Textron eAviation, the US aerospace company’s electric aviation business unit, has acquired Munich, Germany-based digital flight control developer Amazilia Aerospace.
Amazilla, which was founded in 2018 and employs around 30 people also develops flight guidance and vehicle management systems for civil manned and unmanned aircraft.
Kriya Shortt, president and CEO of Textron eAviation said, “We are excited to welcome Amazilia Aerospace’s talented employees and innovative technologies to the Textron eAviation team.
“This integration represents our continued dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver exceptional solutions for our customers.”
“This acquisition validates the hard work and dedication of our team,” said Christoph Dörhöfer, President and Managing Director of Amazilia Aerospace. “We look forward to joining a company that’s as passionate as we are about advancing aviation technology.”
Textron eAviation added that the acquisition will strengthen its internal capabilities and that the Amazilia Aerospace team will work closely with Textron eAviation’s Pipistrel team on aircraft such as the special missions aircraft the Surveyor and Nuuva cargo drone.
