cpi aero is a u.s. manufacturer of structural assemblies and value-added kits for fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft in both the commercial aerospace and defense markets. cpi aero also manufactures pod-based, airborne avionics systems for intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (isr), electronic warfare (ew) and radar end-markets. within the global aerostructure supply chain, cpi aero is either a tier 1 supplier to aircraft oems or a tier 2 subcontractor to major tier 1 manufacturers. cpi also is a prime contractor to the u.s. department of defense, primarily the air force. in conjunction with its assembly operations, cpi aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, and mro services. cpi aero is included in the russell microcap® index.