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Lee Air Announces New Acquisition
Expanding product line with the integration of Advent Aircraft Systems
WICHITA, KS–Lee Air, Inc., is proud to announce the purchase of the assets of Advent Aircraft Systems, Inc., Tulsa, OK. The transaction closed on December 31, 2025. The operations of Advent will be moved to Lee’s 85,000 sq ft engineering and manufacturing facility in Wichita. This acquisition enables Lee Air to bring the performance and safety of anti-skid braking systems to general aviation and military markets, in addition to electronically controlled power brake systems with or without anti-skid control to the UAS market.
Ken Goldsmith, President and majority shareholder of Advent said “the transaction with Lee Air is intended to help Advent’s aircraft braking systems and components realize their full market potential and confidently meet increased production rates in the coming years.”
Bennie Lee, President and owner of Lee Air, agreed that “the Lee Air team is enthusiastic about the addition of the Advent products to our established line of aircraft systems and components. We look forward to offering our existing and new customers this additional capability for their manned and uncrewed aircraft.”
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Founded in 1981, Lee Air engineers, manufactures, and certifies aircraft systems and components. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Lee Air is a privately owned manufacturer boasting consistently high OEM ratings for quality, reliability, and delivery.
Advent Aircraft Systems designs, analyzes, manufactures, tests, certifies and supports proprietary braking systems and components for air vehicles. The company capabilities include hydraulic, electrohydraulic, electromechanical and electronic components.
COVID-19, Sedgwick County "Stay at Home" Order
March 25, 2020
Sedgwick County, KS has issued a 30 day “Stay at Home” order effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 12:01am. This Order has been addressed as follows:
- Normal business hours will continue per Section 1, Exceptions B.viii and E.xxv
- Per Section 2, Essential Business Proactive Measures are in use.
Lee Air's Windshield Temperature Controller makes Inaugural Space Flight
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Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity completed its maiden Space Flight on December 13th, 2018. Lee Air's onboard Windshield Temperature Controller maintained a crystal clear view for the pilots as they soared to 264,000 feet at Mach 2.8. Click here to see more on Lee Air Controller Design Capabilities.
August 16, 2016
Lee Air's Development Team partnered with Aerospace Systems & Components (ASC) to address the need for control and metering of bleed air to a tandem cockpit. Marrying the expertise and experience of a dedicated group of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers with the Flow Experts of successful valve company resulted in Servo Controlled Valve Assembly perfectly fit for maintaining the comfort of Scorpion's next generation of Pilots.
Lee Air Employees support the community
August 1, 2016
The multi-year partnership with local USD 259 Cessna Elementary School continues to be one of the most successful annual events on on the Lee Air Community Calendar. Employees donate school supplies and basic necessities for K-5th grade students to ensure all have the tools necessary to succeed in the classroom.
