Tenax Aerospace

Tenax Aerospace

Special mission aviation programs and integration

Overview

Tenax Aerospace delivers specialized mission aviation services for the U.S. Government and private clients, covering multi-mission aircraft platforms, aerial firefighting, sensor integrations, airborne data collection, and ISR. It works by sourcing aircraft, outfitting them with sensors and data systems, and managing the mission end-to-end—from procurement and modification to operation and support. The company differentiates itself with over 20 years of focused experience and a privately held, turnkey approach that handles engineering, systems integration, and program management in one package. Its goal is to provide reliable, full-spectrum mission aviation solutions that meet urgent customer needs with ready-to-operate systems.

About Tenax Aerospace

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Why Tenax Aerospace is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Aerospace

Defense

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • November 2025 financing lifted Tenax credit facilities to $330 million.
  • February 2026 merger targets over $210 million revenue and $75 million EBITDA.
  • July 2, 2026 amendments resolved NYSE American listing issues before closing.

What critics are saying

  • Shareholder approvals, S-4 effectiveness, and NYSE American listing still block closing.
  • Legacy Air shareholders own roughly 4%, creating governance and integration friction.
  • $330 million debt pressures Tenax if defense contract timing slips into 2027.

What makes Tenax Aerospace unique

  • Tenax flies special-mission aircraft for U.S. government and commercial customers.
  • NTC Group’s January 2026 refinancing consolidated roughly 80% control over Tenax.
  • The Air Industries merger gives Tenax a scaled aerospace-defense platform and public listing.

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Funding

Total Funding

$100M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Business Wire
Jul 9th, 2026
Air Industries Group amends merger agreement with Tenax Aerospace to meet NYSE American listing requirements

Air Industries Group has entered into an amended merger agreement with Tenax Aerospace Acquisition, superseding their original agreement from February 2026. The revised deal, executed on 2 July 2026, primarily addresses NYSE American Stock Exchange listing requirements to ensure the combined company's shares remain listed post-merger. The company plans to file a Form S-4 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register additional shares of Air Industries common stock for the merger. Acting chief executive Scott Glassman said the amendments provide greater certainty for shareholders and position the combined company for successful completion. Air Industries manufactures precision components and assemblies for aerospace and defence contractors, including landing gears, flight controls and engine components. The merger remains subject to shareholder approval.

Equipment Finance Advisor
Oct 23rd, 2025
NTC Group’s Tenax Aerospace Completes $330MM Senior Secured Credit Facilities Financing - News | Equipment Finance Advisor

Tenax Aerospace, a leading provider of special mission aircraft and related services to the U.S. government and commercial customers, announced it has completed a $100 million incremental capital raise, bringing total senior secured credit facilities to $330 million. The financing supports the Company’s growth initiatives and recently awarded...

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