AEVEX Aerospace

AeroVect develops autonomous driving systems for ground support equipment in airport airside operations. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in the United States, the company builds AI-powered automation solutions for baggage and cargo logistics at major airports across North America. The company's flagship product, AeroVect Driver™, uses 3D LiDAR sensing and sensor fusion to provide 360° awareness for autonomous GSE operation in day, night, and inclement weather conditions. The system integrates real-time data feeds and is trained on what the company describes as the world's largest proprietary dataset of airport driving data. The technical architecture is OEM-agnostic, designed for retrofit installation on existing ground support equipment fleets. AeroVect's solutions have been deployed in production airside operations at some of the world's busiest airports, including Atlanta. The system has logged tens of thousands of successful aircraft crossings in operational environments. Current commercial deployments include major airlines and ground handlers such as Delta Air Lines, dnata, and GAT. The company's autonomous driving stack addresses the specific constraints of airside operations: navigating around aircraft, operating in mixed human-robot environments, and maintaining safety standards in high-consequence settings. The platform handles real-time integration with airport operational systems while operating GSE for both baggage and cargo transport. AeroVect is backed by venture capital investors and led by CEO Raymond Wang.

Aeva is transforming the future of autonomous systems with its breakthrough 4D LiDAR technology. The company's mission is to bring the next wave of perception to automated driving, industrial robotics, consumer electronics, healthcare, and security applications. Aeva's unique Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) sensing technology enables high-performance sensors that uniquely detect velocity and range simultaneously, providing autonomous devices with the critical data needed to make intelligent, safe decisions in real-time. The company's product portfolio includes the Atlas long-range automotive-grade 4D LiDAR, Atlas Ultra for SAE L3/L4 autonomous programs, Omni for physical AI applications, and Eve 1 precision laser speed sensors for factory automation. Aeva's technology has been selected by major industry leaders including Daimler Truck in a landmark $1 billion deal, NVIDIA as a reference sensor for the DRIVE Hyperion AV platform, and partnerships with LG, Nikon, Torc Robotics, and May Mobility. With 296 employees and growing, Aeva continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in perception technology, enabling safer autonomous vehicles and smarter industrial automation systems worldwide.

MAG Aerospace enables global situational awareness using cutting-edge technology that helps solve the nation's and the world's toughest challenges. The company exists to bridge critical intelligence gaps - providing the real-time situational awareness that military and government operators need to make split-second decisions in high-stakes environments. MAG delivers full spectrum C5ISR (Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) capabilities, manned and unmanned aerial surveillance systems, aviation training, and technical services to defense and government customers worldwide. Founded in 2009, MAG Aerospace has grown from a single aviation and ISR company into an industry leader with operations across multiple continents. The company's mission to 'Make the World Smaller and Safer' drives every solution they engineer, from integrating advanced sensor systems to providing critical training for the next generation of aviators and intelligence professionals. By combining technical expertise with operational experience, MAG delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions that enhance mission success and protect lives.

AeroVironment, Inc. is a defense technology company founded in 1971 that designs and manufactures autonomous robotic systems for military, government, and commercial applications. Under CEO Wahid Nawabi, the company develops battlefield-proven capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, with technical focus areas including aerodynamics, autonomous systems, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The company serves customers worldwide from its US headquarters. The company pioneered the Pointer, recognized as the first man-portable UAS, establishing early technical credibility in small form-factor autonomous systems. Its current product portfolio includes the Switchblade and P550 systems, representing solutions developed for multi-mission autonomous operations. Over five decades, AeroVironment has transitioned from a small engineering firm into a global defense technology provider, maintaining focus on intelligent robotic systems designed to operate in contested environments. AeroVironment's engineering culture traces to founder Dr. Paul MacCready and emphasizes delivering systems that provide technological advantage to operational users. The company's stated values center on results-driven innovation, customer dedication, and what it describes as a people-first approach to engineering complex autonomous systems. Technical development priorities balance mission effectiveness with sustainability considerations across the company's defense and commercial product lines.

AES Aerospace Embedded Solutions GmbH exists to deliver the highest levels of safety and reliability in the aerospace industry through innovative embedded systems engineering. As a joint venture founded in 2013 between MTU Aero Engines and Safran Electronics, the company specializes in developing safety-critical software and hardware that power military and civil aviation applications. In an industry where system failures can have catastrophic consequences, AES provides the engineering excellence and technical expertise needed to ensure aircraft and related systems operate with complete dependability and precision. From commercial aircraft and helicopters to vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicles and railway applications, AES supports a diverse range of high-stakes transportation sectors. With a team of specialists representing 22 nationalities, the company combines global perspectives with deep technical knowledge to solve complex engineering challenges. Their commitment to safety-critical development helps ensure that modern transportation systems remain safe, efficient, and reliable for passengers and operators worldwide.

ARX Robotics develops autonomous robotic systems for defense applications. The company specializes in creating high-end autonomy platforms that integrate artificial intelligence, advanced software architecture, and sophisticated system integration. Founded by former German Armed Forces officers, ARX Robotics combines military expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver battlefield robots designed for modern defense requirements. The company's technology enables legacy military vehicles to be upgraded with autonomous capabilities through their Mithra OS platform. By transforming traditional defense equipment into intelligent, autonomous systems, ARX Robotics addresses critical modernization needs for European armed forces. The company has secured significant venture funding to accelerate development and deployment of their autonomous defense solutions.