Development, manufacturing and distribution of mechatronic motion control and damping technology for the aerospace industry.
General Aerospace GmbH
Eschbach (DE) · Lynnwood, WA (US)New on Amplifa
About General Aerospace
General Aerospace GmbH, headquartered in Eschbach (Southern Baden), is a manufacturer of motion control and vibration isolation components for the aerospace industry and part of the Stabilus Group. The company develops, certifies, manufactures and distributes actuation and damping technology for aircraft cabin interiors, including electric actuation elements, shock absorbers, gas springs, oil-based friction dampers, as well as kinematic and mechanical systems. As a full-service supplier, General Aerospace offers ready-to-install solutions designed to enhance flight safety, relieve cabin crew, improve passenger comfort and reduce emissions through weight reduction. The product portfolio includes, among others, oil-based friction dampers, Lift Assist Units, E-Latches, Seat Locks, Control Cables, Mini Spring Actuators, Rotary Dampers, Primary Flight Control Dampers as well as lift-assist and hold-open rod systems for engine cowling panels. Engineering and production are located at the same site in Eschbach; another site exists in Lynnwood, Washington (USA). Customers are aircraft manufacturers and suppliers, particularly in the areas of seats, overhead bins, lavatories, cockpit, engines and aircraft stairs.
- Site
- Eschbach
- Processes
- Manufacturing of mechatronic motion control components (oil-based friction dampers, Lift Assist, Development, certification and distribution of actuation and damping technology for, Manufacturing of electric actuation elements, Manufacturing of shock absorbers, gas springs, oil-based friction dampers and kinematic/mechanical, Vibration isolation, Engineering Services, Engineering/Development, Certification
- Materials
- Engineering Services, Certification, Mechatronic System Assembly
- Certificates
- Aerospace Certified
- Employees
- 51–200
- Industries
- Aerospace, Aircraft cabin interiors, Private jets
- 01
Engineering/Development
- 02
Certification
- 03
Manufacturing/Production
- 04
Assembly of ready-to-install solutions
- 05
Distribution
Development & Manufacturing Competencies
Engineering Services
Development of custom motion control solutions from concept to production readiness.
Certification
Certification of actuation and damping technology for aerospace-grade applications.
Mechatronic System Assembly
Manufacturing and assembly of ready-to-install mechatronic motion control components.
Sites
Eschbach
DEHeadquarters, Engineering & Production
Lynnwood
USSite
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of mechatronic motion control components (oil-based friction dampers, Lift AssistAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development, certification and distribution of actuation and damping technology forEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing of electric actuation elementsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing of shock absorbers, gas springs, oil-based friction dampers and kinematic/mechanicalAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vibration isolationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering ServicesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
General Aerospace is known as Aerospace Certified and is regarded as a reliable supplier in aircraft manufacturing with proven quality. Detailed testing equipment and certification standards are not further specified in the sources.
| Evidence | Eschbach |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Certified |
Company History
- 2026
Part of the Stabilus Group ("A Stabilus Company"); site in Eschbach in southern Germany with combined engineering and production.