AeroVironment, Inc. · Monrovia, CA United States ·(NASDAQ (GM): AVAV)
Company Description
Phone: 626-357-9983
Fax: 626-359-9628
Rankings
- S&P 600
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AeroVironment (AV) gives soldiers a birds-eye view of their mission. The company designs and manufactures a line of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the Department of Defense . Small enough for one-man transport and launch, and operable through a hand-held control, more than 10,000 AV UAS have provided intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for small tactical units. Through its Efficient Energy Systems unit, AV produces PosiCharge fast-charge systems for industrial equipment batteries and electric vehicles (EV) as well as EV testing systems used by auto, defense, and utility markets. Adding to its efficient solutions, AV makes green energy systems, like small wind turbines, for commercial buildings. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key AeroVironment, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GM): AVAV Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | April |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | $247.7 |
| 2009 Employees | 658 |
AeroVironment, Inc. Executives
12 executives listed for AeroVironment, Inc.'s Monrovia, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Timothy Conver | Network |
| VP Finance, CFO, and Secretary | Stephen Wright | Network |
| EVP and General Manager, Unmanned Aircraft Systems | John Grabowsky | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for AeroVironment, Inc.
Demand is driven by the US military budget and the overall economic climate, which affects airline traffic and demand for new commercial aircraft. The profitability of individual companies depends on technical expertise and the ability to accurately price long-term contracts. Large companies enjoy economies of scale in design, manufacturing, and purchasing. Small companies can compete effectively by concentrating on selected components and parts manufacturing for particular prime contractors. Increasingly, small companies are developing system integration capabilities as large firms outsource more aspects of contracts. Production of aircraft and major aircraft components is highly automated: average revenue per employee is nearly $300,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top AeroVironment, Inc. Competitors
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