Quiet is a technology company.
Quiet has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round.
Quiet has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Quiet has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Quiet's investors include Serena Capital.
Quiet Technology Aerospace (QTA) is a technology company specializing in advanced composites for aviation, focusing on noise attenuation, structural repairs, and corrosion solutions for aircraft components like hush kits, nacelles, and thrust reversers.[1][2][7] Established as a market leader since 1988, QTA serves commercial, military, and corporate aircraft operators by solving noise compliance issues (e.g., Stage 2 to Stage 3 upgrades) and in-service problems like corrosion, which reduce downtime and costs; the company operates from a 30,000 sq ft FAA-approved facility in Hollywood, Florida, with capabilities for production, repair, and certification.[2] Its growth stems from 11 Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) achieved over decades, including over 125 hush kit sets delivered for Gulfstream GII/GIII aircraft by 2003, and ongoing projects like FAA-certified corrosion termination programs.[1][2]
Quiet Technology Aerospace traces its roots to 1988, when it pioneered the use of carbon graphite composites in the DC-8 hush kit—the first of its kind—marking 37 years of in-service experience by 2025.[1][2] The company's evolution centered on hush kit development for noise suppression on large transport aircraft (e.g., Douglas DC-8, Boeing 707), military transports, and business jets, securing 11 STCs and establishing expertise in FAA-approved composites, acoustic solutions, thrust reverser design, and certification processes.[2] Pivotal moments include introducing advanced composites early on and shifting post-2003 from legacy hush kits (last for Gulfstream models) to modern repairs, such as the FAA Project ST16729AT-T for nacelle corrosion, certified around 2022.[2]
QTA rides the aviation trend toward sustainable noise reduction and extended aircraft life amid stricter global emissions/noise regulations (e.g., Stage 3 compliance) and aging fleets facing corrosion from harsh operations.[2] Timing favors it as operators retrofit older jets (DC-8, 707, Gulfstream) rather than replace them, amplified by supply chain pressures and rising MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) demand post-pandemic.[1][2] Market forces like FAA certification barriers protect incumbents like QTA, while its composites expertise influences the ecosystem by enabling quieter, lighter structures—pushing composites adoption in nacelles and reversers across commercial/military aviation.[2][7]
QTA's pivot from hush kits to corrosion/structural repairs positions it for steady growth in the $80B+ global MRO market, with composites demand surging for sustainable aviation.[2][7] Next steps likely include expanding FAA projects beyond 2022 certifications, targeting widebody retrofits amid electrification/hybrid trends that still require noise solutions. Its influence may evolve by licensing composite tech or partnering on next-gen nacelles, solidifying its role as composites pioneer for quieter skies—echoing its 1988 DC-8 breakthrough in today's greener fleet era.[1][2]
Quiet has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Seed in October 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2024 | $5.0M Seed | Serena Capital |