Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best Washington based Aerospace companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Aerospace industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Washington Aerospace Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Blue Origin
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Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Stoke Space
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Stoke Space develops reusable rockets to provide the satellite industry with low-cost, on-demand access to and from any orbit.
BRINC
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BRINC builds technology in the service of public safety.
magniX
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magniX is bringing to market advanced all-electric propulsion systems for commercial aviation & defense.
Xplore
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Xplore is an agile space company dedicated to deep space exploration.
Spaceflight Industries
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Spaceflight Industries provides small-satellite services and solutions to enable new applications through the commercialization of space.
Radian
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Radian is building the world’s first truly reusable orbital aerospace vehicle.
BlackSky Global
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BlackSky Global is a satellite-imaging-as-a-service startup based in Seattle.
Starfish Space
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Starfish Space builds small space tugs to provide an on-demand in-space transportation service.
KinectAir
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KinectAir is the operating system for AAM. Enabling affordable small aircraft to be booked from smartphones using local community airports.
ZEVA AERO
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ZEVA designs and builds electric aircraft for mission critical travel.
Aviation Technical Services
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Aviation Technical Services is a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military aircraft.
Aerovel
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Aerovel is a developer of an unmanned aerial system used to offer reliable long-range imaging.
Positron Dynamics
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Positron dynamics develops positron beam technologies used in the testing of critical components in the aerospace and defense markets.
First Mode
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First Mode builds the barely possible to enable a sustainable future for everyone, everywhere.
AerLink
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AerLink develops Blockchain-based digital transformation solutions for the aviation financing sector.
Freefly Systems
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Freefly Systems develops MōVI camera gimbals and aerial UAV solutions for motion, picture & video.
Alaska Air Group
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Alaska Airlines is the eighth-largest U.S. airline based on passenger traffic and is the dominant U.S. West Coast air carrier.
Allied Telesis
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A Telesis operates sales, leasing, distribution, and maintenance facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Finland and China.
Insitu
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Insitu designs, develops, produces, and operates high-performance, cost-effective unmanned aircraft systems.
D & B Risk Management
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Drone and Balloon Risk Management was founded by an aerospace industrial designer with worldwide experience, and a network of aviation.
Leostella
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LeoStella is a satellite design and manufacturing company that develops propulsion systems and earth observation constellation components.
DiamondStream Partners
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DiamondStream Partners is a manager that invests in the future of travel and aviation.
Jetoptera
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Jetoptera is an aviation startup developing powerful UAVs and realistic flying cars to revolutionize the way they transport products.
Imaginetics
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An Auburn, Wash.-based maker of precision metal components and assemblies for the aerospace industry
Cub Crafters
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Cub Crafters is an aircraft manufacturer based in Yakima, Washington.
Gladiator Technologies
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Gladiator Technologies builds High Performance Inertial MEMS sensors and systems
Korry Electronics
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Korry has been a trusted name in human-machine interface (HMI) solutions for 75 years
PLEXSYS Interface Products
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PLEXSYS Interface Products specializes in modeling and simulation systems.
Onboard Systems International
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Onboard Systems International is designs and manufactures a complete line of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment.
Danner Corporation
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Danner Corporation is a manufacturing & engineering firm specializing in manufacture of the composite systems & the structures
Pexco Aerospace
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Pexco Aerospace is a manufacturing of extruded plastic interior parts.
Universal Aerospace
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Universal Aerospace manufactures and supplies machined and sheet metal parts to the aerospace and commercial aircraft industries.
Jamco America
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Jamco America is an aerospace company that manufactures, supplies & installs aircraft seatings, surfaces, nacelles and cabin parts.
EOSPACE
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EOSPACE is an electro-optic integrated circuits and components manufacturing company.
Exotic Metals
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Exotic Metals specializes in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art, high-strength complex hard-metal fabrications.
Tlg Aerospace
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TLG Aerospace has the capability to support the entire iterative aircraft design cycle from product development to certification.
iJet Technologies
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iJet Technologies develops technology solutions for the aviation industry and offers aircraft data collecting and disseminating solutions.
Hytek Finishes
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Hytek Finishes renders plating, anodize, titanium etch, non-destructive testing & organic coating services for aviation & aerospace sectors.
Northwest Aerospace Technologies
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Northwest Aerospace Technologies, Inc., an engineering services company, engages in aircraft modification engineering, certification.
Avtech Corp
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Avtech Corp is design, development, and manufacture of electronic systems for the aerospace industry.
JWD Machine
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JWD Machine, Inc. is a growing manufacturer of metal and composite parts and assemblies for customers in the aerospace.
Royell Manufacturing
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Royell Manufacturing serves the aerospace industry as a global supplier of machined & fabricated structural components, kits, & assemblies.
Heath Tecna
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Heath Tecna, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supplies interior products for the passenger aircraft industry worldwide.
Orion Aerospace
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Orion Aerospace provides precision manufacturing for aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and marine industries.
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GE Aviation provides commercial and military jet engines, components, avionics, and electric power and mechanical systems for aircrafts.
Ballard Technology
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Ballard Technology designs and produces avionics interface solutions for defense and commercial aerospace applications.
The Museum of Flight
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The Museum of Flight is one of the largest non-profit air and space museums in the world.
Tool Gauge
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Tool Gauge is an industrial company that manufacturers complex plastic and metal assemblies for the aerospace industry.
Greenpoint Technologies
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Greenpoint Technologies is the manufactuer of VIP Cabin Interiors for widebody aircraft and a BBJ completion center.
Blue Marble Space Institute of Science
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Blue Marble Space Institute of Science is a non-profit research institute studying Earth system science, space exploration, and humanity.
National Precision Bearing
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National Precision Bearing specializes in precision bearing solutions for aerospace, defence, medical and industrial applications.
Harper Engineering Company
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Harper Engineering Company designs and develops an array of mechanically engineered devices & composite components for aircraft interiors.
Collinear Group
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Collinear is a select group of aerospace experts who have been hand-picked to offer a wide variety of consulting and technical services.
Service Steel Aerospace
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Service Steel Aerospace is one of the largest aerospace steel and titanium distributors in the world.
Aerospace Orbit
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Aerospace Orbit is the newest addition to the ASAP Semiconductor family and was created to serve the aerospace and defense industries.
Sekisui Aerospace
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Sekisui Aerospace offers designing, testing, manufacturing composite products of Aerospace industry.
Windspeed Technologies
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Windspeed Technologies is an aerospace engineering services company offering full spectrum engineering services.
AR Aviation Services
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AR Aviation Services specializes in commercial aircraft component repair, structural repairs, airframe repairs and overhaul services.
Advanced Interactive Systems, Inc.
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Advanced Interactive Systems is a supplier of live fire specialized range facilities, virtual simulation products.
Cascade Gasket & Manufacturing
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Cascade Gasket & Manufacturing focuses on the production of compression molding. gasket fabrication, foam, sponges and clamp blocks.
Drone Africa
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Drone Africa specializing in drone based aerial photography & video.
Pacific Propeller International
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Pacific Propeller International manufactures new blades and offers repair and overhaul services to regional & transport propeller aircraft.
EDMO Distributors
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The world’s largest wholesale distributor of aircraft electronics, avionic test equipment, installation supplies.
PCC Aerostructures
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PCC Aerostructures provides mechanical, electromechanical integration, engineering, programming, and manufacturing solutions.
SkyOne Aerospace
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SkyOne Aerospace provides aviation repair, maintenance, and overhaul facility for military and commercial aircraft.
AEROMECH INCORPORATED
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AEROMECH INCORPORATED offers aircraft engineering, testing, and certification services to OEMs, airlines, and military people.
Pacific Coast Composites
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Pacific Coast Composites is committed to supplying the composite and metal bond repair industry with materials and accessories.
Raisbeck Engineering
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Raisbeck Engineering designs, develops, and markets performance improvement systems for business and commercial jet-powered aircraft.
Intertox
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Intertox is a scientific consulting firm that serves toxicological support to clients globally.
Majestic Aerotech
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Majestic Aerotech manufactures, rebuilds, re-certifies, supplies emergency medical products and aircraft parts.
JD Ott
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JD Ott is an aerospace precision manufacturer that handles fabrication, milling, turning, grinding, heat treatment and assembly of products.
Orbite
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Orbite is a space training company that offers space travel and luxury hospitality.
Aerofab NDT
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Aerofab NDT designs and manufactures non-destructive testing tools for the aerospace, military, and aviation sectors.
Waypoint Aeronautical
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Waypoint Aeronautical is a manufacturer of door, cabin trainers, and simulator products along with aeronautical engineering services.
Jemco Components & Fabrication
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Jemco Components & Fabrication is a precision machining and sheet metal fabrication company manufacturer of metal and plastic machine parts.
Hill AeroSystems
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Hill AeroSystems manufactures aerospace parts and provides CNC machining, waterjet, assembly, EDM, and reverse engineering services.
Precision Aerospace Products
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Precision Aerospace Products offers technical services, guidance, and expertise to the business and military aviation market.
Toray Composite Materials
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Toray Composite Materials provides composite materials.
Skycast Solutions
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We make the ‘TrayVu’ IFE system – the first integrated into the seat tray.
Innovative Composite Engineering
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ICE is the Carbon Fiber tubing manufacturer for the oil/gas, aerospace, heavy industrial and recreational markets.
NorthWest Research Associates
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NorthWest Research Associates is a research organization that specializes in geophysical and space sciences research and consulting.
Angeles Composite Technologies, Inc.
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ACTI is a world-class supplier of advanced structural composite assemblies and components
Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee
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AJAC is a nonprofit organization that develops aerospace & manufacturing apprenticeship programs for WA State.
Damar Aerosystems
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Damar Aerosystems is an aviation & aerospace company that provides sheet metal products.
Applied Database Technology
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Applied Database Technology provides solutions to companies that operate, maintain, repair and overhaul aircrafts.
Keltia Design
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Keltia Design is an engineering firm that specializes in training, technical recruitment and design services for the aerospace industry.
Port of Moses Lake
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Port of Moses Lake is an aviation, manufacturing, and technology hub in the Pacific Northwest.
Compensation Works
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Compensation Works specializes in clients develop and implement compensation programs.
Dualos
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Dualos manufactures aviation and aerospace components providing strategic business development.
ASKO PROCESSING
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ASKO has provided high-quality services to plate, paint, repair or recondition metal parts for aerospace & industrial applications.
Pipeline2Space
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Pipeline2space uses RAM-Accelerator technology to radically change the economics of space exploration.
Stara Space
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Stara provides secure data relay, storage, and computation for low earth orbit.
Vose Technical Systems
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Vose Technical Systems specializes in the acquisition and maintenance of federation military equipment.
Spokane International Airport
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Spokane International Airport specializes in cargo, commercial carriers and aircraft service operations.
Pacific Airways
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Pacific Airways is an international virtual airline firm. It offers some of the most modern aircraft available and more.
StratusG
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StratusG offers strategy development, data security, salesforce enablement, interim CIO, content management and drug development solutions.
Blue Streak Finishers
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An Everett, Wash.-based metal finishing company specializing in processing and related services for large complex aerostructures.
