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Tenax Aerospace

Special mission aviation programs and integration

Overview

Tenax Aerospace provides specialized mission aviation services for government and private customers, including multi-mission aircraft, aerial firefighting, sensor integrations, airborne data collection, and ISR. It sources, outfits, and integrates aircraft with sensors and data systems, then manages procurement, modification, operation, and program management to deliver ready-to-use mission capabilities. With over twenty years of experience and private ownership, Tenax focuses on turnkey, end-to-end solutions rather than piecemeal services and serves both government and commercial missions. Its goal is to deliver reliable, full-spectrum mission aviation—combining aircraft, sensors, engineering, and program management into one coordinated service to meet urgent customer needs.

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About Tenax Aerospace

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

Industries

AerospaceDefense

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Ridgeland, MS

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • Tenax completed a $330 million senior secured financing in October 2025.
  • Federal contracts stayed active in 2026, including USDA Forest Service orders through September.
  • The combined company targets over $210 million 2026 revenue and over $75 million EBITDA.

What critics are saying

  • The SEC is reviewing the S-4, pushing merger closing past November 30, 2026.
  • Metrea Special Aerospace is suing Tenax in Delaware over contract disputes.
  • Air Industries' reverse split and 126.9 million-share issuance will heavily dilute existing holders.

What makes Tenax Aerospace unique

  • Tenax runs special mission aviation alongside Air Industries' aerospace manufacturing platform.
  • Tenax sells directly into U.S. government wildfire and aviation missions, not commodity leasing.
  • The July 2026 merger keeps Tenax central to a larger NYSE American-listed defense supplier.

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Funding

Total Funding

$100M

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Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-3%
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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