Cyclone, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd (“Elbit”), is an international defense company specializing in aerospace manufacturing. Established in 1970, Cyclone serves as a design and manufacturing center for composite and metal aircraft structural assemblies and subassemblies.
Cyclone collaborates with leading Aircraft manufacturers (OEMs) and aerospace companies. It is involved in global defense and commercial programs, including LMA F-35 and F-16, Boeing F-15, F-18, and B787.
Services offered by Cyclone include:
- End-to-end solutions for aircraft upgrades and modifications
- Standard Depot Level Maintenance (SDLM) for fixed and rotary wing aircraft
- Systems installation and integration services
Composite Manufacturing Expertise:
Cyclone’s experience with composite manufacturing dates back to the 1980s, when it began producing composite parts for F-16 and F-15. Today, Cyclone is a leading Build to Print (BTP) provider of major composite structure parts for both defense (F35, F15) and commercial (787, Global Series, King Air 350) markets.
Qualifications:
Cyclone is certified for various platforms and OEMs, and is vertically integrated to support all composite processes and assemblies.
Cyclone’s Experience and Past Performance
Over the past 50 years, Cyclone has acquired considerable experience in the application of the latest aerospace technologies, including modern sophisticated tools, equipment, and processes. Additional knowledge and expertise are being constantly acquired to execute various programs for international aviation manufacturing companies and military agencies. These world-renowned aerospace organizations and agencies have approved Cyclone as an authorized vendor and/or subcontractor for numerous structural parts.
Cyclone has built, tested, and delivered a wide variety of aircraft structures, assemblies, and subassemblies, including primary parts for the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Core and Army, the Israel Air Force, NATO and other Air forces and most prominent aerospace OEMs and Tier-1s.
