This article showcases our top picks for the best Connecticut 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
Top Connecticut Aerospace Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
General Digital Corporation
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Rugged monitor manufacturer; display enhancements; develop/test safety-critical software for aerospace, medical, transportation, etc.
Franklin Products
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Franklin Products is a respected partner in the airline industry.
ACMT
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ACMT is an advanced aerospace manufacturing company that has specialized in complex sheet metal fabrication and composites.
Habco
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HABCO has been synonymous with providing innovative support and test equipment, engine tooling and RFID tool control in aerospace.
Birken Manufacturing
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Birken is providing CNC machining and engine component designing services for the aerospace industry.
EDAC Technologies Corp.
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EDAC Technologies Corp. is a diversified manufacturing company serving the aerospace and industrial markets.
ASR
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ASR is a mechanical engineering consulting firm that offers design, analysis, manufacturing support and product testing services.
Numet Machining Techniques
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Numet Machining Techniques is a provider of aerospace engine machined components.
Southern Air
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Southern Air is an air cargo carrier, specializing in long-haul ACMI, charter, and government operations.
Hexcel Corporation
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Hexcel today offers a breadth and depth of products and services that is unmatched in the industry.
Kaman Corporation
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Kaman Corporation conducts business in the aerospace and distribution markets.
Barnes Group
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Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B) is an international aerospace and industrial manufacturer and services provider serving a wide range of end
Aquiline Drones
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Aquiline Drones is a drone company, offering hybrid cloud services, manufacturing & MRO systems.
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
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Pratt & Whitney, subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, is an American aerospace manufacturer with global service operations.
Aircastle
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A global company that acquires and leases high-utility commercial jet aircraft to customers throughout the world.
Sikorsky Aircraft
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Sikorsky Aircraft designs and manufactures helicopters and aircrafts and provides related maintenance and repair services.
Pratt & Whitney Power Systems
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PW Power Systems, Inc. (PWPS), formerly Pratt & Whitney® Power Systems and now a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
PASSUR Aerospace
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PASSUR delivers efficiency to advance profitability for aviation operators
Ensign Bickford Aerospace and Defense
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EBAD manufactures energetic systems used in minefield and obstacle breaching, military demolition, vehicle protection and tactical weapons.
PCX Aerosystems
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PCX Aerosystems specialize in highly-engineered precision machining of complex parts from hard alloys like titanium.
Hitchiner
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Hitchiner manufacture and supplies automotive, aerospace and industry components.
NuWaves Engineering
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NuWaves Engineering provides radio frequency expertise, microwave products, engineering design services for the military, and government.
Rotair Aerospace
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Rotair Aerospace designs, manufactures, assembles, and sells replacement parts for rotary wing aircraft.
Barnes Aerospace
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Barnes Aerospace provides manufacturing solutions and comprehensive component repair services.
Turbine Controls, Inc.
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TCI is an FAA approved aircraft repair station focused on the overhaul and repair of gas turbine engines and its components.
Jonal Laboratories
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Jonal solve elastomeric sealing problems by working with aerospace engineers to create creative, reliable, and reliable sealing solutions.
KTI
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KTI Inc is a lazer and electron beam welding service provider, also providing FAA repair service for it’s type of client.
Cambridge Specialty Company
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Cambridge Specialty Company is a recognized leading supply in the Rotorcraft, Fixed Wing, and Jet Engine segment of the Aerospace Industry.
Intrepid Aviation
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Intrepid Aviation is an aviation company offering twin-engine widebody aircraft.
Alloy Specialties
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Alloy Specialties is a manufacturer of engine components for defense and commercial air and ground applications.
Vitesse Worldwide
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Vitesse Worldwide is a private air and ground transportation company.
Nodein Inc.
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Nodein, based in Burlington, CT, develops verifiable artificial intelligence and autonomy algorithms.
CompuDas controls
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CompuDas controls is a industrial equipment supplier firm provides aerospace composite, press control system and autoclave installations.
Engine Alliance
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Engine Alliance is designs and manufactures aircraft engines for customers worldwide.
Addaero Manufacturing
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Addaero Manufacturing engages in the metal alloy-based additive manufacturing for the aerospace and defense industries.
Ultimate Jetcharters
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Ultimate Jetcharters is a Highly-personalized and reliable Private Charter Service.
AeroCision
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AeroCision is a supplier of complex engine components and assemblies for the global aerospace industry.
New England Airfoils Products
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New England Airfoil Products provides gas turbine products for air, sea and land.
Budney Industries
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Budney Industries produces a variety of engine parts, both for aerospace and ground-based engines.
Electro-Methods, Inc
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Electro- Methods, Inc. creates complex fabricated and machined aerospace assemblies and components.
United Tool & Die
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The United Tool & Die operates as an aerospace tube, duct and sheet metal fabricator in West Hartford.
AGC Acquisition
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AGC is committed to maintaining its reputation as a premier supplier of precision aerospace components to customers around the world.
William J. Grohs Aviation, Inc.
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William J. Grohs Aviation, Inc. is a specialty aviation insurance brokerage firm based in Oxford, CT.
Senior Aerospace Connecticut
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Senior Aerospace Connecticut provides cutting edge engineering and material removal technology to cnc machine Aero Engine.
Gar-Kenyon Technologies
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GarKenyon is a designer and manufacturer of aerospace and defense components with high quality engineered products.
Barnes Group – North American distribution business
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Barnes Group – North American distribution business offering vendor-managed inventory services.
Alpha Q
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Alpha Q offers precision machining for the gas turbine and aerospace industries.
Stevens Manufacturing Company
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Stevens Manufacturing provides precision machined OEM parts and sub-assemblies to aerospace.
Triumph Engine Control Systems LLC
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Triumph Engine Control Systems LLC is designs, develops, manufactures, and services aircraft fuel pumps.
Spartan Aerospace
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Spartan has grown into an industry leader by providing innovative solutions to our aerospace and other customers’ evolving requirements.
Gama Signature
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A global business aviation services organization dedicated to aircraft management, executive charter and maintenance support services
Pioneer Aerospace Corporation
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Pioneer Aerospace engages in the design and manufacture of aerodynamic deceleration systems that support specialized tactical, personnel.
Aero Quality Sales
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Aero Quality Sales is distributes and services aircraft batteries and battery support equipment.
Volo Aviation
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It is a bespoke mutifaceted private aviation company which provides aircraft management, executive charter, and technical services.
Lets Fly Academy
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An online resource academy which was built to provide information and resources to aspiring pilots and aviations enthusiast.
Skyswoop
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Skyswoop is the leading FAA approved aerial imagery, data & multimedia services provider operating drones to provide information to clients
U.S. Chrome
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US Chrome is recognized for its quality, precision, and innovation in the plated industry.
D-STAR Engineering
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D-STAR Engineering is a developer and manufacturer of aerospace and defense systems.
International Aero Engines
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International Aero Engines manages engineering, sales, production, customer support, and aftermarket services.
Newhart Products
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Newhart Products is an aerospace machining and stamping company located in Milford.
B&N Tool Company
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B&N Aerospace operating on two shifts, has grown from a modest CNC Machine shop to the present High Technology.
Advanced Torque Products
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Advance Torque Products offers a variety of torque tools, including socket wrenches, torque testers, and rotary load cells.
Milestone Aviation
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Milestone Aviation is a helicopter leasing and financing company.
Colonial Coatings
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Colonial Coatings was founded in 1982 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to offer aerospace specialty coating services.
Oxford Performance Materials – Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Business
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Oxford Performance Materials – Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Business produces qualified and high-performance thermoplastic.
Dynamic Gunver Technologies
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Dynamic Gunver Technologies utilises a broad array of technologies to fabricate complex metal aircraft engine components.
Columbia Aviation Companies
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Columbia Aviation Companies provides factory authorized maintenance and aircraft support to the aviation industry.
BUDNEY AEROSPACE, INC.
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Budney stands high above with the quality of their products, good communication, dedicated staff, and even a focus on the local community.
The Radial Bearing
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The Radial Bearing functions as a aircrafts part manufacturing company that rely on radial bearing corporation for quality products.
Day Machine Systems
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Day Machine Systems is commitment to quality and service is reflected by our entire company
Bourdon Forge Company
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Bourdon Forge Company manufactures buckles, carabiners, latches, cargo hardware, parachute hooks, forged metal safety D rings and adapters.
Alderman & Company
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Alderman & Company offers sell-side mergers and acquisitions, market valuation & sale preparation services to aerospace & defense companies.
BASF – Surface Technologies Business
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BASF – Surface Technologies Business is a supplier of thermal spray coatings for aerospace and power generation markets.