If you’re wondering who the top aerospace companies in Connecticut are, below we’ve featured 10 of them!
1. Kaman Aerosystems
Based in Bloomfield, Kaman Aerosystems operates in the design and manufacturing of critical components for aerospace industries. The company utilizes expert, in-house design-to-delivery capabilities to create high-quality goods cost-effectively. Kaman has over 70 years of experience in the aerospace industry, operates on 6 continents, and works with 16 of the top 20 OEMs.
Kaman Aerosystems primarily designs and manufactures composite structures, integrated structures & metallics, and air vehicles. Kaman uses its expert engineering capabilities to produce advanced technology for their air vehicles and flight-critical components. Kaman has created aerial truck helicopters, unmanned helicopters, and other air vehicles.
Contact Kaman Aerosystems here with any questions.
2. Spartan Aerospace LLC
Founded in 1965, Spartan Aerospace is an innovative solutions provider for the aerospace industry. The company is located in Manchester where a state-of-the-art facility is managed by a dedicated staff. The company provides solutions and services to help commercial aircraft engines, military aircraft engines, and further clients.
Spartan Aerospace provides machined products, weldments, brackets, stampings, sheet metal fabrications, and more. The company also provides engineering services to assist in the design and prototyping of various parts.
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3. Collins Aerospace
Located in Windsor Locks, Collins Aerospace is a Raytheon Technologies group providing services to aerospace and defense industries. The company focuses its expertise in commercial aviation, business aviation, helicopters, military & defense, space, and airport.
Collins Aerospace offers services for commercial airplane exteriors, flight decks, power, control systems, cabin outfitting, network services, and much more. The company creates advanced systems used for military aircraft such as laser warning systems, imaging systems, autopilot systems, and more.
Contact Collins Aerospace here with any questions.
4. Senior PLC
Senior PLC operates as a manufacturing group in 11 countries spread across the globe. With a location in Enfield, Senior Aerospace provides engineering, CNC machining, assembly, and precision services to leading OEMs in the aerospace industry. Some companies include Collings Aerospace, GE Aviation, and Honeywell. Senior PLC also offers services to defense and energy markets.
Senior PLC specializes in aerospace engines, transmission, and rotor head components. CNC machining services utilize titanium, magnesium, aluminum, nickel, steel, and stainless alloys. Some other components include titanium helicopter rotor components, gearbox components, and various miscellaneous turbine engines and helicopter components.
Get in touch with Senior PLC here with any questions.
5. PCX Aerosystems
Based in Newington, PCX Aerosystems supplies advanced mechanical systems for leading OEMs. The company provides integrated processing services in addition to specialized engineered precision machining services. PCX Aerosystems operates in a 175,000 square-foot manufacturing facility that has had over $16 million worth of new equipment invested in it since 2014.
PCX Aerosystems offers precision machining services for fixed-wing aerostructures and rotorcraft components. Precision machining services are also used for the fabrication of fuselage components. PCX Aerosystems offers overhaul & repair services to act as a one-stop-shop for a variety of components. The company also provides teardowns, evaluations, repairs, replacements, component procurements, reassembly, and certifications.
Reach out to PCX Aerosystems here with any questions.
6. GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is an international supplier of airframes, engine structures, landing gear, electrical systems, transparencies, and more. The company operates in over 14 countries and has 48 manufacturing facilities. One such facility is located in Newington.
GKN Aerospace designs and manufactures fuselages, wings, empennages, nacelles, and more. The company also manufactures products like metallic fan blades, shafts, composite fan containment casings, compressor rotors, and more. GKN also leads the market in the design and manufacturing of turbine exit structures. As a provider of aftermarket services, GKN provides engine repairs and maintenance, fan blade repairs, landing gear service, and much more.
Contact GKN Aerospace here with any questions.
7. Barnes Aerospace
Located in Windsor, Barnes Aerospace is a manufacturing company serving the aerospace industry. The company has over 160 years of experience in the field creating parts for commercial and military aviation. Barnes Aerospace operates as an original equipment manufacturer and maintenance, repair, and overhaul business.
Barnes Aerospace specializes in four key areas for aerospace needs. The company excels in precision machining, fabrications, actuation, kits & assemblies, and maintenance, repairs, and overhauls. Barnes Aerospace has capabilities such as component manufacturing, engine solutions, aircraft components, engine solutions, military platforms, special processes, and concurrent engineering.
Contact Barnes Aerospace here with any questions.
8. Pratt & Whitney
Located in East Hartford, Pratt & Whitney is an aerospace service and product provider. The company is also under the Raytheon Technologies group. The company is a world leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing aircraft engines, and auxiliary power units.
Pratt & Whitney creates and installs commercial engines and military engines. Various engines include business aviation, helicopters, auxiliary units, and general aviation. Services included analytics, automation, customer training, and more.
Contact Pratt & Whitney here.
9. Hawk Aerospace
Located in South Glastonbury, Hawk Aerospace is an aerospace engineering company. The company has years of experience which has helped it design custom measurement solutions intended to advance work with gas turbine engines. Hawk Aerospace is thought of as an innovative company that provides cost-effective solutions for its clients.
Hawk Aerospace has created special measurement technology ideal for measuring the performance of high-speed blade tips in gas turbine rotors. The company also offers general purpose measurements. Other areas it excels in include system design, non-contact measurement solutions, troubleshooting, engine testing, motion control systems, ATE design, electronic design, and more.
Get in touch with Hawk Aerospace here with any questions.
10. Rotair Aerospace Corporation
Founded over 40 years ago, Rotair Aerospace Corporation is based in Bridgeport. The company supplies commercial and military clients with high-quality helicopter replacement parts. Each part goes through rigorous design tests to ensure the parts meet the necessary requirements for each helicopter.
Rotair Aerospace Corporation supports various military-grade and commercial helicopters such as the Black Hawk, Sea King, Super Stallion, and Skycrane. The company utilizes various environmental testing, hydraulic testing, and pnedraulics testing to ensure each part is of the highest quality.
Contact Rotair Aerospace Corporation here with any requests.
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