History
A history of more than 30 years
Aernnova started its activity in the aerospace sector in 1986 with the creation of Fibertecnic, and first contract for composite components manufacturing with CASA (now part of Airbus Group).
In 1993, Aernnova won the contract to design and manufacture the complete wing (including systems) of the Embraer ERJ 145, which represented a quantum leap for the company to enter the market as a product and process engineering, and aerostructures manufacturer with the ability to assume a risk partner role.
Company milestones
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1986
First contract in the aircraft industry: CN235
Creation of the company Fibertecnic to manufacture and sell composite components to CASA (now part of Airbus Group)
Learn more about our Airbus Defence & Space programs -
1989
Start of composite component manufacturing for the MD-11 and the A310
Both contracts were signed with CASA
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1991
Aernnova signs the contract for the manufacturing of the main landing gear doors of the A320
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1993
Creation of Gamesa Aeronautica and signing the shared-risk contract to design and manufacture the wings of the ERJ 145 with Embraer
The full package included: Design and manufacture of complete and equipped wing (systems incl.), wing to body fairing and engine nacelles, inlet and T/R
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1995
Risk-sharing contract with Sikorsky
Design and manufacturing of rear fuselage/aft transition tailcone; HTP, engine cowlings, main rotor pylon and cargo ramp systems; Electric, hydraulic & actuators
Sikorsky programs -
1996
SJ30-2 assembly contract
The SJ30-2 was a program developed by Sino Sweringen Business Jet
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1998
Opening of MOASA
Second assembly plant of Aernnova in Vitoria-Gasteiz
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1999
New risk-sharing contract with Embraer
Design and manufacturing of the complete rear fuselage and empennage of the E170-190s
Embraer programs -
2000
Design and manufacturing contract for Bombardier's CRJ 700/900
Horizontal stabilizer, including elevators, and vertical stabilizer
Bombardier programs -
2001
FUASA, EASA DEL SUR and COASA openings
New composite and assembly plants
Browse all our composiite plants -
2002
New contract with Airbus for the design and manufacture of aerostructures for the A380, the largest plane ever.
Horizontal stabilizer components and rear fuselage section 19 structure
Airbus programs -
2003
Adquisition of NMF Europe
NMF Europe was integrated in our metallic components manufacturing business unit
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2004
Adquisition of ICSA and creatión of Aernnova do Brasil
ICSA became part of our composite structures and component manufacturing business unit. Aernnova do Brasil is the dedicated to aerostructures assembly
All our plants and offices -
2004
First Engineering contract with Boeing
Aernnova designed the swing zone & latching mechanism of the 747 LCF
Boeing programs -
2005
Adquisition of Intec-Air
The company was integrated in our metallic components manufacturing division
All our metallic components manufacturing plants -
2006
New engineering contract with Boeing: 747-8
Aernnova designed key components for the central wing box, as well as spoliers, ailerons and the fuselage section 42
Boeing programs -
2007
Opening of our US engineering centre in Michigan
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2008
Opening of Aernnova México
Aernnova has established new metallic components manufacturing and aerostructures assembly plants in Queretaro
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2008
Risk-sharing contract with Airbus for the A350 XWB
Aernnova designs and manufactures all horizontal stabilizer components, elevators and the pressure bulkhead (all composites)
Airbus programs -
2008
Adquisition of SERRA
SERRA strengthens our process engineering and tooling manufacturing capacities and capabilities
Learn more about our Engineering Services -
2009
We signed the contact for the CSeries
Aernnova designs and manufactures the central wing box and tail cone
All our Bombardier programs -
2009
Signing the contract with Airbus Helicopters, former Eurocopter, for the Superpuma AS332
Aernnova manufactures the tail boom, lower & upper structure (floor to floor) as well as other components and assemblies
Airbus Helicopters programs -
2010
We signed the contract with Beechcraft for the manufacturing of wings for several programs
We manufacture the wings of the King Air, Baron and Bonanza
Beechcraft programs -
2010
Engineering support to the Boeing 787-8/-9
Aernnova supported the optimisation of the central wing box and horizontal stabilizer
Boeing programs -
2010
Signing the contract with Agusta Westland for the NH90
Aernnova manufactures the rear fuselage of the NH90
NH90 program details -
2010
New Manufacturing Engineering plant in Romania
Aernnova European Components manufactures systems for assembly and handling
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2011
Aernnova started providing engineering services to General Electric Aviation and Goodrich for the A350 XWB program
Aernnova designs the Wing Fixed Trailing Edge
All Airbus programs -
2012
Signing of the movable structures design and manufacturing contracts for the Embraer KC-390
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2013
New contract with Embraer for the E-Jets new generation (E2)
Aernnova designs and manufactures the horizontal and vertical stabilizers
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2013
We signed first contract with Bell Helicopter for the 505 Ranger X
We manufacture the prototypes of the central, forward fuselage and tail cone
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2015
Aernnova on the new Airbus Beluga XL: D&B of rear fuselage sections 50-60-70
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2016
Manufacturing of the rear pressure bulkhead
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2017
Aernnova acquires the Californian company Brek Manufacturing Company
Brek Manufacturing Company has state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for manufacturing high-precision machined components.
Brek Manufacturing Company -
2018
Aernnova acquires the American company Structural Integrity Engineering
Vitoria-Gasteiz (Alava), Spain – Aernnova has recently completed the acquisition of Structural Integrity Engineering (SIE), an aircraft engineering company headquartered in Chatsworth (California) with regional offices in Seattle (Washington) and Madrid (Spain). With this acquisition, Aernnova reinforces its growth strategy in North America and adds engineering and certification expertise that complements its aeronautical engineering division […]
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2019
Aernnova to acquire GE Aviation´s Hamble business unit
Acquisition expands Aernnova’s geographical footprint and establishes first UK operation. The Airbus A350 XWB wing fixed trailing-edge contract further strengthens Aernnova’s status as an industry leader in composite aerostructures. Aernnova, the leading international aerostructures company, announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire GE Aviation’s aerostructures business in Hamble, UK (“Hamble”). Building on more […]
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2022
Aernnova concludes the agreement to acquire Embraer’s two plants in Évora