Company History
Since its inception, Griffon Aerospace has been a leader in developing composite aircraft technologies and in converting those technologies for use in commercial markets such as the medical imaging industry.
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| A large part of Griffon Aerospace is dedicated to providing weapon systems training and weapon systems testing and evaluation to the military. |
Established in 1994 in Huntsville, Alabama, home of Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal, Griffon has successfully built upon its pioneering tradition to become a technology leader in the small business arena. The President and CEO is Mr. Larry A. French, an Aerospace and Mechanical Engineer with more than three decades of design and management experience. Experiencing steady growth in sales, revenue, and personnel, the company is continually expanding and diversifying in both the private and governmental sectors of the market. We aim to provide superior services and value to our customers, advancement opportunities for our employees, and superior returns to our stockholders.
Today, Griffon is focused on three core businesses: defense and commercial composite specialty parts, air vehicle design, and manufacturing and prototyping. Each provides the company with the capabilities it needs to build on its strength as an innovator and to prosper in a highly competitive economy.
OutlawThe Outlaw UAS is a highly maneuverable, composite, V-Tail, pusher monoplane providing affordable air defense training and system testing. |
LionheartLionheart is a powerful, spirited aircraft designed to make the kit airplane building process pleasant, fun, and memorable. |
Rocket EngineLarry French, President and CEO of Griffon Aerospace, is an aerospace and mechanical engineer with more than three decades of design and management experience. |



