Aerospace quality certification reinforces the company's investment in manufacturing quality and positions Aspen for continued growth in general aviation and advanced aerospace markets

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh — Aspen Avionics, a leading manufacturer of advanced avionics for general aviation, and its parent company, AIRO Group, today jointly announced that AIRO Group's consolidated avionics and drone manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona, has achieved AS9100D certification.

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AIRO Phoenix Arizona Facility

With Aspen's manufacturing now fully consolidated with AIRO's U.S.-based drone business in Phoenix, Arizona, this certification marks another significant milestone in Aspen's transformation and a meaningful step forward for AIRO Group as it builds a unified, quality-certified manufacturing footprint across its portfolio. The achievement reflects the company's continued investment in manufacturing excellence, operational discipline, and customer satisfaction, while strengthening Aspen Avionics' ability to support customers and pursue opportunities across general aviation, aircraft OEM programs, advanced air mobility, and unmanned aerospace applications.

"AS9100 certification is more than a quality milestone. It is a strategic investment in our future," said John Uczekaj, Chief Operating Officer for AIRO Group. "It strengthens Aspen's position as a trusted aerospace supplier while supporting AIRO's vision of delivering innovative, mission-critical technologies across both manned and unmanned aviation markets."

AS9100D is an internationally recognized quality management system (QMS) standard for organizations serving the aviation, space, and defense industries. Building upon ISO 9001, the standard incorporates additional aerospace-specific requirements for product safety, risk management, supplier quality, configuration management, manufacturing traceability, and continuous improvement. Certification is awarded by an accredited certification body following an independent audit confirming that an organization's quality management system conforms to the requirements of AS9100D.

For Aspen Avionics customers, including aircraft owners, dealers, installers, and OEM partners, the certification provides added confidence that products are designed and manufactured using disciplined, repeatable processes that emphasize quality, consistency, and manufacturing traceability.

The certification further enhances the Company’s ability to collaborate with aircraft manufacturers, strategic partners, and aerospace organizations that require suppliers to maintain internationally recognized quality management systems.

"Achieving AS9100 certification demonstrates our unwavering commitment to building world-class avionics through disciplined manufacturing and robust quality management processes that deliver the consistency and reliability our customers expect," said Mark Ferrari, Vice President Avionics. "Since joining AIRO, we've invested in our people, our manufacturing operations, and our quality systems to build a stronger foundation for innovation and long-term growth. This certification validates those efforts and reflects the culture of excellence our entire team has embraced."

From its Phoenix headquarters, Aspen Avionics designs, engineers, manufactures, tests, and supports its family of Evolution® flight displays, GPS sensors, and avionics solutions. The facility serves as the center as the company’s US-based engineering, manufacturing, technical support, repair services, and customer care operations.

As part of AIRO, Aspen Avionics continues to accelerate the development of next-generation avionics technologies by combining decades of cockpit innovation with expanded engineering resources, manufacturing investment, and long-term strategic vision.

About Aspen Avionics, Inc.

A new way to look at avionics.™

Aspen Avionics, an AIRO company, develops and manufactures innovative avionics systems that modernize aircraft cockpits with advanced electronic flight displays, connected technologies, and upgrade solutions for general aviation aircraft. Designed to improve situational awareness, operational capability, and long-term value, Aspen products are trusted by thousands of aircraft owners worldwide. Backed by AIRO's aerospace expertise and investment, Aspen is advancing the next generation of avionics technologies for today's pilots and tomorrow's aerospace platforms. At Aspen Avionics, we design products to be affordable, easy to install, and easy to own. The company can be found online at www.aspenavionics.com.

About AIRO

AIRO Group Holdings is a next-generation aerospace and defense platform driving innovation across defense and commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., with operations in the U.S., Canada and Denmark, AIRO combines global reach with deep technical expertise. Through a vertically integrated model, AIRO delivers mission-critical solutions centered on drone platforms, advanced avionics, integrated training capabilities and embedded autonomy.

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