/MRO customer base to BDI.
• ADB Safegate: Global provider of airport solutions including airfield lighting, visual aids, gate management, and airside systems. Competes for broader airport infrastructure budgets alongside BDI's blast and noise solutions.
• JBT Corporation (AeroTech): Major US-listed supplier of airport ground support equipment, gate equipment, and airside infrastructure. Competes with BDI at the airport-systems procurement level and is often on the same RFPs for terminal/apron equipment.
• Textron Aviation / GSE: Textron's ground support equipment portfolio (including Safeaero jet blast deflectors and TUG Technologies) competes with BDI across airport and defense end markets as part of a diversified aerospace conglomerate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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