Diehl Aviation

Name

Diehl Aviation

Legal name

Diehl Aviation

Website

https://aoa-gauting.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Cabin Interiors and Systems

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE), Engine Control, Fuel & Ignition Systems (FADEC/Accessories) (IMABADAK)

Keywords

• Aircraft cabin interiors
• Avionics systems
• Cabin monuments
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Aircraft supply systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Cabin Systems OEM Supply: Original equipment manufacturing of cabin monuments, interiors, ducting, and aircraft systems supplied directly to aircraft manufacturers (OEMs) such as Airbus and Boeing for new aircraft assembly
2. Aftermarket and Spare Parts Services: Supply of spare parts, upgrade solutions, and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) services for existing aircraft fleets, maintaining recurring revenue from installed base
3. Military Aviation Solutions: Specialized military solutions including military-grade avionics and cabin systems for defense applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Diehl Aviation designs, manufactures, and supplies aircraft cabin interiors and systems through four strategic business fields: Cabin Monuments (galleys, lavatories, stowages and dividers), Interiors & Ducting (cabin and cargo linings, crew rest compartments, ducting solutions, overhead stowage compartments), Aircraft Systems (CANSAS cabin networking, cabin lighting, cockpit/display systems, integrated modular avionics, flight and engine controls, utilities, military solutions), and Supply Systems (air management, fire protection, oxygen supply, potable and waste water systems, rail fire protection). The company sells these as OEM equipment to aircraft manufacturers and airlines and supplements them with upgrade, AOG, and customer services.

Product overview

Diehl Aviation is a global partner for the aviation industry organized into four strategic business fields: Cabin Monuments (galleys, lavatories, stowages and dividers), Interiors & Ducting (cabin/cargo linings, crew rest compartments, ducting solutions, overhead stowage compartments), Aircraft Systems (CANSAS™, cabin lighting, cockpit/display systems, integrated modular avionics, flight/engine control, utilities, military solutions), and Supply Systems (air management, fire protection, oxygen supply, potable/waste water systems, rail fire protection). The company also offers upgrade solutions, AOG support, and customer services. With 5,651 employees, €1,434 million revenue, and 26 global locations, Diehl Aviation positions itself as an innovator in aircraft cabin technology and systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CANSAS (Cabin Area Network Systems & Services): Cabin Area Network Systems & Services - aircraft cabin networking solutions

Products and services

• Cabin Monuments (Galleys, Lavatories, Stowages and Dividers) Aircraft cabin monument units including galleys for food and beverage preparation and storage, lavatory units with integrated waste management, and stowage compartments and partition dividers. Sold to commercial aircraft OEMs for new aircraft assembly and to airlines for cabin refurbishment and upgrades.
• Interiors & Ducting (Cabin and Cargo Linings, Crew Rest Compartments, Ducting Solutions, Overhead Stowage Compartments) Aircraft interior lining systems for cabins and cargo areas, crew rest compartments for long-haul flight crew, ducting systems for air distribution and ventilation, and overhead stowage compartments for passenger luggage. Supplied to commercial aircraft OEMs and airlines.
• Aircraft Systems (CANSAS, Cabin Lighting, Cockpit and Display Systems, Integrated Modular Avionics, Flight and Engine Control Systems, Utilities, Military Solutions) Aircraft electronic and avionics systems including the CANSAS™ cabin area network platform, cabin lighting and interior function controls, cockpit and display systems, integrated modular avionics architecture, flight and engine control systems, utilities, and military-grade solutions. Supplied to commercial OEMs, airlines, and defense customers.
• Supply Systems (Air Management, Fire Protection, Oxygen Supply, Potable and Waste Water Systems, Rail Fire Protection) Aircraft supply and utility systems including air management for climate control, fire detection and suppression, oxygen generation and distribution, potable water storage and distribution plus waste water management for aircraft, and fire protection solutions adapted for the rail sector. Supplied to OEMs, airlines, defense customers, and rail operators.
• Upgrade Solutions Aircraft cabin upgrade and modernization services enabling airlines to retrofit existing fleets with current cabin technology, interiors, and systems.
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Services Emergency response and support services provided to airlines when aircraft require immediate attention on the ground, minimizing operational downtime.
• Customer Services Comprehensive customer support and maintenance services covering the installed base of Diehl Aviation cabin monuments, interiors, aircraft systems, and supply systems across global airline and OEM customers.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Collins Aerospace: Collins Aerospace (RTX) is the largest direct competitor in cabin interiors, seating, and avionics; it competes head-to-head with Diehl Aviation on aircraft systems, lighting, and cabin monuments for Airbus and Boeing platforms.
• Thales Avionics: Thales is a broad aerospace incumbent producing avionics, cockpit displays, and flight controls — directly comparable to Diehl Aviation's Aircraft Systems portfolio including integrated modular avionics and cockpit/display systems.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell Aerospace is a broad aerospace incumbent supplying avionics, flight management systems, and engine controls — overlapping Diehl's integrated modular avionics and flight/engine control products.
• GKN Aerospace: GKN Aerospace (Melrose Industries) is a major Tier-1 aerospace systems supplier with overlapping presence in airframe structures, ducting, and transparen products relevant to Diehl's Interiors & Ducting business.
• Spirit AeroSystems: Spirit AeroSystems is a leading aerostructures Tier-1 supplying fuselage, wing, and propulsion structures to Boeing and Airbus; while focused on primary structures, it competes with Diehl for adjacent interior/ducting content on major platforms.

Direct peers

• Safran Cabin: Safran Cabin (formerly Zodiac Aerospace) is a primary direct competitor in aircraft cabin interiors and galleys/lavatories, with similar OEM supply relationships and product overlap with Diehl's Cabin Monuments business.
• RECARO Aircraft Seating: RECARO Aircraft Seating is a leading direct competitor in commercial aircraft seating and a co-winner alongside Diehl Aviation in the Crystal Cabin Award 2026, with overlapping airline customers and cabin interior offerings.
• Jamco Corporation: Jamco is a Japanese cabin interiors specialist producing galleys, lavatories, and crew rests — closely comparable to Diehl Aviation's Cabin Monuments and Interiors & Ducting portfolios and frequently cited alongside Diehl as a top cabin interiors player.
• Panasonic Avionics: Panasonic Avionics supplies in-flight entertainment, cabin connectivity, and cabin management systems — directly overlapping Diehl's CANSAS networking and cabin systems offerings for commercial airlines.

Others

• Diehl Defence: Diehl Defence is a sister division of Diehl Aviation within the Diehl Stiftung conglomerate, sharing parent ownership and overlapping military customer relationships relevant to Diehl Aviation's military aviation solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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