Top Illinois Aerospace Startups (20)

DAC Engineered Products (DAC-EP) is a rapidly growing aerospace PMA Parts/Brakes and CMM/DER Repair provider focused on niche product segments and cost-saving solutions. As an FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station, they offer innovative, non-OEM, FAA Approved solutions for wastewater system sub assemblies, steel and carbon brakes, and flight control components for both commercial and military aircraft.

Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc. (MIL) specializes in precision metal finishing, coatings, non-destructive testing (NDT), and welding services. With over 80 years of experience, the company provides critical services to the aerospace, medical, industrial, and power generation industries. By offering a comprehensive suite of specialized processes, MIL acts as a one-stop shop for high-quality technical requirements essential to these sectors.

George J. Priester Aviation is a private aviation services group specializing in aircraft management and global charter services. It brings together Priester Aviation, Mayo Aviation, and Hill Private Aviation, combining regional expertise with broader resources. The company supports owner-managed and client-focused flight departments through aircraft management, charter, maintenance, and flight-operations solutions across the United States and internationally, emphasizing safety and...

Betts Precision is a U.S.-based precision CNC machining company specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components for the medical device, aerospace, and food equipment industries. They partner with leading OEMs as a trusted supplier of high-precision machined parts and assemblies, utilizing advanced multi-axis CNC machining technology and providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) support to help customers move seamlessly from prototype to production...

The future of aviation is all about innovation and digitization. Our mission is to make flight operations feel simple and we do so by removing any manual obstacles on the way and providing a customizable platform that seamlessly integrates all flight operation requirements in one place.

Ricondo & Associates, Inc. (Ricondo) is a full-service aviation consulting firm. The services we provide to airport owners and operators, airlines, and federal and state aviation-related agencies include facilities and operations planning, environmental planning, and financial planning. We provide technical consulting and project management services relating to airport facilities planning, airport master planning, financial analyses, environmental planning, feasibility studies, airfield...

Camcraft Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing high-precision machined components for aerospace, automotive, diesel engines, and mobile hydraulics, utilizing advanced technology and automation for complex parts.

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. is a small business company in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and SOCOM. KTS provides hardware and software product development, systems of systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to...

Anchor Harvey is a data-driven aluminum forging and precision manufacturing company with over a century of expertise. They specialize in providing end-to-end metal component solutions, including precision forging, CNC machining, and advanced engineering for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Their services support critical industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy, focusing on high-strength components and supply chain reliability.

Suvii is a globally influenced, Chicago based marketing and media boutique with a passion for visual storytelling. Our services include: Website Design & Development Video Production Graphic Design Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Online Advertising (PPC) Photography

Beyond Vision is a leading European company specializing in advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms, developing dual-use systems for civil and military sectors.

Serionix is on mission to empower our customers to create clean, safe, and welcoming spaces with our NASA-award winning Colorfil air filter technology. Originally designed for spacesuits, Colorfil is now available as a direct-to-consumer product for eliminating odors and chemicals from their homes.

AlphaUSA is an engineering and product-development manufacturer specializing in innovative fastening systems and automotive components. The company designs and produces engineered fasteners, U-nut clips, cam bolts, washers, stamped products, assemblies, clamps, bolts, and related parts. Its products serve transportation, defense, agriculture, aerospace, mining and construction, and medical applications, while its engineering, prototyping, finishing, verification, assembly, and laboratory capabilities support customer-specific...

Skyworks Aeronautics is the world leader in the science and technology of gyronautics, focusing on the design and development of high-performance gyroplanes. Using highly advanced technology and modern aerospace science, engineering, and design methods, we strive to make air travel safer, more cost-efficient and effective. Skyworks Aeronautics has been developing manned and unmanned vertical lift gyroplane technologies for more than two...

First Class Air Support is a leader in the aftermarket aircraft parts industry. Headquartered in Louisville, KY, we have over 100,000 line items in stock and ready to ship. We have developed a specialized niche in the support of cargo loading systems. However, our inventory also includes new generation Boeing aircraft, engine materials and LRU programs in general. We list...

NanoAvionics is a small satellite mission integrator focused on delivering new generation small satellite buses and propulsion systems for the satellite applications and services market. Working only with reliable partners, NanoAvionics has already implemented a number of successful small satellite missions and projects which in-orbit validated core technologies developed by the company. The company is proud to be enabling numerous space-based...

Flightcheck Commercial Aviation Services, founded in 2004, is a leading aircraft maintenance provider based in the Chicago area. The company specializes in expert line maintenance, technical handling, aircraft de-icing, and limited ground handling for over 35 domestic and international airlines across the U.S., ensuring reliable and efficient aircraft operations with 24/7 support.

Since its inception in 1891, Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc. has been an iconic name in the milling machines sector, successfully serving the defense and then the newborn aeronautics / aerospace industry, along with Primary Metals, Energy, and Naval sectors During the 1990s Ingersoll pioneered the automatic fiber placement and the automatic tape laying technologies for composite manufacturing, and became one of...

Dragon Drones, founded in 2016 in Chicago, IL is a professional, full service drone photography business. Among our core specialties, we provide the following services: Drone Photography Drone Videography Raw Footage Editing New Remote Pilot Training Full FAA Compliance All of our pilots are FAA Licensed and Insured, which means that we're legally able to fly commercially with our drones in the United States. Given our...

Lapmaster Wolters is a leading supplier of high precision machine tools and systems for high tolerance surface processing of nearly any kind of work piece. Our machines are suitable for virtually unlimited applications, from metal industries, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, ceramics, plastics or glass industries. Lapmaster Wolters supports all customers with a unique, comprehensive scope of high-precision processing machines: from single-wheel...