Innovative Aerosystems Completes Acquisition of Moog’s S-TEC Model 3100 Autopilot Line
Innovative Aerosystems has finalized the acquisition of Moog’s S-TEC Model 3100 autopilot production line, including tooling, inventory and support assets in Wichita, effective Feb. 23, 2026. The deal expands Innovative’s small-aircraft avionics portfolio while Moog refocuses resources on core motion-control and flight-actuation systems.
1. Acquisition Details
On Feb. 23, 2026, Innovative Aerosystems closed the purchase of Moog’s S-TEC Model 3100 autopilot line, acquiring all related tooling, spare parts inventory and support infrastructure housed in Wichita, Kansas.
2. Strategic Rationale
Innovative aims to broaden its small-aircraft avionics suite by integrating the proven Model 3100 autopilot into its services offering, while Moog redirects capital and engineering focus toward higher-margin motion-control and flight-actuation products.
3. Operational and Market Impact
The transaction secures seamless aftermarket support for existing S-TEC customers, is expected to drive incremental revenue growth for Innovative’s maintenance and services division, and simplifies Moog’s product portfolio for sharper strategic execution.