The ACTIA Group has long been part of the region’s dynamic aerospace ecosystem and is strengthening its position in the regional landscape. The Group created the ACTIA Aerospace Division at the beginning of the year, in response to market demands and developments. ACTIA is therefore reaffirming its expertise in three major areas: aeronautics, space, and satellite telecommunications. This initiative aims to boost ACTIA’s footprint in serving its customers in these areas, by capitalising on its industrial expertise, operational agility and innovative strengths, and its human dimension. As a member of Aerospace Valley, the Group is confirming its position in the aerospace sector, contributing to the region’s growth and prosperity.
A firm footprint in the aeronautics ecosystem
In 2008, ACTIA became the first European EMS to be NADCAP certified in the aeronautics industry. Its 25 years of collaboration with the aircraft manufacturer Airbus demonstrates its positioning in this sector. ACTIA Aerospace produces, manufactures, and tests flight ECUs for the entire Airbus and ATR fleet, as the European aircraft manufacturer’s EMS partner. The ACTIA plant in Colomiers, which has been awarded the Usine Vitrine du Futur (Showcase Factory of the Future) label, is transforming to keep pace with changes in industry standards, through major investments. ACTIA’s rigorous standards and qualified expertise guarantee robust, certified industrial processes, thanks in part to this strategic collaboration with a valued partner.
Industrial expertise in the space ecosystem
Toulouse is a city with a rich space heritage, and today it represents the revival of the French space industry. With the support of major contractors in the space industry and many other smaller players, all part of the Aerospace Valley competitiveness cluster, the city orchestrates a dynamic synergy that drives the space industry in Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Against this backdrop of international competition, ACTIA has emerged in just a few years as an essential major player in the regional space industry, bringing its industrial expertise and commitment to the local space ecosystem.
Local involvement and collaboration within the space ecosystem
Locally, ACTIA is actively involved in the Toulouse space ecosystem, working closely with other players to boost the space sector and encourage innovation. ACTIA Aerospace is a member of Club Galaxie, supported by the Cité de l’Espace, and TOMPASSE (Toulouse Occitanie Méditerranée Pyrénées Aéronautique Spatial & Systèmes Embarqués). In all their diversity and plurality, these groups are actively involved in developing and promoting the space industry in the region.
ACTIA Aerospace, an innovative force in New Space
ACTIA Aerospace stands out as an innovative force within the Toulouse space ecosystem. As a member of the New Space Factory, the group showcases its expertise in the design and manufacture of on-board systems. This industrial capacity enables it to support its customers from the design stage through to mass production of on-board space equipment, offering cutting-edge solutions to meet the growing demands of the space market.
ACTIA is also consolidating its position in the space market through strategic partnerships with major contractors such as Airbus Defence & Space and Airbus Oneweb Satellites. These collaborations increase its presence on the international stage and demonstrate its ability to meet the varied needs of space industry players. In satellite telecommunications, ACTIA Aerospace provides customised solutions for major local players such as Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence & Space, reinforcing its position as European leader in SATCOM.
STRELLAN: A revolution in space navigation
ACTIA Aerospace is extending its range of on-board products by integrating its STRELLAN solution into the space value chain. Developed under the leadership and with the support of CNES, STRELLAN represents a significant step forward in the field of satellite GNSS receivers incorporating a navigator. STRELLAN meets the growing needs of the space community. It offers a particularly competitive advanced navigation solution, a cost-effective solution that is easy to integrate, with high-precision performance in terms of position, speed and time/frequency, and efficiency in terms of mass, consumption and volume. STRELLAN will therefore help improve the way space operations are controlled, reducing the risk of collision, space debris and orbital congestion. STRELLAN was presented at the CNES RTNC (Technical and Digital Space Meetings) in 2023, highlighting its importance for the future of space navigation.
Exclusive discussions with STEEL Electronique
To bolster its position in the design and manufacture of complex electronic systems for the demanding space and aeronautics markets, ACTIA Aerospace has confirmed its strategic partnership with STEEL Electronique, based in Martres Tolosane (see Financial Communication – 11 September 2023).
The Kinéis project, a French project (developed in Toulouse) involving a constellation of nanosatellites designed to provide a connectivity service for the Internet of Things (IoT) via satellite, is a good illustration of how the two space players complement each other. ACTIA Aerospace has been involved in the manufacture of the IOT communication modules that will communicate with the Kinéis network of nanosatellites. For its part, STEEL Electronique has helped design components incorporated into these satellites and manufactured by the Toulouse-based company Hemeria.
These collaborations aim to provide innovative satellite connectivity solutions, demonstrating ACTIA Aerospace’s ongoing commitment to exploring new opportunities in space.
Participation in the 2024 Toulouse Space Festival
ACTIA Aerospace will be present at the Toulouse Space Festival, a major space industry event, from 23 to 24 May 2024. ACTIA’s participation in the Careers Forum reflects its commitment to meeting recruitment needs and promoting careers in the space industry. The aim is to inspire young people to take up a career in the industry, and to show that there is a place for everyone in this innovative, exciting ecosystem full of promise.
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