What Aerosoft does

Aerosoft S.p.A. is an Italian engineering and manufacturing company founded in 1992 as a division of the privately held Trefin Group, headquartered at its CITEMA manufacturing facility in Capua, Italy. The company delivers integrated design-to-production services across six vertical markets — aeronautical, space, rail, automotive, naval and biomedical — serving blue-chip OEMs and government programs including Airbus (A350 XWB doors and fuselage sections), Boeing (787 structures), Leonardo, MBDA Italia, Fincantieri, Ferrari, Fiat Chrysler, the Italian Ministry of Defense and ESA space programs. Its technical stack spans CAD/CAE (CATIA, ANSYS, MSC Nastran, FEM/FEA, CFD), advanced materials (Toray Cetex TC1100 PPS thermoplastic composites, hybrid composite structures), and additive manufacturing (GE ADDITIVE ARCAM Q20 EBM for Ti6Al4V and Stratasys Fortus 450mc for engineering plastics), all consolidated under the EN 9100:2018 / AS 9100D and ISO 9001:2015 quality management system audited by Intertek.

The business operates on three revenue streams: professional engineering services (CAD design, structural analysis, FEM/CFD, certification documentation), hardware production through CITEMA (thermoformed thermoplastic composites and 3D-printed titanium parts), and R&D participation in co-funded programs such as Clean Aviation HERFUSE, Italian MoD PNRM-backed HYPERION hypersonic spaceplane, MUST (multifunctional EV structures), MARiS (recycled carbon fiber) and RICREARE (eco-friendly aircraft interiors) — with government co-funding typically structured at 50% match. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise sales, anchored on multi-year engineering service agreements with primes and consortium-level R&D contracts; the company operates from Italy (Capua, Turin, Rome), France (Toulouse/Aerosoft France SAS, a CIR-accredited research organization and Aerospace Valley member), Turkey (Bursa/DIZAYN) and the United States (Seattle/Aerosoft America), and is vertically integrated with sister companies Nauticad (naval engineering) and 3F&EDIN (software, digital transformation, embedded systems). Aerosoft is led by founder/President Francesco Floro Flores (Legion of Honour 2017, Italian Investor of the Year in France 2010) with Claudio Bertolucci as CEO, and the group reports over 400 employees and €30M+ in annual revenue.

Name

Aerosoft

Legal name

Aerosoft S.p.A.

Website

https://aerosoft.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aerosoft S.p.A. is an Italian engineering and manufacturing firm (founded 1992, Trefin Group) serving aerospace, automotive, naval, rail, space and biomedical OEMs with integrated design, FEA/CFD analysis and CITEMA production of thermoplastic composites and EBM titanium components.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Engineering Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Assemblies & Integration (Airframe Subassemblies) (IMABAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Aircraft Structures, Airframes & Composites (IMABAMAH), Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI), Nacelles, Fairings & Aerodynamic Structures (IMABAEAE)

Keywords

• Aerospace engineering services
• Automotive engineering services
• Additive manufacturing services
• Thermoplastic composite manufacturing
• Structural analysis consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Provides specialized engineering consulting services including CAD design, structural analysis, FEM/CFD simulations, and engineering documentation for aerospace, automotive, naval, rail, and biomedical sectors. Revenue derived from project-based consulting engagements with major OEM customers and defense programs.
2. Manufacturing Production: Produces advanced components in thermoplastic composites and additive manufacturing for aerospace and biomedical applications. Manufacturing services include thermoformed parts, 3D printed titanium implants, and custom aerospace structural components.
3. R&D Project Participation: Generates revenue through participation in government-funded research programs including European Framework Programs (H2020, Clean Sky, Clean Aviation), Italian Ministry of Defense (PNRM), and regional development funds. Co-funding arrangements typically split costs 50/50 with government bodies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aerosoft S.p.A. provides integrated engineering and manufacturing services across six sectors: aeronautical, space, rail, automotive, naval, and biomedical. Core services include CAD/CAM design, CAE/FEA structural analysis, CFD simulations, and full product industrialization. The company also operates the CITEMA manufacturing facility in Capua, producing high-tech components via thermoplastic composite thermoforming and Electron Beam Melting (EBM) additive manufacturing of titanium.

Product overview

Aerosoft S.p.A. is an Engineering & Manufacturing company offering integrated services across six sectors: Aeronautical, Space, Rail, Automotive, Naval, and Biomedical. The core offering combines engineering design services (mechanical/electrical), advanced manufacturing through the CITEMA facility, R&D, quality control, and technical documentation. The CITEMA manufacturing division in Capua specializes in press thermoforming of thermoplastic composites and Electron Beam Melting (EBM) additive manufacturing for titanium components. Engineering services span structural analysis using FEM/FEA and CFD simulations, 3D CAD modeling, and product industrialization across all served sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nauticad: Naval engineering division specializing in integrated design of hull and systems for yachts, military vessels, cruise ships and offshore platforms
• Aerosoft France

Products and services

• Aeronautical Engineering Services Specialized engineering services for the aeronautical sector covering the full project lifecycle from concept to certification. Services include structural design and analysis of complex aerostructures using aluminum and advanced composites, 3D modeling, static and dynamic structural analyses, fatigue studies, damage tolerance, CFD simulations, and crash analysis. Serves major aircraft OEMs such as Airbus and Boeing.
• Space Engineering Services Engineering services for space applications including thermal protection systems (TPS) development and structural analysis for spacecraft. Aerosoft has contributed to ESA's Node 3 module, Crew Return Vehicle, and Agile Satellite System programs.
• Rail Engineering Services Comprehensive rail sector engineering including project management, electrical and mechanical design, 3D modeling, structural analyses (static, fatigue, durability, dynamic), FEM modeling, CFD simulations for lubrication circuits and ventilation systems, HVAC systems, brake systems, crash analysis, and interior design.
• Automotive Engineering Services Advanced automotive engineering services spanning structural, aerodynamic, and functional component design. Includes interior trim (dashboard, door panel, center console), body-in-white design, optimization for performance and sustainability, using 3D modeling, DMU analysis, and FEM/CFD simulations. Customers include Ferrari, Fiat Chrysler, Ford Turkey, Toyota Turkey, and Tofas.
• Naval Engineering Services (Nauticad) Integrated naval engineering services delivered via the Nauticad division, including hull structure design, piping systems, cable tray systems, HVAC systems, and AC-Room electrical distribution. Covers vessels from mega-yachts to military ships and cruise ships. Major customer: Fincantieri.
• Biomedical Engineering Services Biomedical sector support including anatomical simulations for pre-operative planning, customized titanium biocompatible prostheses, orthopedic and dental prosthetic devices, surgical instruments, and digital segmentation of anatomical parts from CT or NMR images using EBM additive manufacturing.
• Press Thermoforming of Thermoplastic Composites

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in railway maintenance costs targeted through MonitoRail ultrasonic inspection system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• DAC - Distretto Aerospaziale della CampaniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Lead coordinator of HYPERION and HYPERION #2 hypersonic vehicle programs. DAC serves as technical coordinator and financial manager for the suborbital hypersonic spaceplane project aimed at air defense and microsatellite launch capabilities. Aerosoft contributes fuselage structural design and FEA analysis for the vehicle.
• CIRA - Centro Italiano di Ricerche AerospazialicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Aerospace research center contributing to HYPERION program with system definition, configuration analysis, and hybrid turbo-ramjet/rocket propulsion system development. Coordinates wind tunnel testing campaigns at INCAS (Romania) and CIRA facilities.
• MBDA ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Defense contractor designing front aerostructure (radome) for HYPERION hypersonic vehicle including RF design, mechanical and thermal design for hypersonic conditions, and ceramic/metal joint technologies.
• Leonardo S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Major aerospace and defense company leading HERFUSE project for hybrid-electric regional aircraft fuselage design. Leonardo serves as consortium leader for sustainable aviation development with Aerosoft responsible for AFT fuselage engineering.
• Clean Aviation Joint UndertakingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026EU public-private partnership funding the HERFUSE project for hydrogen-electric regional aircraft. Aerosoft leads WP7 and contributes to WP3, WP4, WP5, WP7 for AFT fuselage design and structural analysis.
• Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II (UNINA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing academic partner for aerothermodynamics, turbo-ramjet engine development, and aerospace structural research. Collaborated on HYPLANE project precursor and continues with HYPERION and multiple R&D programs.
• Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli (UNICAMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing GNC stability and control algorithms for HYPERION spaceplane and structural design of vertical tail fin. Active in multiple research consortia including OnPRE biomedical project.
• ENEAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian national agency for new technologies, energy and sustainable economic development. Partner in MARiS (recycled carbon fiber composites) and MUST (multifunctional structures for electric vehicles) projects.
• CNR - Istituto di Ricerche sulla CombustionemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Research Council institute collaborating on MEGARIS Stirling engine project and aerospace combustion research.
• Lead TechmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering company designing and building full-scale wing leading edge demonstrator for HYPERION, handling the most mechanically and thermally loaded component of the hypersonic vehicle.
• TECNOSISTEMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner responsible for internal component solutions, Digital Mock-Up development, configuration control, and wing structural design with FEM/FEA for HYPERION program.
• CALTECmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMechanical design partner for turbo-ramjet airbreathing engine and scaled technology demonstrator for HYPERION propulsion system validation.
• Trans-TechmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicro-company that originated HYPLANE concept (hypersonic aircraft precursor to HYPERION) over a decade ago. Supports system engineering and HYLAUNCH configuration for air-launch satellite deployment.
• Airbus AtlanticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Airbus aerostructures subsidiary participating in HERFUSE project for sustainable regional aircraft development.
• Airbus Defense and Space GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirbus defense and space division participating in HERFUSE sustainable aviation research program with Aerosoft contributing fuselage engineering.
• Airbus Defense and Space SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Airbus defense and space entity in HERFUSE consortium for hybrid-electric regional aircraft development.
• Airbus Helicopters España SAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirbus helicopter division participating in HERFUSE sustainable aviation research program.
• CETMAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center collaborating on RICREARE project for eco-friendly aeronautical interiors using cradle-to-cradle design principles.
• GEVEN S.p.A.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAeronautical interiors manufacturer leading RICREARE project for sustainable aircraft seat development using recycled composite materials.
• SKY TECNO S.R.L.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace interiors specialist participating in RICREARE eco-friendly aeronautical interiors project.
• CNR-IPCBmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNR Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials collaborating on MARiS recycled composite materials project.
• ATM SrlmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering company partnering on MARiS recycled carbon fiber composites and MUST multifunctional structures for electric vehicles projects.
• DLR - Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und RaumfahrtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman aerospace center participating in HERFUSE project for hybrid-electric regional aircraft research.
• EASN - European Aerospace Research NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean aerospace scientific network contributing to HERFUSE sustainable aviation research program.
• CEiiAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese engineering and technology center participating in HERFUSE project for sustainable regional aircraft.
• Trefin GroupcoreOthersParent industrial group encompassing Aerosoft, 3F&EDIN (IT/software), and Nauticad (naval engineering). Group generates over 30 million euros revenue with 400+ employees across multiple sectors.
• 3F&EDINcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in software development, digital transformation, AI, embedded systems, and industrial automation for aerospace, defense, banking, and smart cities.
• NauticadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company and leader in naval engineering, specialized in integrated hull and systems design for mega-yachts, military vessels, cruise ships, and offshore platforms. Engineers located at major Italian and French shipyards.
• Aerosoft France SAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench subsidiary based in Toulouse aerospace hub, accredited research organization by French Ministry of Research (CIR) and member of Aerospace Valley cluster.
• Italian Ministry of Defense - PNRMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment defense ministry co-funding HYPERION and HYPERION #2 programs at 50% through National Military Research Programme (PNRM 2020, PNRM 2024).
• Regione CampaniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government co-funding multiple projects including CIRCE (recycled composites), CITEMA manufacturing facility, and various FESR programs for aerospace technology development.
• MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in ItalymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian ministry funding MUST (2025-27), MARiS, RICREARE, NEMESI projects through Innovation Agreements (Accordi per l'Innovazione) and industrial development programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sonaca Group: Belgian aerospace manufacturer producing aerostructures (wing components, fuselage panels) for Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, and Embraer — directly comparable to Aerosoft's structural components and aerostructures offering across both commercial and defense programs.
• Latecoere: Latecoere is a French Tier-1 aerospace supplier of aerostructures (fuselage sections, doors, wiring) and is a direct competitor to Aerosoft in the European airframe subassemblies segment, with similar customer overlap at Airbus and Boeing.
• Piaggio Aerospace: Italian aerospace manufacturer of business and special mission aircraft (P.180 Avanti) with engineering services in aerostructures and defense. Comparable Italian aerospace peer with overlapping sector exposure and similar scale.
• SABCA (Société Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aéronautiques): Belgian aerostructures manufacturer producing structural assemblies for Airbus, Dassault, and Lockheed Martin (F-35). Comparable mid-tier European aerostructures peer with similar civil/defense mix to Aerosoft.
• Figeac Aero: Figeac Aero is a French Tier-1 aerostructures manufacturer producing structural parts and sub-assemblies for Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Dassault — directly comparable to Aerosoft's aerostructures and structural components business, with similar exposure to A350/Boeing platforms.
• Magnaghi Aeronautica: Italian aerostructures manufacturer producing hydraulic and fuel system components, structural parts for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft — a closely comparable Italian-domestic Tier-2 supplier to Aerosoft with overlapping defense and commercial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Avio Aero (GE Aerospace): Italian aerospace propulsion subsidiary of GE Aerospace producing engine components and modules — adjacent incumbent that shares Aerosoft's Italian aerospace ecosystem, university partnerships, and defense customers.
• Spirit AeroSystems: Spirit AeroSystems is the world's largest independent aerostructures manufacturer (fuselage, wings, nacelles for Boeing 787/737, Airbus A350/A320). Represents the scaled end of Aerosoft's competitive landscape with overlapping platforms.
• GKN Aerospace: GKN Aerospace (owned by Melrose Industries) is a global Tier-1 supplier of aerostructures, engine components, and additive-manufactured titanium parts — much larger incumbent that competes with Aerosoft across multiple Airbus and Boeing platforms with broader capabilities.

Regional players

• Fokker Techniek / GKN Fokker: Dutch aerostructures manufacturer producing thermoplastic composite components and landing gear systems — strong comparable to Aerosoft's thermoplastic composite capabilities and Airbus-adjacent customer base, with complementary North-West European footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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