PS Engineering
PS Engineering, founded in 1985 and based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, designs and manufactures FAA-TSO-certified aircraft intercoms, audio panels, and digital audio management systems for general aviation, business aviation retrofits, and special-mission platforms, sold exclusively through 350+ authorized dealer-installers and OEM partners worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersLenoir City, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PS Engineering does
PS Engineering Inc is a privately held US manufacturer of aviation audio control systems, founded in 1985 in Lenoir City, Tennessee, and operating with a headcount of 11–50 employees. The company designs and builds intercoms, audio selector panels, and digital audio management hubs for general aviation, business aviation (including legacy Gulfstream and Falcon retrofit programs), and special-mission platforms (helicopter EMS, law enforcement, aerial firefighting, tactical). Its product portfolio spans roughly 25 SKUs organized into intercoms (PM1000II, PM3000, PM1200, aerocom III), general-aviation audio panels (PAR200B, PMA450B/C, PMA4000, PMA6000B, PMA7000 Series, PMA8000 Series), business-aviation controllers (PAC37, PAC45J/L, PMA8000E), and special-mission controllers (HUB50, PAC24, PAC45 family, PMA7000H/H-BT).
Core technology rests on proprietary DSP and analog/digital hardware: IntelliVox (Patent 6,493,450) provides per-microphone adaptive VOX squelch; IntelliAudio/MultiTalker (USAF-licensed Patent 7,391,877) applies Head-Related Transfer Function processing for spatial separation of multiple radios; flightmate/IRS provide cockpit audio recording and pilot-authored aural alerts; AMP provides active microphone noise reduction for open-cockpit warbirds; Soft Mute, Split Mode, and Swap Mode round out the patent estate. Products are FAA TSO and EASA ETSO certified and manufactured in the USA.
The business model is pure hardware: one-time perpetual license pricing ranging from $599.95 (aerocom III) to $43,495 (PAC37-3 ship set), with no recurring subscription revenue. Go-to-market is exclusively through a network of 350+ authorized dealer-installers worldwide (warranty validity requires authorized installation), supplemented by OEM supply relationships (Bell Helicopter PMA7000H standard on the Bell 429) and integration partnerships with glass-cockpit OEMs (Dynon SkyView HDX, Genesys IDU-680, Nighthawk Guardian, 360 Avionics, Falken FlightView). Marketing runs through industry trade shows (AEA, EAA AirVenture, HeliExpo/Verticon, NBAA), a YouTube demonstration channel, and dealer-led field activity.
PS Engineering firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PS Engineering
- Legal name
- PS Engineering Inc
- Website
- https://ps-engineering.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- PS Engineering, founded in 1985 and based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, designs and manufactures FAA-TSO-certified aircraft intercoms, audio panels, and digital audio management systems for general aviation, business aviation retrofits, and special-mission platforms, sold exclusively through 350+ authorized dealer-installers and OEM partners worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PS Engineering industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aviation Avionics
- NAICS
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)
- SIC
- Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Avionics Communication Systems (VHF/UHF/SATCOM/Data Link) (IMABAFAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Avionics Integration, Wiring Harnesses & Installation Kits (IMABAFAL), Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE)
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Where PS Engineering is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lenoir City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
PS Engineering business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Audio Hardware Sales: Revenue is generated primarily through the sale of avionics audio control systems, intercoms, and accessories. Products range from entry-level intercoms at ~$699 to advanced digital audio controllers priced up to $43,495. Both FAA TSO'd certified units for certified aircraft and non-certified versions for experimental aircraft are sold.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PM1000II - 4-place mono panel mount intercom |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PM1200 - 2-place high noise intercom with AMP |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | aerocom III - Portable 2-place intercom |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PM3000 - 4-place stereo panel mount intercom |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PMA4000 - World's smallest audio panel with intercom and IntelliVox |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PMA6000B - World's lowest cost FAA approved audio selector panel |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PMA450B - Advanced audio panel with IntelliAudio and dual Bluetooth |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PMA450C - Budget version of PMA450B |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PAR200B - Integrated audio panel with Trig TY91L Com radio and IntelliAudio |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PMA8000E - True dual audio panel system |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PAC37 - Plug and Play replacement for Baker 1045 (legacy business jets) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PAC45L with HUB45A - Business jet audio controller |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HUB50 / HUB45A digital audio hub |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PAC45A with HUB45A/HUB50 - Second generation digital audio controller |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | CTL-G - Comm Expander for factory audio systems |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PAC35 - Business aviation audio controller (drop-in for Baker B1035) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PAC45D - Dual audio control with single control head |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PAC45 - Digital audio control with MultiTalker for special mission |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PMA7000H - Helicopter and warbird audio panel with 10-place IntelliVox |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PMA7000H-BT - Helicopter audio panel with Bluetooth |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PAC24 - Helicopter and special mission audio controller |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Out-of-warranty repair flat fees |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
PS Engineering product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PS Engineering designs and manufactures FAA-TSO'd aircraft intercoms and audio control panels for general aviation, business aviation, and special mission aircraft. Its product portfolio includes mono and stereo panel-mount intercoms (PM1000II, PM3000, PM1200, aerocom III), advanced audio selector panels with Bluetooth and IntelliAudio (PMA450B/C, PMA6000B, PMA7000/8000 Series, PAR200B), digital audio controllers for business jets and helicopters (PAC24, PAC37, PAC45 family, PMA7000H), and the HUB50 iOS-configurable audio management hub. Products are sold exclusively through a network of over 350 authorized dealer/installers worldwide and supplied as OEM to aircraft and avionics manufacturers such as Bell Helicopter.
Product overview
PS Engineering is a specialized aviation audio control company offering intercoms and audio controllers for general aviation, special mission, and business aviation applications. The product portfolio includes: (1) Intercoms: PM1000II (4-place mono), PM3000 (stereo), PM1200 (high-noise), and aerocom III (portable) serving certified and experimental aircraft; (2) General Aviation Audio Panels: PAR200B (integrated with Trig radio), PMA450B/C, PMA4000, PMA6000B, PMA7000 Series, and PMA8000 Series; (3) Special Mission/Business Aviation: PAC24 (helicopter/KMA24 replacement), PAC37 (Baker 1045 plug-and-play), PAC45/PAC45A/PAC45D/PAC45J/PAC45L (digital with MultiTalker HRTF), CTL-G (expander), HUB50 (iOS-configurable hub), and PMA7000H/H-BT (helicopter); (4) Accessories: headset adapters, warning systems, speaker amplifiers, marker beacon receivers, expansion modules, and entertainment interfaces. Key patented technologies include IntelliVox (automatic VOX), IntelliAudio/MultiTalker (HRTF spatial audio), flightmate (recording/alerts), Soft Mute, Split Mode, Swap Mode, and AMP (active microphone processing). Products support Bluetooth connectivity and integrate with various glass cockpit platforms.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- IntelliVox: Patented automatic VOX system that continuously senses voice on each microphone and adjusts threshold based on ambient noise.
- IntelliAudio
- aerocom
- flightmate
- The Muse
Products and services
- PM1000II Intercom Most popular mono panel-mount 4-channel intercom with Soft Mute, pilot isolate, automatic fail-safe radio interconnect, independent pilot/copilot transmit, and 1-year Pro-Support warranty. List price $699.00.
- PM3000 Intercom
Quantifiable outcome
- First company to receive FAA approval under TSO C50c
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use PS Engineering
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
PS Engineering technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
AI capability8 records
Feature11 records
PS Engineering partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, significant, notable and core.
- Dynon GroupmajorPartnership to integrate PS Engineering's PMA450EX audio control system with the Dynon SkyView HDX glass-cockpit platform. The new interface brings premium audio management to SkyView HDX, streamlining installation and freeing valuable panel space with fully integrated audio management. CEO Greg Ledbetter noted 'Advanced avionics and premium audio performance, working together as one.'
- Nighthawk Flight Systems (Guardian)majorNew panel partnership for 2026. Nighthawk Flight Systems integrates PS Engineering PMA450C-RS232 and PMA450C-R audio panels into their Guardian certified glass-cockpit system.
- 360 Avionics (ELM800 & ELM1000 EFIS)majorNew panel partnership for 2026. 360 Avionics integrates PS Engineering PMA450EX and PMA450EX-R audio panels into their ELM800 and ELM1000 EFIS systems for the experimental aircraft market.
- Falken Avionics (FlightView EFIS)majorNew panel partnership for 2026. Falken Avionics integrates PS Engineering PMA450EX and PMA450EX-R audio panels into their FlightView EFIS system for experimental aircraft.
- Arrow AviationsignificantArrow Aviation selected the PAC45 digital audio system for Halo Flight's Bell 407Gxi HEMS upgrade. Arrow Aviation is a certified PS Engineering dealer and special mission installer, citing versatility, robust performance, ease of installation and operation.
- Rotortech Services IncnotableRotortech Services Inc (West Palm Beach, FL) completed installation of the PAC45L audio system in a Cessna 525 Citation to resolve poor audio quality issues. Previously installed PAC45 in an AugustaWestland AW109.
- West Star AviationsignificantWest Star Aviation completed installation of PAC45J Digital Audio Management System in a Dassault Falcon 2000, paired with Universal Avionics InSight flight deck. They are taking reservations for audio system upgrades fleet-wide.
- Trig Avionics, LTDcorePartnership with Trig Avionics for the design and supply of the TY91L remote-mounted COM radio that is integrated into the PAR200B audio panel. Trig is renowned for designing and manufacturing high-quality radios with excellent selectivity and AGC specifications. The TY91L provides minimum 6 watts output power with 8.33KHz or 25KHz spacing.
- Genesys AerosystemscoreGenesys Aerosystems IDU-680 avionics suite integrates with PS Engineering PAC45G audio system, offering a complete audio management solution. This partnership positions PS Engineering as the preferred audio management provider for next-generation glass-cockpit integration.
- Bell HelicoptercorePS Engineering's PMA7000H is the standard audio panel in the Bell 429 Business Class helicopter from first delivery. This OEM relationship is a significant endorsement of product quality and reliability.
- SEA (Southeast Aerospace)significantSEA announced a new STC to upgrade Hawker 800 Series aircraft with the Insight Integrated Flight Deck, which includes provisions for the PS Engineering PAC 45L audio system as an upgrade option.
- Bridger AerospacenotableFirst successful installation of the HUB50 audio management system by Bridger Aerospace. Their team endorsed the iOS app configurability for on-wing parameter setup.
- Trimec AviationnotableTrimec Aviation partnered with PS Engineering at NBAA-NBACE 2024 to exhibit the PAC37 plug-and-play audio solution for legacy business jets.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PS Engineering competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Genesys Aerosystems: Genesys Aerosystems produces the IDU-680 avionics suite and other helicopter/fixed-wing EFIS products, integrating PS Engineering's PAC45G audio system. It is both a technology partner and a competing avionics suite supplier targeting similar special-mission and helicopter customers.
- Dynon Group: Dynon (SkyView HDX, Advanced Flight Systems) is a leading supplier of glass-cockpit avionics for experimental and certified aircraft. It is both an integration partner for PS Engineering's PMA450EX and a competing avionics platform that bundles its own audio interfaces.
- North Atlantic Technologies (NAT): NAT produces the AMS-series audio controllers widely used in special-mission, business aviation, and helicopters — PS Engineering's PAC45 series is pin-compatible with NAT AMS to capture replacement and upgrade demand. NAT is the closest direct competitor in the special-mission audio controller category.
- Avidyne: Avidyne manufactures integrated avionics suites (Entegra, IFD series) for general aviation, including audio control functionality. It competes for the same GA retrofit and OEM slots where PS Engineering audio panels are often co-installed.
Emerging players
- Trig Avionics: Trig Avionics supplies the TY91L VHF COM radio integrated into PS Engineering's PAR200B audio panel. It is both a technology partner and a smaller competing avionics maker in the GA panel-mount space.
- Aspen Avionics: Aspen Avionics produces the Evolution glass-cockpit retrofit displays for general aviation. It competes for the same panel real estate and customer budgets as PS Engineering's audio panels in certified GA retrofit projects.
Broad incumbents
- Collins Aerospace: Collins Aerospace (RTX) is a major Tier 1 avionics OEM serving commercial, business, and military aviation with integrated audio, communication, and flight deck systems. It is a broad incumbent whose audio and intercom offerings overlap with PS Engineering in business and special-mission markets.
- Garmin: Garmin is the dominant avionics OEM in general aviation, producing integrated audio panels (GMA240/340/345), glass cockpits (G1000 NXi, G3000), and full avionics suites. PS Engineering competes directly by offering plug-and-play replacements for Garmin audio panels, but Garmin's suite bundling makes it the most important incumbent competitor.
- Universal Avionics: Universal Avionics (now part of Elbit Systems) provides the InSight flight deck and other avionics for business aviation, partnering with PS Engineering on Falcon 2000 installations (West Star Aviation). It is a broader competitor in business jet cockpits and a partner depending on the program.
- Honeywell Aerospace (Bendix King): Honeywell owns the legacy Bendix King line of audio panels (KMA24, KMA26) that PS Engineering targets as plug-and-play replacements. As a major avionics OEM across commercial and business aviation, Honeywell competes broadly and has deep integration with autopilot and flight deck systems.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance8 records
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PS Engineering leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
PS Engineering funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about PS Engineering
What does PS Engineering do?
PS Engineering designs and manufactures FAA-TSO'd aircraft intercoms and audio control panels for general aviation, business aviation, and special mission aircraft. Its product portfolio includes mono and stereo panel-mount intercoms (PM1000II, PM3000, PM1200, aerocom III), advanced audio selector panels with Bluetooth and IntelliAudio (PMA450B/C, PMA6000B, PMA7000/8000 Series, PAR200B), digital audio controllers for business jets and helicopters (PAC24, PAC37, PAC45 family, PMA7000H), and the HUB50 iOS-configurable audio management hub. Products are sold exclusively through a network of over 350 authorized dealer/installers worldwide and supplied as OEM to aircraft and avionics manufacturers such as Bell Helicopter.
Is PS Engineering a public or private company?
PS Engineering is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PS Engineering founded?
PS Engineering was founded in 1985. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is PS Engineering based?
PS Engineering is headquartered in Lenoir City, United States, in the North America region.
How does PS Engineering make money?
One revenue line is on record: audio Hardware Sales.
Who are PS Engineering's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Genesys Aerosystems, Dynon Group, North Atlantic Technologies (NAT) and Avidyne. Emerging players are Trig Avionics and Aspen Avionics. Broad incumbents are Collins Aerospace, Garmin, Universal Avionics and Honeywell Aerospace (Bendix King).
Does PS Engineering have an API?
No public API is recorded for PS Engineering.
What industry is PS Engineering in?
PS Engineering's product category is Aviation Avionics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAFAG, Avionics Communication Systems (VHF/UHF/SATCOM/Data Link), with a secondary code of IMABAFAL, Avionics Integration, Wiring Harnesses & Installation Kits. Its NAICS code is 336413 and its SIC code is 3728.