Founded in 2005 by CEO Chris Ryan, the company began as a modest startup in regional New South Wales and has evolved into a world-renowned award-winning business headquarted on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Today, RYAN AEROSPACE is one of the largest volume suppliers of flight simulators to the US military.
The company is recognised as a trusted innovator in virtual and mixed-reality flight simulators, serving military and commercial aviation clients across the globe. Its agile development, customer-first mindset, and commitment to high-performance, cost-effective simulator training solutions have cemented RYAN AEROSPACE’ reputation as a global leader.
“This milestone is not just about longevity—it’s a tribute to the journey, the people, and the partnerships that have defined our success,” said Chris Ryan, acknowledging longstanding collaborations with US-based partners Vertex Solutions and Precision Flight Controls.
“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built and even more excited about the future, as we continue pushing the boundaries of simulation technology”, he added.
Ryan Aerospace customers list
US Army
US Navy
US Air Force
US Marine Corp
West Point Academy
NASA
BAE (UK)
BAE (USA)
Lockheed Martin
British Royal Air Force
Royal Australian Navy
Australian Army
Boeing
Bell Helicopters (TRU Training & Simulation)
Sikorsky
Airbus Helicopters
Indonesian Navy
Singaporean Air Force
FAA
Selex Galileo (Selex ES – a Finmeccanica Company)
CAE
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Western Australian Police Force
Saudi Arabian National Guard
Saudi Arabian Air Force
Over the past two decades, RYAN AEROSPACE has delivered more than 600 flight training simulator training systems across six continents, supported military pilot training programs, and advanced immersive training technologies in partnership with leading global players. Flagship products such as the HELIMOD and Immersive Training Device (ITD) series, have set new benchmarks in modular, reconfigurable and scalable flight simulation systems.
Chris Ryan credits his early passion for flight and flight simulation to a formative gift: a Commodore 64 computer loaded with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0, given to him by his parents, Barry and Margaret, in 1985, Combined with flying lessons in his father’s Cessna 172, the experience ignited a fascination that would eventually become RYAN AEROSPACE.
“None of this would be possible without the dedication of our talented and growing team of specialist designers, engineers, technicians, business development and support staff,” he added. “Their creativity, precision, and unwavering commitment to excellence are the driving force behind everything we do.”
See also |
Ryan Aerospace 
Helicopters Flight School - Training Military 
