AERALIS

AERALIS is an aircraft manufacturer focused on designing and producing a modular family of fast jets. The company aims to support nations replacing older fast-jet fleets under tighter requirements by providing affordable, adaptable aircraft. Its main product line is built around the AERFLEX™ system, which employs a Common Core Fuselage that remains constant across all variants. This core is combined with interchangeable components such as wings, cockpits, tails, air intakes, engine nacelles, and mission systems to create different aircraft types.

The AERALIS family of aircraft includes variants for basic and advanced jet training, display roles, aggressor and surrogate or companion roles, light attack, as well as uncrewed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, and uncrewed tactical air-to-air refuelling tankers. This modular approach is intended to reduce operating costs and complexity compared to managing multiple independent platforms.

The company partners with a wide range of suppliers and engineering firms. These include Hamble Aerostructures for fuselage and canopy design, Honeywell JV International Turbine Engine Company (ITEC) for powerplant development, Martin-Baker for crew escape systems, and Siemens Digital Industries Software for digital technology integration. StandardAero has signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on maintenance, repair and overhaul of engines, accessories, and other components.

The company has design support from additional engineering organizations in Canada and the UK. It works with suppliers covering landing gear, hydraulics, avionics, inertial navigation, software simulation, and safety certification among others. AERALIS offers a digital enterprise backbone to connect product lifecycle processes, aiming to lower through-life costs by over 60%.

AERALIS operates offices in Bristol, UK, and Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris, France. The company presents itself as providing a lower-risk and cost-effective path to modern fast-jet training and operational support. As of May 2026, the company entered administration under joint administrators appointed by the UK High Court. Operational and corporate governance is currently under their management.

The company serves governments and defense organizations focusing on air force training and combat support roles. It highlights the flexibility, cost efficiency, and scalability of its modular system as key benefits for future air force fleets. AERALIS combines engineering expertise, digital integration, and a broad partner network to deliver its aircraft solutions.

Services

• Modular fast jet design
• Basic jet training aircraft
• Advanced jet training aircraft
• Light attack aircraft
• Uncrewed ISR aircraft
• Uncrewed refuelling tanker
• Powerplant development
• Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)
• Digital enterprise integration
• Flight physics modeling and simulation