Australia’s Amphibian Aerospace Industries manufactures and develops certified amphibious aircraft, centering its work on the Albatross 2.0 for regional transport, government response and military missions. The company owns the FAA type certificates for the G-111 and HU-16 Albatross, whose record includes more than 40 years of service with the armed forces and coast guards of 22 nations. Based in Darwin, AAI is updating that established flying-boat platform with modern avionics, turboprop power and a research program spanning hybrid-electric propulsion and future zero-emission variants.
FAA A22SO - Grumman G-111, Part 25 Transport Category
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FAA A33SO - Grumman HU-16, Restricted Military Category
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FAA or EASA 14 CFR Part 25 Transport Category Certification
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SEAMAX Aircraft LTDAFrom its factory at São João da Boa Vista Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, SEAMAX Aircraft builds the M-22, an amphibious Light-Sport Aircraft designed for both water and land operations. The company’s Brazilian aviation heritage is reflected in an aircraft with a reinforced hull, carbon- and aramid-fiber airframe, and folding wings that one person can stow in under a minute. FAA-approved and delivered to more than 20 countries, the M-22 is supported through SEAMAX’s Brazilian and U.S. operations.GREAT NECK, NY
AMETEK PDSWith more than 90 years in aviation, AMETEK PDS designs and manufactures power, motion-control, data-acquisition and cockpit-instrument systems for aerospace and defense. Formerly known as Power & Data Systems, the AMETEK company operates AS9100-certified manufacturing facilities in Binghamton, Bothell and Wichita, alongside FAA/EASA-certified repair centers that support aircraft customers after delivery. Its history reaches back to an oil-pressure indicator designed for aviation pioneers, while its current work spans commercial aircraft, military platforms and emerging eVTOL systems.BERWYN, PA
The AIRO GroupThe AIRO Group brings autonomous aircraft, AI-enabled avionics and mission training together for military, government and commercial operators. Its portfolio spans Sky-Watch uncrewed systems—including the combat-proven RQ-35 Heidrun, trusted by Ukraine’s armed forces since 2022—and Aspen Avionics, whose products have earned more than 600 FAA certifications. Co-founder Joe Burns, a former United Airlines captain with more than 35 years in aerospace, leads the company alongside a leadership team with deep aviation, defense and manufacturing experience.
BETA TechnologiesBETA Technologies designs and manufactures electric aircraft and the propulsion, energy-storage, flight-control, and charging systems that support them. Based in Vermont, the aerospace and defense company has built and flown its ALIA family more than 140,000 nautical miles and is scaling production in a 188,000-square-foot, net-zero manufacturing facility. Its work spans civil aviation and defense, including the hybrid-electric MV250 military logistics aircraft.ALBANS, VT