AeroJones Aviation Technology Co.

What AeroJones Aviation Technology Co. does

AeroJones Aviation Technology Co., Ltd is a Taiwan-headquartered manufacturer and designer of light sport aircraft, flight simulators, and a helicopter ground trainer, with operating subsidiaries in Xiamen and Jiangsu (China) and Strausberg, Germany. Its flagship CTLS platform uses a proprietary carbon-fiber sandwich composite fuselage with Aramide-reinforced cockpit areas and integrates third-party subsystems including the Rotax 912 ULS/iS engine, Dynon Skyview SV-D1000 dual digital avionics, Garmin GPS and radio, a BRS whole-aircraft rescue parachute, and Neuform composite propellers. The company also sells a full-motion CTLS flight simulator, a static flight simulator, and the SVH-4 helicopter trainer for ground-based rotary-wing instruction.

The company monetizes through one-time aircraft and simulator hardware sales, professional flight training services, and after-sales maintenance and spare-parts support. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct offices in Taiwan, mainland China, and Germany, supplemented by regional dealer/distributor hubs covering Australia/New Zealand (Lockr Life Pty Ltd) and Southeast Asia (APUS-Flight Services GmbH). Customer segments include flight training schools, flying clubs, private aircraft owners, aviation tourism operators, and helicopter training facilities; pricing is quote-based with custom configurations rather than publicly disclosed. Marketing combines a multi-language website, active participation in Chinese and Asian aviation expos, an AeroJones Aero Club community channel, and XiaohongShu social engagement.

AeroJones holds three jurisdiction-specific airworthiness certifications — German ultralight (1997), FAA special light-sport (April 2005), and CAAC type certificate TC0037A-HD (July 2019) — alongside ISO9001 and LAMA production certifications. The CTLS recorded a 44,000 km around-the-world flight in 2010 and reached its 50th cumulative aircraft delivery by March 2023. Recent strategic activity includes Zhenjiang factory capacity build-out (November 2022), launch of the CTLSi electronic fuel-injection variant (February 2023), and first export of two CT-series aircraft to the United States (July 2025).

Name

AeroJones Aviation Technology Co.

Legal name

AeroJones Aviation Technology Co., Ltd

Website

https://aerojones.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AeroJones Aviation Technology Co., Ltd designs and manufactures carbon-fiber CTLS light sport aircraft, flight simulators, and the SVH-4 helicopter trainer for general aviation operators, flight training schools, and private owners, selling via direct offices in Taiwan, China, and Germany plus regional dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Training & Light Sport Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Business & General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAC)

Keywords

• Light sport aircraft
• Flight simulators
• General aviation
• Composite aircraft manufacturing
• Pilot training aircraft

Headquarters

HQ city

Taichung

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales: Sale of CTLS light sport aircraft and SVH-4 helicopter trainer as primary revenue stream. Aircraft sold directly and through dealer network globally.
2. Flight Simulators: Sale and delivery of full-motion and static flight simulators for CTLS aircraft training purposes.
3. Flight Training Services: Flying training center providing exploration flights, pilot license training courses, and aircraft type transition training for CTLS.
4. After-sales Services: Comprehensive after-sales support including maintenance services, spare parts, and customer service for Asia-Pacific region.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AeroJones Aviation Technology Co., Ltd manufactures and designs the CTLS light sport aircraft using composite carbon fiber fuselage technology, and produces full-motion and static flight simulators as well as the SVH-4 ground-based helicopter trainer. The company sells these aircraft and training devices to flight training schools, general aviation operators, private pilots, and aviation tourism companies across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CTLS Light Sport Aircraft Composite carbon fiber fuselage light sport aircraft equipped with a Rotax 912 ULS/iS engine, Dynon Skyview avionics, and a BRS whole-aircraft rescue parachute system; targeted at flight training schools, private owners, general aviation operators, and aviation tourism providers.
• SVH-4 Helicopter Trainer Proprietary ground-based helicopter training device that delivers realistic helicopter flight teaching to trainees on the ground; designed for helicopter pilot training schools and emergency rescue skill training facilities as a safe and economical alternative to in-air helicopter training.
• CTLS Full-Motion Flight Simulator

Quantifiable outcome

• Global market leader in light sport aircraft with best sales volume worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ROTAX (BRP-Rotax)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1997Engine supplier partnership with Austrian company ROTAX for 912 ULS and 912 iS engines. ROTAX is a super-strong and the most reliable engine for sports aircrafts. The partnership has been ongoing since 1997 when CTLS first received German airworthiness certification. ROTAX executives have visited AeroJones facilities to discuss technology cooperation and market development opportunities.
• Dynon AvionicscoreTechnology or IntegrationAvionics integration partner providing Skyview SV-D1000 dual digital screen systems for CTLS aircraft. Dynon avionics are integrated with traditional instruments and provide comprehensive flight data display.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationGPS and radio navigation equipment supplier providing Garmin GPS (Aera 795/796XM) and Garmin GTR225 radio systems integrated into CTLS avionics suite.
• BRS AerospacecoreTechnology or IntegrationWhole Aircraft Rescue Parachute System supplier providing emergency parachute systems for CTLS aircraft. BRS system reduces descent speed to minimum (~518 meters per minute) for maximum crew protection.
• Neuform PropellerscoreTechnology or IntegrationPropeller supplier providing three-blade composite propellers that are adjustable on ground for CTLS aircraft.
• Lockr Life Pty LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Center Australia and dealer for CTLS aircraft covering Australia and New Zealand markets. Australian dealer Michael Monck's team visited Xiamen production facility in January 2024 to discuss CTLS market promotion in Australia and New Zealand.
• APUS-Flight Services GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Center Indonesia covering Southeast Asian markets including Indonesia and surrounding countries.
• Asian General Aviation ExpominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint exhibition partnership with Asian General Aviation Expo (AERO ASIA), a collaboration between German Aero Expo and China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition. AeroJones participates as exhibitor at this regional trade show.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flight Design: German manufacturer of the original CT-series light sport aircraft, the design lineage that AeroJones produces under the CTLS/AJCT name. Direct comparable on product, certification footprint (German ultralight + FAA SLSA), and target customer (flight training schools and private owners).
• BRM Aero: Czech Republic manufacturer of the Bristell LSA family, a composite light sport aircraft sold globally. Comparable on product category (composite LSA), international certification footprint, and flight-school/private-owner customer mix.
• Tecnam: Italian light aircraft manufacturer producing the P92, P2002, P2006, and P2008 LSA/GA family. Closely comparable on product positioning (cost-efficient composite/light LSA), customer base (flight schools and private owners), and global dealer-supported distribution.
• Diamond Aircraft: Austria/Canada-based composite general aviation and LSA manufacturer (DA20, DA40, DA42, DA50). Comparable as a composite-construction GA/LSA OEM with international certifications and a strong flight-school customer base that overlaps AeroJones' core training segment.
• Evektor: Czech manufacturer of the SportStar and Harmony LSA line. Comparable as a European LSA OEM with composite construction, multiple international certifications, and a sales channel oriented to flight training organizations.

Emerging players

• CubCrafters: US-based light aircraft manufacturer producing LSA/SLSA variants of the Carbon Cub and XCub. Comparable as a niche composite LSA producer targeting adventure/private-owner and training customers, with a similar specialty-brand positioning versus large OEMs.
• Robin Aircraft: French manufacturer of composite DR400-series light aircraft. Comparable as a European composite-construction light aircraft OEM with a flight-school/private-owner customer base and international certification footprint.
• Aeroprakt: Ukrainian light sport aircraft OEM producing the A32 and A36 LSA family. Comparable as a niche composite LSA manufacturer selling internationally with multiple type certifications and flight-school customers.

Broad incumbents

• Cirrus Aircraft: US-based composite aircraft OEM and dominant player in the personal/owner-flown LSA/SR22 segment. Broader incumbent in the same general aviation category, with a far larger installed base, dealer network, and brand that AeroJones will compete against in the US and globally.
• Pipistrel: Slovenian LSA and electric aircraft pioneer (Virus, Velis Electro), now part of Textron eAviation. Comparable on product (LSA/composite light aircraft) and target markets; broader incumbent with deeper resources post-Textron acquisition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aerojones1
• Facebookfacebook.com/AeroJonesAviation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aerojonesaviation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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