Verified Nov 2026
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Manassas, Virginia
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Since 1989
Aurora Flight Sciences designs, builds, and flies advanced aircraft and unmanned aerial systems, including high-altitude, long-endurance autonomous aircraft. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, the company employs between 500 and 1,000 people and is a subsidiary of Boeing. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, military-defense, industrial-equipment, and aerospace sectors. Aurora's composite, machining, and assembly work includes production at its facility in Columbus, Mississippi, where a $43 million expansion was opened in August 2026.
Aurora Flight Sciences at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Manassas, Virginia
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
Import activity
4
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
4
Named foreign suppliers
3
Top origins
Belgium · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Aurora Flight Sciences.
What this tells a buyer
Aurora Flight Sciences opened a $43 million expansion of its Mississippi manufacturing facility in August 2026, according to reports from The Dispatch and WTVA.
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, and Nadcap certifications and produces unmanned aircraft systems, optionally piloted aircraft, high-altitude vehicles, and electric vertical take-off and landing systems.
Aurora is a subsidiary of Boeing, which the company reports as a customer.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
37 years in operation (founded 1989).
Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Aurora Flight Sciences designs, builds, and flies advanced aircraft and unmanned aerial systems, including high-altitude, long-endurance autonomous aircraft. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, the company employs between 500 and 1,000 people and is a subsidiary of Boeing. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, military-defense, industrial-equipment, and aerospace sectors. Aurora's composite, machining, and assembly work includes production at its facility in Columbus, Mississippi, where a $43 million expansion was opened in August 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1989 |
Headquarters | Manassas, Virginia |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap |
What Aurora Flight Sciences makes
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, and Nadcap certifications and produces unmanned aircraft systems, optionally piloted aircraft, high-altitude vehicles, and electric vertical take-off and landing systems.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Composite, Machining, Assembly (source: aurora.aero).
Certifications
Aurora Flight Sciences is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — aurora.aero
ISO 9001 — aurora.aero
Nadcap — aurora.aero
Trade and customs footprint
Aurora Flight Sciences opened a $43 million expansion of its Mississippi manufacturing facility in August 2026, according to reports from The Dispatch and WTVA. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4 inbound shipments across 3 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · China.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Boeing — reported by aurora.aero
Latest developments
2026-08-26 — JESCO Celebrates $43 Million Expansion for Longtime Client Aurora Flight Sciences - JESCO (jescoinc.net)
2026-08-25 — Aurora Marks Grand Opening of Major Expansion at Mississippi Manufacturing Facility - Aurora Flight Sciences (aurora.aero)
2026-08-20 — Aurora cuts ribbon on facility expansion, production upgrades - The Dispatch (cdispatch.com)
2026-08-20 — Ribbon cutting marks Aurora Flight’s $43 million expansion (wtva.com)
2026-06-02 — Composites and Code: Aurora Backs MQ-25A First Flight - Aurora Flight Sciences (aurora.aero)
2026-04-07 — Aurora Supports Historic First Flight of Wisk Gen 6 Aircraft - Aurora Flight Sciences (aurora.aero)
Facilities
Aurora Flight Sciences is headquartered in Manassas, Virginia. Public sources also reference these locations:
Columbus, Mississippi — jescoinc.net
Mississippi — aurora.aero
Company details
Aurora is a subsidiary of Boeing, which the company reports as a customer. Aurora Flight Sciences was founded in 1989, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Manassas, Virginia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 37 years in operation (founded 1989). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Aurora Flight Sciences do?
Aurora Flight Sciences designs, builds, and flies advanced aircraft and unmanned aerial systems, including high-altitude, long-endurance autonomous aircraft. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, the company employs between 500 and 1,000 people and is a subsidiary of Boeing. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, military-defense, industrial-equipment, and aerospace sectors. Aurora's composite, machining, and assembly work includes production at its facility in Columbus, Mississippi, where a $43 million expansion was opened in August 2026.
Where is Aurora Flight Sciences headquartered?
Aurora Flight Sciences is headquartered in Manassas, Virginia (9950 Wakeman Drive, Manassas, Virginia, 20110).
When was Aurora Flight Sciences founded?
Aurora Flight Sciences was founded in 1989.
How big is Aurora Flight Sciences?
Aurora Flight Sciences has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Aurora Flight Sciences hold?
Aurora Flight Sciences lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Aurora Flight Sciences import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 4 inbound shipments for Aurora Flight Sciences, with top origins including Belgium · China.
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