aerom

What aerom does

Aerom Sistemas de Transporte is a São Leopoldo, Brazil-based transportation technology company that develops, implements, and licenses automated urban transit systems. Its core product, the Aeromovel, is an automated people mover using proprietary pneumatic propulsion: stationary industrial fans pressurize air into a central duct within elevated guideways, propelling lightweight vehicles without onboard motors. The system is modular, operates on 30-meter curve radii and 10% gradients, and achieves energy efficiency up to 80% greater than conventional bus systems while costing approximately one-third of conventional metro infrastructure. Aerom holds the world's first SIL4 certification (CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129) for a pneumatic automated people mover at Guarulhos Airport. The company also holds a non-exclusive licensing agreement with UFRJ for MagLev-Cobra, a superconducting magnetic levitation system.

Aerom's business model combines three revenue streams: hardware/system implementation via project-based contracts (exemplified by the AeroGRU consortium at Guarulhos with FBS Construtora, HTB, and TS Infraestrutura), technology licensing (notably MagLev-Cobra), and professional services including feasibility studies, technical supervision, and certification support. The company sells to airports (GRU Airport, Juan Santamaría in Costa Rica, Porto Alegre), government transit authorities (Trensurb, Incofer), and special applications such as the Jakarta theme park. Distribution is enterprise field sales through international competitive bidding and direct government negotiation, complemented by event-driven visibility at industry conferences and hosted international delegations.

The company was founded in 1959 by Oskar Coester within the Coester Group, developed its first prototype in 1977, achieved commercial operation in Jakarta from 1989, and entered airport transit at Porto Alegre in 2013. Recent milestones include the Guarulhos international tender win in 2021, ISO 9001 certification in February 2023, the Costa Rica PPP agreement in May 2023, public operations launch at Guarulhos in February 2026, and the MagLev-Cobra UFRJ licensing deal in July 2026. CEO Marcus Coester leads strategic development, with Diego Abs (Systems Manager) and Eduardo Chrysostomo (Operational Director, Coester Group) forming the operational leadership.

Name

aerom

Legal name

Aerom Sistemas de Transporte

Website

https://aerom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aerom Sistemas de Transporte is a São Leopoldo, Brazil-based company that develops, implements, and licenses the Aeromovel pneumatic automated people mover and the licensed MagLev-Cobra system. It serves airport operators, government transit authorities, and municipalities across Brazil, Latin America, and Indonesia through project-based contracts and technology licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automated Urban Transit Systems

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHALANAI

Corporate Mobility & Ground Transport Management

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Technology & Distribution Services/Corporate Travel Solutions

SECONDARYIMAHAGAM

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

Keywords

• Automated people movers
• Pneumatic propulsion transit
• Airport transit systems
• Urban rail mobility
• Magnetic levitation transit

Headquarters

HQ city

São Leopoldo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation System Implementation: Aerom generates revenue through the design, construction, and implementation of Aeromovel automated transportation systems for airports, urban transit, and special applications. Revenue is project-based, derived from engineering contracts, system deployment, and consortium-led infrastructure projects such as the Guarulhos Airport connection.
2. Technology Licensing: Aerom licenses its Aeromovel technology to international partners and has signed a non-exclusive technology licensing agreement with UFRJ for MagLev-Cobra, granting rights to use, further develop, and commercially exploit transportation system technologies in Brazil and international markets.
3. Technical Services and Supervision: The company provides basic engineering, technical support, supervision, and certification services for international implementations, including feasibility studies, project oversight, and quality control as demonstrated in Costa Rica and Guarulhos projects.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aerom designs, manufactures, and implements automated urban transportation systems based on its proprietary pneumatic propulsion technology (Aeromovel) and a licensed superconducting magnetic levitation platform (MagLev-Cobra). The company delivers turnkey infrastructure projects for airports, urban transit corridors, and special applications, supplying vehicles (A100 and A200), elevated guideways, automation and control systems, and certification services. Revenue is generated through engineering contracts, consortium-led construction projects, technology licensing, and technical supervision services.

Product overview

Aerom offers two distinct automated urban mobility technologies: (1) Aeromovel System - a pneumatic propulsion-based automated people mover using stationary fans that pressurize air into a central duct within elevated guideways to propel lightweight vehicles. Available in A100 (150 passengers) and A200 (300 passengers) vehicle models. (2) MagLev-Cobra - a superconducting magnetic levitation system developed by UFRJ, licensed to Aerom, achieving contact-free levitation at speeds exceeding 70 km/h. Both systems target airports, urban transit corridors, and smart city applications, with commercial deployment at Guarulhos Airport and Porto Alegre Airport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aeromovel: Automated urban transportation system using pneumatic propulsion technology.
• MagLev-Cobra

Products and services

• Aeromovel System Automated people mover system using pneumatic propulsion technology with stationary fans pressurizing air into a central duct within elevated guideways, propelling lightweight vehicles without onboard motors. Targeted at airports, urban transit corridors, and special applications, with A100 and A200 vehicle variants and SIL4 safety certification.
• A100 Vehicle Aeromovel vehicle model with capacity for 150 passengers, operated at Porto Alegre Airport connecting to the Trensurb metro system.
• A200 Vehicle 24.7-meter articulated Aeromovel vehicle with capacity for 300 passengers, featuring enhanced suspension, propulsion panels, door systems, and brakes; operated at Porto Alegre and Guarulhos airports.
• MagLev-Cobra Superconducting magnetic levitation urban transit system developed by UFRJ, licensed to Aerom for commercial development. Uses high-temperature superconductors and rare-earth permanent magnets for contact-free levitation at speeds exceeding 70 km/h, with 50-meter curve radius and 15% gradient capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy efficiency up to 80% greater than conventional bus systems
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro)coreTechnology or Integration · 21 July 2026Non-exclusive technology licensing agreement granting Aerom rights to use, further develop, and commercially exploit MagLev-Cobra superconducting magnetic levitation transportation system. UFRJ retains IP ownership while Aerom supports continued technological development and pursues commercial opportunities. Project coordinated by Dr. Richard Stephan with FAPERJ funding.
• Movilisa Holding ConsortiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 May 2023Costa Rica-Panama consortium responsible for Public-Private Partnership structuring. Signed agreement with Aerom for licensing and implementation of Aeromovel in San José metropolitan region. Led by Humberto Ureña.
• Incofer (Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 23 May 2023Costa Rican Railway Company serving as granting authority for Aeromovel implementation. Part of the PPP agreement alongside Movilisa Holding and Alajuela municipality.
• COPPE/UFRJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerom developed new vehicle and control architecture for MagLev-Cobra through collaboration with COPPE/UFRJ, contributing to the evolution of the experimental platform currently operating on university campus.
• MarcopolomajorTechnology or IntegrationStrategic manufacturing partner for Aeromovel vehicle fabrication. Ecuador delegation visited Marcopolo facility in Caxias do Sul, RS to observe vehicle manufacturing process.
• Chicago BlowermajorTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partner supplying industrial blowers used in Aeromovel pneumatic propulsion system.
• PandrolmajorTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partner for rail infrastructure components in Central America implementations.
• SiemensmajorTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partner for automation and control systems in Central America implementations.
• AeroGRU ConsortiumcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsortium led by Aerom comprising FBS Construtora, HTB Engenharia e Construção, and TS Infraestrutura. Responsible for design and construction of Aeromovel system at Guarulhos International Airport connecting terminals 1, 2, and 3.
• Coester GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Aerom and Coester Automação. 65+ years of engineering and innovation in Brazil. Marcus Coester serves as CEO of both Aerom and the Coester Group. Group achieved ISO 9001 certification in 1996 for Coester Automação.
• GRU AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSão Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport operator and project partner for Aeromovel implementation. Joint phased operation with GRU Airport, ANAC, and regulatory bodies.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hitachi Rail: Global rail and APM manufacturer with monorail and automated metro offerings. Competes in the same airport and urban transit infrastructure market and offers comparable automated, driverless transit solutions at larger scale.
• CRRC: World's largest rolling stock manufacturer offering APM, monorail, maglev, and conventional rail. Competes internationally on price and financing packages, particularly in Belt-and-Road markets where Aerom also pursues airport and urban transit tenders.
• Siemens Mobility: Major rail and automated transit OEM and existing Aerom technology partner. Siemens supplies automation and control systems for Central American Aeromovel projects while also fielding competing metro/APM solutions (e.g., Val, Inspiro) at the same airport and urban transit tenders.

Direct peers

• Hyundai Rotem: Korean rail manufacturer offering APM, monorail, and light rail vehicles. Pursues emerging-market urban transit contracts with competitive pricing, similar to Aerom's positioning in Latin American airport and city mobility tenders.
• Alstom: Global leader in rail transportation and automated people movers (INNOVIA APM family), directly competing for the same airport and urban transit tenders as Aerom. Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier Transportation consolidated the APM market segment where Aeromovel competes.
• CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles): Spanish train and APM manufacturer with strong footprint in Latin America (e.g., São Paulo Metro, commuter rail). Directly comparable as an overseas rail OEM pursuing the same urban transit and airport projects Aerom targets across Brazil and the region.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Manufacturer of the Crystal Mover automated people mover (rubber-tired/cable-propelled), widely deployed at airports globally (e.g., Singapore Changi, Dubai). Directly comparable in product category (driverless APM serving airport terminals) to Aeromovel.

Emerging players

• BYD: Chinese EV and rail manufacturer with the SkyRail straddle-monorail product targeting emerging-market urban transit. Competes for similar budget-constrained city contracts where Aeromovel's cost advantage has historically been the differentiator.
• Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group: World leader in ropeway/cable-propelled urban transit (e.g., Aerial Tramways, Cable Liner Shuttle). Conceptually comparable as a non-conventional automated transit provider targeting airport and urban corridors where Aeromovel also deploys.
• Intamin Amusement Rides: Swiss engineering firm that has built cable- and pneumatic-propelled people mover systems for theme parks and airports. Comparable niche propulsion heritage and application footprint (tourism/theme park installations analogous to Jakarta Aeromovel deployment).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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