Edge Aerodynamix
Airlines and AviationFlorida, United States11-50 Employees
Edge Aerodynamix develops conformal vortex technology for aviation, beginning with rotor blades to create an erosion-protective, elastomeric film that preserves aircraft performance. When conformal vortex generators are applied to blades, pilots can perform maneuvers with reduced power while maintaining the same level of performance, contributing to a larger safety margin. In 2014, Edge acquired its first commercial airliner, a Boeing 737, to begin assessing whether the technology could benefit larger aircraft and the broader aviation sector. The company is based in Panama City Beach, Florida, and operates in the Airlines and Aviation industry with a focus on aircraft operators and manufacturers seeking improved performance and efficiency. A notable development in its history is that, in 2017, a separate entity, Edge Wind, was created to pursue wind-power applications of the same conformal vortex generator technology.