GROB

Grob Aircraft is a privately held company based in Tussenhausen, Germany. Founded in 1971 by Burkhart Grob, the company focuses on manufacturing gliders and general aviation aircraft. Over the years, Grob Aircraft has expanded its product range to include trainer aircraft and specialized high-altitude intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. The company prides itself on delivering over 4,500 airframes that have flown for over seven million hours across hundreds of operators on five continents. Grob Aircraft is known for its innovative use of carbon fiber reinforced polymer in the manufacture of its aircraft, with over 75% of components being manufactured in-house at its facility in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany. The company’s success in glider production started when it secured subcontracting work from the existing German manufacturer Schempp-Hirth to build the firm’s Standard Cirrus gliders under license. As the firm’s production capacity expanded, Grob Aerospace relocated its operational base to a larger facility at the Tussenhausen-Mattsies airfield. Today, Grob Aircraft continues to spearhead innovation in the aerospace industry, with its commitment to producing high-quality aircraft using cutting-edge materials and technology.