S-Aero Corporation

Aircraft modification and customization engineering

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About the firm

S-Aero Corporation is an independent, privately owned engineering firm focused on aircraft modification and customization. Established in 2012, S-Aero provides electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering and certification services to maintenance facilities and aircraft operators. Its services cover commercial, private, and military aircraft from manufacturers including Boeing, Dassault, Beechcraft, Fairchild, Cessna, and Bombardier. The engineering team features multiple Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) working under FAA, Transport Canada, EASA, ANAC, and CASA approval frameworks.

Established
2012
Team
Micro
Firm type
Aerospace Engineering · Aviation Engineering · Defense Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Structural Engineering

People

Dan StankovicFounder

Capabilities

DER & Engineering Services

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Provides regulatory approval and engineering support across electrical and mechanical disciplines. Capabilities span from small drawing alterations to complete design and validation programs.

  • Supplemental Type Certificate Development

    Developing and implementing FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs).

  • STC Deviations and Implementation

    Engineering support for modifying or applying existing STCs to custom airframe installations.

  • FAA Form 8110-3 Engineering Authorization

    Securing Designated Engineering Representative (DER) approvals and structural or electrical data sign-offs.

Avionics & Cockpit Modifications

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Engineers modern flight deck upgrades and advanced system integrations. This includes glass cockpit conversions, communication system retrofits, and situational awareness enhancements.

  • Flight Deck and EFIS Conversions

    Converting legacy analog panels into modern electronic flight instrument systems (EFIS) and glass cockpits.

  • Navigation and FMS Installations

    Integrating global positioning systems (GPS) and advanced flight management systems (FMS).

  • Communication and SATCOM Upgrades

    Installing satellite communications, high-frequency data links, ACARS, VHF 8.33 kHz radios, and selective calling systems.

  • Surveillance and Safety Systems

    Upgrading transponders, ADS-B Out systems, traffic collision avoidance systems (TCAS), and terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS).

  • Flight Data Recording and Emergency Systems

    Integrating cockpit voice recorders and programmable emergency locator transmitters (ELT).

Cabin Modifications & Interior Engineering

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Designs and documents customized cabin environments, entertainment systems, and utility integrations. All modifications are supported by complete engineering documentation for passenger comfort and connectivity.

  • In-Flight Entertainment Integration

    Integrating high-definition cabin entertainment displays, media players, and sound systems.

  • Cabin Connectivity and WiFi

    Designing wired and wireless internet and data distribution networks for passenger use.

  • Cabin Power and LED Lighting

    Upgrading interior environments with modern LED lighting arrays and passenger power outlets.

  • Cabin Management Systems

    Modifying and customizing integrated environmental and cabin control networks.

  • Cosmetic and Upholstery Upgrades

    Engineering structural and material approvals for seat, fabric, and surface refinishing.

Structural Engineering for Aircraft

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Analyzes and designs airframe modifications to support interior reconfigurations and external equipment installations.

  • Lavatory Reconfiguration

    Designing and certifying new lavatory placements, plumbing routes, and structural supports.

  • Interior Structural Modifications

    Engineering bulkheads, cabinets, and custom interior mounting solutions.

  • Special-Mission Airframe Configurations

    Designing structural adaptations for military or specialized observation equipment.

Import / Export Documentation

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Facilitates international airworthiness transfers and authority coordination. Services ensure compliance with localized regulatory rules during aircraft transfers.

  • Export Certificate of Airworthiness Support

    Preparing required airframe inspections and paperwork for foreign registration transfers.

  • Aircraft Logbook Research

    Analyzing historical maintenance records to verify compliance with airworthiness directives.

  • Major Alteration Co-validation

    Coordinating approvals with foreign civil aviation authorities to validate existing major alterations.

  • Placard Design and Placement

    Drafting compliant interior and exterior safety placard layouts in multiple languages.

Industries

Aviation · Aerospace · Defense

Projects

Bombardier Challenger 604 Interior Modification

Aviation

Project details

Completed structural and electrical engineering for an interior modification project, including the integration of 22-inch monitors, Flight Display Fly HD cabin entertainment systems, and a new lavatory installation.

King Air A90 Glass Cockpit Upgrade

Aviation

Project details

Developed full engineering drawings and documentation for an MVP-50T glass cockpit installation, securing an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).

Global Express HD-710 Avionics Upgrade

Aviation

Project details

Provided electrical engineering services for an HD-710 high-speed data upgrade paired with a CNX-200 cabin router under EASA certification guidelines.