EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2026-- Innovative Aerosystems (NASDAQ: ISSC) today announced it closed the acquisition of the Moog (NYSE: MOG.A) S-TEC^® Model 3100 general aviation fixed wing autopilot product line, further strengthening the company’s position as a leading provider of advanced avionics, flight control, and mission-critical aerospace systems for commercial, business, and military aircraft.

The acquisition expands Innovative Aerosystems’ integrated flight control capabilities and enhances its ability to deliver modernized, mission-ready solutions across both legacy and next-generation platforms. By incorporating the proven autopilot technology into its growing portfolio, the company will provide customers with greater system integration, improved operational performance, and long-term lifecycle support.

“This acquisition represents another important step in our strategy to deliver fully integrated avionics and flight control solutions to the global aerospace market,” said Shahram Askarpour, Chief Executive Officer of Innovative Aerosystems. “By adding this autopilot product line to our portfolio, we are expanding our flight control capabilities, strengthening long-term customer support, and creating new opportunities for integration across current and future platforms.”

Innovative Aerosystems plans to maintain continuity of support for current customers while investing in future enhancements, certification expansion, and seamless integration with the company’s broader avionics ecosystem, including advanced flight decks, autothrottle systems, mission computers, and display technologies.

The acquisition reflects Innovative Aerosystems’ continued growth and commitment to U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing, reinforcing its role in strengthening the aerospace and defense industrial base while delivering innovative, high-reliability solutions to operators worldwide.

ABOUT INNOVATIVE AEROSYSTEMS

Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Innovative Aerosystems is a U.S.-based company specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and supply of advanced avionic solutions. Its extensive global product reach and customer base span commercial, business and aviation and military markets, catering to both airframe manufacturers and aftermarket services for fixed-wing and rotorcraft applications. IA offers cutting-edge, cost-effective solutions while maintaining legacy product lines. The company is poised to leverage its experience to create growth opportunities in next-generation navigation systems, advanced flight deck and special mission displays, precise air data instrumentation, autothrottles, flight control computers, mission computers and software based situational awareness targeting autonomous flight. Supported by a robust portfolio of patents and the highest aircraft certification standards, IA is at the forefront of meeting the aerospace industry's demand for more sophisticated and technologically advanced products. For more information, please visit us at www.iascorp.com.

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