Airborne Systems
Defense and Space ManufacturingNew Jersey, United States201-500 Employees
Airborne Systems operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector, focusing on the design and production of parachute systems for military applications. The company supplies guided precision aerial delivery systems and a wide array of airborne solutions for delivering cargo and boats, along with equipment for air-dropped rescue and safety, plus ejection-seat parachutes. It also manufactures braking, spin-stall, and deceleration chutes, as well as inflatable products and components for space vehicle recovery. The organization maintains a global presence with sites in Pennsauken, New Jersey; Santa Ana, California; and Toulouse, France. Its customers span military forces and space-industry players who require reliable, integrated parachute and delivery systems for challenging operations. In 2023, NASA engaged Airborne Systems to develop a parachute system for integration into the Orion space shuttle, reflecting its involvement in significant aerospace programs.