Actuation covers the design and manufacture of devices that convert energy into controlled mechanical motion for flight-control surfaces, landing gear, thrust-reverser, and other airframe functions, encompassing hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical (EMA), and electrohydrostatic (EHA) actuator types alongside servoactuators, linear and rotary configurations, explosive initiator-driven units, and associated servo amplifiers and drive electronics.
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Actuation suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH (33 aircraft)Latest Airframer news and company press releases
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| 15/04/2026 | Press Release: Woodward announces agreement to sell its pilot controls product line to Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing |
Sectors serving Actuation companies:
Fluid Power •
Seals & Sealing •
Switches •
Valves •
Power Transmission •
Bearings •
Active Electronic Components •
Structural Components •
Electrical Power Systems •
Terminals, Relays & Switching •
Metals •
Fittings & Couplings •
Sensors, Transducers & Detectors •
Electrical/Electronic Connectors •
Passive Electronic Components •
Fasteners •
Machining & Metal Removal •
Forming Processes •
Mechanical Hardware •
Mechanical Connectors •
Composite Materials •
Plastics •
Non-metal Materials

Actuation

Sectors purchasing from Actuation companies:
Airframer •
Airframe Assemblies •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Fluid Power •
Landing Assemblies •
Turbine Engines •
Auxiliary Power •
Flight & Data Management •
Fuel Systems •
Rotors & Propellers •
Oxygen Systems & Equipment