What Aerolighting Sa does

Aerolighting SA is a privately held Swiss corporation founded around 2005, headquartered in Courtaman, Switzerland, that designs and manufactures LED-based aviation lighting systems for heliports, airfields, and obstruction marking. The product portfolio spans inset lights (the flagship HeliX series in 120mm, 140mm, and bidirectional variants), elevated and low-profile lights (LowdoLed MK3, HeLow), floodlights (FloodMax, FloodLED 4400), rotating and identification beacons, wind direction indicators, approach path indicators (HAPI Ext), portable lighting kits (HeliCase), obstruction lights (OBS X, OBS Mx series), and control systems including the HeliTracker transponder-based automated lighting controller with 100 km detection range. All products are engineered in Switzerland with CNC-machined aluminum construction and are certified to ICAO Annex 14, EASA, FAA, CAP437, UK CAA, CASA, DGAC, and OFAC standards, with proprietary technologies including SafeBeam NVG-compatible infrared LED optics and the WatBar lifetime waterproofing system.

The company sells B2B enterprise hardware on a quote-based, multi-year contract model through two channels: direct enterprise sales for hospitals, military bases, airports, and offshore platforms, and a worldwide reseller and partner network of specialized local companies providing installation and service. Reported scale includes 2,500+ installed heliports globally with approximately 250 new installations per year, 500+ products in stock, and 5–10 year product warranties. Named reference customers include Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, ADAC (German Automobile Club), and Rega (Swiss Air Rescue), with additional unnamed deployments across military bases and offshore platforms. Revenue and financial performance are not publicly disclosed, as is typical for Swiss private companies.

Name

Aerolighting Sa

Legal name

Aerolighting SA

Website

https://aerolighting.swiss

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aerolighting SA is a privately held Swiss manufacturer founded in 2005 that designs and produces certified LED aviation lighting systems — including inset lights, beacons, floodlights, obstruction lights, and automated controllers — for heliports, airfields, and offshore platforms worldwide, serving hospitals, military bases, airports, and emergency air-rescue operators through direct sales and a global reseller network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Lighting Systems

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Airfield, Marine & Transport Signaling Lighting (Runway/taxiway, obstruction, navigation/marker lights) (IMAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Helipad lighting systems
• Aviation obstruction lights
• Offshore helideck lighting
• ICAO-compliant airport lighting
• NVG-compatible LED lights

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfaux

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aviation Lighting Hardware Sales: Aerolighting generates revenue through the sale of LED lighting systems and accessories for heliports, airfields, and obstruction marking. Products include inset lights, elevated lights, floodlights, beacons, wind indicators, portable lighting kits, and automated control systems. The company sells directly to end customers and through reseller partners worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aerolighting SA designs and manufactures LED aviation lighting systems for heliports, airfields, and obstruction marking. The portfolio includes inset and elevated LED lights, floodlights, beacons, wind direction indicators, portable lighting kits, and automated detection/control systems such as the HeliTracker radar. Products are built in Switzerland, certified to ICAO, EASA, CAP437, FAA, CASA, DGAC, UK CAA, and OFAC standards, and sold to hospitals, military bases, offshore platforms, airports, and emergency services globally.

Product overview

Aerolighting SA is a Swiss manufacturer with over 20 years of expertise specializing in aviation lighting solutions for airfields, heliports, and obstacle marking. The core product portfolio centers on the HeliX Series of inset LED lights (available in 120mm, 140mm, and bidirectional variants) as the flagship technology platform. The product ecosystem encompasses multiple specialized lines: offshore-specific lighting (TDx TD/PM Circle-H system), elevated lights (LowdoLed MK3, HeLow Series), portable solutions (HeliCase), control systems (HeliTracker automated radar controller, ARC-357 radio and GSM controllers, Simple Heliport Controller, LBR II DA power supply), wind assessment tools (WDI 400/600 series), aviation beacons (AL-xFlash, AL-2000/3000/4000 rotating beacons), floodlights (FloodMax, FloodLED 4400), approach path indicators (HAPI Ext), obstruction lights (OBS X, OBS Mx series), and accessories (adapter rings, mounting bases). All products integrate standard protocols including KNX and DALI for building automation compatibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HeliX Series (Inset LED Heliport Light) Universal low-profile inset LED light for heliports and helipads, NVG-compatible with infrared capability, designed for ICAO/EASA/CAP437-certified installations.
• HeliX 120mm Series (Compact Inset Heliport Light) Compact 120mm inset LED heliport light for replacement purposes or installation into smaller aluminum profiles, compliant with ICAO, EASA, and CAP437 standards with NVG compatibility.
• HeliX 140mm Series (Standard Inset Heliport Light) Standard 140mm inset LED light for heliports and helipads, compliant with ICAO Annex 14 standards.
• HeliX-Bi Series (Bidirectional LED Light) Bidirectional inset LED light for both helipads and airports, machined from a single curve of solid aluminum block, designed to withstand passage of heavy ground vehicles. Used at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
• HFTR Series (Robust Heliport Light) High-resistance helipad light with robust aluminum cage protecting glass, eliminating contact risk during mechanical snow removal. Addressable, dimmable, and compatible with KNX and DALI systems.
• LowdoLed MK3 Series (Elevated Heliport Light) Rugged elevated LED light for helipad perimeter applications with built-in SafeBeam NVG technology for visible and infrared lighting, and ICAO-compliant frangible design.
• HeLow Series (Low Profile Heliport Light) Low profile elevated LED light complying with ICAO Annex 14 Vol II 50mm rules (2022), fixed directly to ground without flush-mounting base, with infrared light source for NVG operations.
• TDx TD/PM Circle-H Lighting System (Offshore Helideck Light) Robust low-profile LED helideck light for offshore installations, designed in accordance with CAP437 and ICAO standards, with 2.8mm glass protrusion, CNC-machined from solid aluminum, and lifetime waterproof guarantee.
• HeliCase (Portable Helipad Lighting System) All-in-one portable helipad lighting kit for emergency response and temporary helipads, in a waterproof anti-shock polypropylene suitcase with 6 lamps, 1000m remote control range, and over 160 hours battery life, deployable in under 5 minutes.
• WDI 400/600 Wall (Wall-Mounted Wind Direction Indicator) Internally illuminated wind direction indicator with red LED, wall-mountable design with tiltable mast for one-person windcone replacement, available with 4m or 6m mast length, with NVG/iControl options.
• WDI 400/600 (Wind Direction Indicator) Internally illuminated wind direction indicator with red LED, tiltable mast, durable synthetic textile, ICAO compliant with NVG/iControl options.
• OBS X (Universal Obstruction Light) Advanced universal low-intensity obstruction light with integrated photosensor, NVG-compatible infrared LEDs (SafeBeam LED system), alarm relay, IP68/69 waterproof quick-connect, user-selectable Type A or Type B mode, and lifetime exceeding 80,000 hours.
• OBS Mx A/B (Medium-Intensity Obstruction Light) Medium-intensity obstruction light combining Type A and Type B functionality in a single unit, switchable between A-only, B-only, or combined AB mode, with integrated photosensor, alarm relay, and Phoenix Contact IP68/69 connector.
• OBS Mx C (Medium-Intensity Type C Obstruction Light) Medium-intensity Type C obstruction light for aviation obstacle marking with simple and rugged unit design.
• HeliTracker (Automated Helipad Controller / Secondary Radar) Automated transponder tracking and detection system that acts as secondary radar for helipads, detecting aircraft up to 100km away, creating a virtual 3D detection zone, and automatically activating lighting with inclusive and exclusive transponder filtering modes.
• ARC-357 (Aviation Radio Controller) Pilot-controlled lighting system using VHF radio for airports and helipads without air traffic services, with three brightness levels (3-5-7), automatic switch-off after 15 minutes of inactivity, and no additional equipment needed in helicopter.
• ARC-357 GSM SmartControl (GSM Helipad Lighting Controller) Remote lighting control system using GSM network and smartphone, allowing pilots to activate lighting with a phone call and adjust intensity via SMS, with four relay outputs for equipment control.
• LBR II DA (Power Supply and Dimming Module) Power supply and dimming module controlling up to 35 inset or elevated LED lights, 480W output, plug-and-play installation, built-in alarm relay for fault indication, and 4-position brightness switch.
• Simple Heliport Controller (Universal Helipad Control Panel) Universal helipad control panel with integrated dimming and regulation, three models available with varied outputs, independent residual current circuit breakers, LBR II DA dimming module included, and IP66-rated painted steel enclosure.
• AL-xFlash (Heliport Identification Beacon) ICAO-compliant heliport identification beacon emitting Morse code H signal, with high-power asymmetric optics, dimmable design, IP68 waterproof connection, and industrial-grade components operating up to 85C.
• AL-2000/3000/4000 (Aeronautical Rotating Beacon) 2/3/4-head aeronautical rotating beacon compliant with ICAO Annex 14 Vol I and FAA L-801 standards, equipped with PAR 64 lamps (500W or 1000W), 26 flashes per minute, available in green (ground aerodromes) or yellow (water aerodromes).
• FloodMax (Heliport Floodlight) Heavy-duty asymmetric floodlight for large-scale helipads, with adjustable light deflector reducing black hole effect, dimmable from 5% to 100%, frangible breakable coupling for safety compliance, and KNX/DALI compatibility.
• FloodLED 4400 (Heliport LED Floodlight) High-power LED floodlight with narrow beam for surface lighting on helipads, addressable dimming and monitoring, KNX compatible, low-angle light beam ensuring ground visibility without glare, and frangible design meeting safety standards.
• HAPI Ext (Helicopter Approach Path Indicator) Helicopter Approach Path Indicator providing pilots with glide slope guidance through red/green light combinations, with LED-based optics exceeding ICAO/FAA/STANAG requirements, optional wireless control (900 MHz or 2.4 GHz), and 3/5-step wired control.
• HXX Base 150 (Shallow Mounting Base for Inset Helipad Lights) Shallow mounting base for 150mm inset LED lights designed for embedding in concrete or resin, with bottom or side cable entry options, robust aluminum construction, and junction box space.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ heliports equipped worldwide with 250 new installations annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Worldwide Reseller and Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAerolighting operates with a worldwide network of trusted resellers and partners. These are highly specialized local companies with deep expertise and perfect understanding of helipad, obstruction and offshore lighting requirements. Through this network, Aerolighting ensures local support, tailored solutions, and fast, reliable service wherever customers are located. Partners receive training and are fully familiar with Aerolighting products, ensuring perfect integration. Aerolighting offers attractive commercial conditions, proven product reliability, and a genuine long-term partnership approach.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avlite Systems: Manufacturer of solar- and AC-powered aviation lighting including runway, helipad, obstruction, and portable systems. Direct peer with overlapping heliport and obstruction lighting products serving similar airport, military, and emergency services customers.
• Carmanah Technologies (SPX): Specialty LED lighting provider for aviation, marine, and obstruction markets including solar-powered and AC airfield/obstruction lights. Direct peer offering overlap with Aerolighting's portable (HeliCase) and obstruction (OBS) product lines.
• Flash Technology (SPX): Manufacturer of obstruction lighting systems (low, medium, and high intensity) for towers, buildings, and aviation hazards. Direct peer in the obstruction lighting segment of Aerolighting's portfolio, particularly competing against the OBS X and OBS Mx product lines.
• ATG Airport (TKH Group): Manufacturer of airfield ground lighting systems and CCRs (constant current regulators), now part of TKH Group. Direct peer supplying complete airfield lighting packages to airports in direct competition with Aerolighting's expanding airport/heliport offerings.
• OCEM Airfield Lighting: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of airfield lighting systems including inset, elevated, approach, and PAPI lights. Direct peer competing in the same ICAO/EASA-compliant airfield lighting market with comparable product breadth to Aerolighting.
• TKH Airport Solutions (formerly EFB / ATG Airports): Specialized airfield lighting manufacturer (formerly EFB and ATG Airports, now consolidated under TKH Group) producing inset lights, elevated lights, regulators, and control systems for airfields. Direct peer offering an integrated product portfolio serving the same ICAO/FAA-compliant airport lighting market as Aerolighting.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace (Lighting): Broad aerospace incumbent with lighting products spanning aircraft interior/exterior, runway, and airfield applications. Competes as a broad incumbent with deep relationships across military and commercial aviation customers that Aerolighting also serves.
• ADB SAFEGATE: Global leader in airfield lighting, air traffic control, and gate solutions for airports. Directly comparable as a broad incumbent supplying runway, taxiway, and approach lighting systems to the same airport/airfield customer base that Aerolighting serves, though with a much broader portfolio beyond heliports.

Emerging players

• Multi Electric Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of obstruction lighting systems for towers, buildings, and aviation hazards. Emerging player with partial overlap in the obstruction lighting segment where Aerolighting competes with its OBS product family.

Regional players

• Youyang Airfield Lighting Equipment: Asia-Pacific manufacturer of airfield lighting equipment including inset lights, elevated lights, and PAPIs. Regional peer with comparable product lines serving primarily APAC airport customers, a geography where Aerolighting also has documented deployments (e.g., Vietnam).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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