Top Virginia Aerospace Startups (29)

MORSE is a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

Blue Sky Innovators supports government and commercial customers in the definition and delivery of advanced technologies. As established leaders in the DoD and IC, we bring top talent to solve the toughest challenges.

ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our big data, behavioral intelligence, and predictive analytics products and services span a wide range of critical mission areas. Our intelligence and predictive...

Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity. Our mission: Deliver global omniscience. To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for...

Eagle Technologies is a small business with unique capability in the turn-key design and manufacture of rotor systems, drive systems and airframe structures for the aerospace industry, with a niche in composite rotor and prop blade development. We are an AS9100 Rev D certified company offering engineering design, analysis, testing and manufacturing in both composites and aerospace metals. Our portfolio of...

Aireon has deployed a space-based air traffic surveillance system for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft throughout the entire globe. Aireon harnesses next-generation aviation surveillance technologies that are currently ground-based and, for the first time ever, extend their reach globally to significantly improve efficiency, enhance safety, reduce emissions and provide cost savings benefits to all stakeholders. Real-time ADS-B surveillance covers...

Digital twins are revolutionizing industries from aerospace to agriculture. Istari Digital makes them simple and more secure, unlocking models and simulations for better products - better everything. A faster, cheaper, greener digital future awaits. With Istari Digital, simple and secure collaboration finally comes to software-enabled physical systems, empowering your team with internet-like possibilities.

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...

At Heads Up Technologies, we’re redefining in-flight excellence. Our precision-engineered lighting, audio, CMS, and safety solutions blend elegance with effortless installation. Every product we create is designed to solve real-world challenges while placing the human experience at the heart of every flight. The most sophisticated designs and smartest solutions don’t come from working in isolation. By merging insights and capabilities from...

DZYNE Technologies is a small business specializing in the rapid design, development, and demonstration of advanced unmanned vehicles and analytic systems under demanding schedules. Through concept creation, rapid prototypes, and finished products, DZYNE integrates automated sensor analytics and artificial intelligence to deliver uniquely useful operational aircraft. It is a success story of which we are extremely proud: our products have...

Chantilly Air is an Aviation Services Company providing aircraft maintenance, charter, management, storage, ground support, and aircraft sales and acquisitions.

Ames Research Center is a major NASA research center at Moffett Federal Airfield in California's Silicon Valley.

Welcome to True Connection! SmartSky Networks was founded to transform aviation through disruptive communications technologies, services, and tools. Its innovative air-to-ground network takes advantage of patented spectrum reuse, advanced beamforming technologies and 60 MHz of spectrum for significantly enhanced connectivity. SmartSky Networks uniquely enables an “enterprise in the sky” experience with unmatched capacity for data transmissions both to and from...

Electra is a new aerospace company developing and manufacturing hybrid-electric aircraft to advance urban and regional mobility. Our mission is to decarbonize aviation with clean, quiet, environmentally friendly airplanes that can operate without conventional runways and we are backed by some of the biggest players in aerospace. Our world-class team of engineers isn’t afraid to disrupt the status quo and...

Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world's largest professional organization for airport executives, representing thousands of airport management personnel at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. AAAE's members represent nearly 875 airports and authorities, in addition to hundreds of companies and organizations that support airports. AAAE serves its membership through results-oriented representation in Washington, D.C. and delivers a wide range...

Dynamis is a professional services company composed of community-recognized leaders. Our mission is innovation in support of the public good. We provide strategic advice, analysis, training, IT solutions, and analytic support to senior leaders in government, specializing in the following areas: • Defense & Intelligence • DHS & Civil Agencies • Information Technology Solutions Dynamis was named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia...

Unitek Technical Services has a long tradition of providing superior service solutions. For more than 40 years, we’ve been a leader in the supply chain services industry, providing quality engineering, auditing and inspection services for clients in the Aerospace, Automotive, Aviation, Defense and Energy (wind and power) sectors, to name but a few. Unitek boasts a strong foundation — we’re backed...

Artel, LLC offers mission-critical communications services around the world, with a complete portfolio of satellite and terrestrial network communications and infrastructure, cyber security, risk management and IT solutions. Since 1986, Artel has partnered with government and industry leaders through a broad variety of contract vehicles, enabling customers to maintain privacy while operating effectively, affordably and without interruption. Artel delivers protection...

Foxtrot Aviation Services is an aviation detailing business focused on providing convenient, high-quality aircraft detailing, commercial cleaning, and facility care services, emphasizing world-class results and customer satisfaction.

Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC) is a developer and manufacturer of hybrid fuel-electric unmanned aircraft systems for defense applications. Utilizing multirotor configurations with fuel-electric propulsion and aerodynamic airframes, the systems are designed for long-endurance flights with the capability to carry multiple simultaneous sensor payloads. Designed for ISO AS9100 production standards, the systems employ line replaceable components, ensuring rapid servicing in the...