Pioneer Aerospace Corporation

Founded in 1938, Pioneer Aerospace Corporation is one of the leading designers and manufacturers of aerodynamic deceleration systems that support specialized tactical, personnel, cargo, humanitarian, weapons and space exploration programs. The company offers a wide variety of sophisticated parachutes, high-tech decelerators and ancillary equipment. It specializes in the analysis, design, development, fabrication, testing and integration of aerodynamic deceleration systems. Pioneer Aerospace Corporation serves a variety of military and commercial industries worldwide. The company has manufactured aircraft braking parachutes for the F-117 Stealth Fighter, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-4, F-4, B-2 Stratofortress and the SR-71 Blackbird. Pioneer Aerospace Corporation is located in South Windsor, Conn.