ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (IAI) IS WIDELY ACKNOWLEDGED as a prominent global entity specialising in the research, design, development, manufacture, and maintenance of various aerospace systems, including civil aircraft, drones, fighter aircraft, missiles, avionics, and space-based systems for military and commercial applications. IAI has 70 years of expertise in developing and selling cutting-edge technology for the Israel Ministry of Defense and several demanding clients across the globe.
IAI holds the distinction of being the largest aerospace and defence business in Israel, as well as the most significant industrial exporter in the country. IAI offers distinctive ‘system-of-systems’ solutions to address a wide range of space, air, land, sea, and homeland defence requirements. In addition to its core area of expertise, IAI offers a range of engineering, aviation, and high-tech electronics services. IAI is a renowned corporation with a significant position in the defence and commercial industries.
GLOBAL EXPANSION AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
Founded in 1953 as Bedek Aviation Company, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has evolved from a modest maintenance and overhaul facility for military aircraft into a global powerhouse in aerospace and defence. With a rich history spanning seven decades, IAI’s journey has been marked by innovation, technological prowess, and a commitment to advancing the capabilities of aerospace and defence systems.
This story is from the Issue 11, 2023 edition of SP’s Aviation.
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