Established in 1975, Onboard Systems International is an aerospace equipment manufacturer headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, United States. The company specializes in the design and production of external cargo hooks, suspension systems, and precision weighing systems for civil and military helicopters worldwide.
Onboard Systems operates as part of Signia Aerospace. Although Signia Aerospace did not directly acquire Onboard Systems, the private equity firm Arcline Investment Management completed the acquisition of the company on October 12, 2021. In July 2022, Arcline established Signia Aerospace as a new aerospace platform, with Onboard Systems serving as the founding brand within its Mission Systems business segment.
The company's cargo hook and onboard weighing systems division remains based in Vancouver, Washington, while its Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch division operates from Anaheim, California.
Onboard Systems operates as part of Signia Aerospace. Although Signia Aerospace did not directly acquire Onboard Systems, the private equity firm Arcline Investment Management completed the acquisition of the company on October 12, 2021. In July 2022, Arcline established Signia Aerospace as a new aerospace platform, with Onboard Systems serving as the founding brand within its Mission Systems business segment.
The company's cargo hook and onboard weighing systems division remains based in Vancouver, Washington, while its Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch division operates from Anaheim, California.
News about Onboard Systems |
Leonardo to Offer Pegasus Rescue Hoist Across Its Helicopter Portfolio
26-Feb-26 - Leonardo will offer operators the Onboard Systems Pegasus™ next-generation rescue hoist, an ETSO-certified solution, across its helicopter portfolio starting with the AW139 model. #hoist
Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch New Facility in Anaheim, California
18-Feb-26 - Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch opens a new 20,000-sq-ft FAA Part 145-approved MRO facility in Anaheim, California, supporting helicopter hoist and winch customers worldwide. #Anaheim
HEC Dual Cargo Hook for Bell 429 Certified by FAA
23-Sep-24 - The Onboard Systems TALON HEC (human external cargo) dual cargo hook for the Bell 429 helicopter received certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Validations by Canada TCCA and European EASA are underway #Bell429
HEC Dual Cargo Hook TALON for Bell 429
07-Mar-23 - Onboard Systems showcases new human external cargo (HEC) dual cargo hook TALON for the Bell 429 at Heli-Expo 2023 having California’ Capitol Helicopter as launch customer #Bell429
Phenix Solutions Selects Onboard Systems for Ultra 2XL
07-Mar-23 - Phenix Solutions selects Onboard Systems for its Ultra 2XL heavy-lift cargo aircraft Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) #drones
