TDA Lefèbure

What TDA Lefèbure does

TDA Lefèbure (legal name: Techniques de Développement Aéroportuaire — T.D.A.) is a French private company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Dreux, France, specializing in 400Hz ground power supply systems for aircraft. Its portfolio centers on three functional layers: proprietary aircraft connectors (PR400, AN 400), ground pit infrastructure for fixed and pop-out power, fuel, data, and pre-conditioned air delivery (PCA Pit, B-Pit, Flex Pit, Pop-out Pit, Fuel Pit, Pop-up Pit, Access Pit), and supporting equipment such as the LOV 400 cable coiler and BC 400 control box. The company also designs, integrates, and delivers centralized or decentralized 400Hz power supply systems, including trailer-mounted mobile converters, and maintains both its own and third-party equipment. It operates as the exclusive distributor of Leoni Studer 400Hz cables across France, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, and holds an exclusive patent on a cybersecurity unit for military 400Hz converters.

The business model is enterprise project-based: long-cycle sales of custom-engineered hardware systems, professional installation and commissioning services, and recurring maintenance contracts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured per project over multi-year horizons. Customers are split between commercial airports (e.g., Paris Orly, Montpellier), military air bases (all French air bases with latest-generation aircraft, naval aviation squadrons, a Franco-German C-130J unit), and aircraft manufacturers. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and its products comply with ISO 6858, ISO 461-1/2, BS 4G 173-1, VG 96966-1, and MIL-C-7974D standards. Marketing is conducted through the company website (French/English), LinkedIn, and targeted industry events, with all distribution handled via direct enterprise sales rather than reseller networks.

Name

TDA Lefèbure

Legal name

LEFEBURE (TECHNIQUES DE DEVELOPPEMENT AEROPORTUAIRE – T.D.A.)

Website

https://tda-lefebure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TDA Lefèbure is a French industrial specialist, founded in 1986, designing and supplying 400Hz ground power systems, aircraft connectors, and ground pit infrastructure for commercial airports, military air bases, and aircraft manufacturers primarily in France and North Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Ground Support Equipment

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHABANAG

Ground Operations Decarbonization (electric GSE, renewable power, charging)

Travel & Hospitality/Airlines & Air Travel/Sustainability Initiatives in Aviation

SECONDARYIMABAGAJ

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Defense Electronics, Sensors & Radar

Keywords

• Aircraft ground power
• 400Hz power systems
• Airport infrastructure equipment
• Pre-conditioned air systems
• Aviation ground support

Headquarters

HQ city

Dreux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 400Hz Power Supply Systems: Design, integration, and delivery of centralized or decentralized 400Hz power supply systems, converting from 50/60Hz to aircraft-compatible power at the gate or avionics workshop benches.
2. Ground Infrastructure Equipment: Sales of ground pits (PCA Pit, B-Pit, Flex Pit, Pop-out Pit, Fuel Pit), cable coilers (LOV 400), and connection systems including the proprietary PR400 connector.
3. Installation and Commissioning Services: Professional services for integrating, installing, and commissioning 400Hz systems at airports and air bases, including under-jetway equipment and surface-mounted B-pit installations.
4. Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance services for company-supplied equipment as well as third-party 400Hz equipment and uninterruptible 50Hz power supplies. Engineering and technical team provides comprehensive support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TDA Lefèbure designs, produces, integrates, and maintains complete 400Hz ground power supply systems for aircraft at airports and air bases, converting 50/60Hz grid power to aircraft-compatible 400Hz power at gates and hangars. The company also manufactures proprietary ground infrastructure equipment including aircraft connectors (PR400), ground pits (PCA Pit, B-Pit, Flex Pit, Pop Out Pit, Fuel Pit), cable coilers, control boxes, and an exclusive patented cybersecurity unit for military aviation.

Product overview

TDA Lefèbure offers a comprehensive portfolio of 400Hz ground power systems and airport infrastructure products for the aerospace industry. The product line centers on the PR400 connector as the company's flagship proprietary aircraft power connector, complemented by the AN 400 and BC 400 control box for testing and maintenance. The LOV 400 cable coiler provides cable management solutions. Ground pit systems include the B-Pit (compact), Flex Pit (pop-out), Pop Out Pit (automatic), PCA Pit (pre-conditioned air), and Fuel Pit for fuel distribution, all designed for tarmac and maintenance hangar environments. Military-specific solutions include Pop-up Pits (borne escamotable), Access Pits, and an exclusive Cybersecurity Unit for converter protection. The company also provides 400Hz power supply system design, integration, delivery, and maintenance services, including trailer-mounted converters. The portfolio is completed by acting as the sole distributor of Leoni Studer 400Hz cables in France, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PR400 Aircraft Connector

Quantifiable outcome

• Montpellier Airport targeting 100% electric-powered aircraft layovers by 2025, eliminating diesel generators for stopovers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leoni StudercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTDA Lefèbure is the exclusive distributor of Leoni Studer 400Hz cables in France, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. This partnership provides access to high-quality cable products as part of complete 400Hz power supply system offerings.
• CIMC TiandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Orly Airport PCA (Pre-Conditioned Air) system installation project. CIMC Tianda contributed to the successful implementation of the first PCA systems at Paris Orly Airport.
• ITW GSEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Orly Airport PCA system installation project. ITW GSE contributed expertise to the successful deployment of first-generation PCA systems at Paris Orly Airport.
• Various 400Hz Equipment ManufacturersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership network with other 400Hz equipment manufacturers to offer customers comprehensive technical solutions with optimal logistics, quality, and responsiveness.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tronair: Manufacturer of aircraft ground support equipment including 400Hz power units, towbars and jacks. Overlaps directly with TDA on civil and military 400Hz ground power product categories and serves similar airport and MRO customers.
• ITW GSE: Global market leader in 400Hz ground power units (GPUs), PCA systems and pre-conditioned air equipment for airports. Most directly comparable to TDA given overlapping 400Hz and PCA product lines; TDA also lists ITW GSE as an active project partner at Paris Orly, confirming product parity and competitive overlap.
• CIMC Tianda: Chinese GSE manufacturer specializing in jet bridges, PCA systems and airport ground infrastructure including 400Hz power. Active partner with TDA on Paris Orly PCA deployment, indicating direct product overlap in PCA pits and 400Hz ground power supply systems.
• TLD Group (ALVEST): Global ground support equipment manufacturer offering 400Hz GPUs, PCA, air starters and complete airport GSE packages. Directly competes with TDA's PCA pit, B-pit and converter offerings on international tenders and is a comparable specialist in airport electrical ground infrastructure.

Others

• Leoni Studer (Leoni AG): Supplier of high-quality 400Hz cables for which TDA is the exclusive distributor across France, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. Adjacent supplier and partner rather than competitor, but product-category peer for the cable portion of the 400Hz system.

Broad incumbents

• Thales: European defense and aerospace group with cybersecurity and military base IT capabilities relevant to TDA's patented cybersecurity unit for 400Hz converters. Broader portfolio than TDA but competes in the secure military power supply domain.
• ABB: Global industrial and power conversion giant with installed base in airport power and uninterruptible power systems relevant to TDA's 400Hz converter scope. Competes on power electronics but as part of a much broader portfolio rather than as an aviation-specialist.
• Siemens: Diversified industrial conglomerate with airport electrification, power distribution and building systems offerings. Competes with TDA indirectly on grid-to-aircraft power infrastructure as part of a much wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/47250431

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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