Press release
10/08/2026
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a fully definitised contract for $15 million for Airborne Pods from an undisclosed customer. This award increases the total number of pods ordered by this customer to 90 and brings the total funded value of the programme to $43.5 million. This programme adds to the growing list of Airborne Pod Programmes in CPI's Aerosystems Segment. The SOW includes the design and development of assembly tools and fixturing, procurement of complex monolithic machine parts and other detailed components, assembly and integration of the complete pod structure, and required testing. Deliveries extend through 2028.
"This award is a strategic accelerator for CPI Aero and reinforces airborne pods as a core growth engine for our Aerosystems Segment. It reflects our customer's sustained confidence in our ability to deliver complex, mission‑critical systems with precision and reliability. This programme strengthens our long‑term backlog and positions CPI Aero for continued expansion across future airborne pod platforms. Our team is proud to deliver mission‑critical solutions that support long‑term capability and readiness," stated Dorith Hakim, President and CEO of CPI Aero.
Where we hold a LinkedIn profile it’s marked — the links come with a subscription.
Send releases and photographs to news@news.airframer.com — the pick of them reach Bulletin readers every Thursday.
The week’s aerospace manufacturing news, reported by our editors and delivered free to your inbox. Sign up ›
Subscribers see the confirmed supply chain behind every story — complete supplier lists for each aircraft program, sector and company. See the plans ›
Corrections go straight to the editorial team that maintains this directory.