Aircraft cockpit with Ipeco crew seating installed

Engineering Excellence. Trusted Globally.

Since 1960, Ipeco has been at the forefront of aerospace engineering, trusted worldwide for our specialist expertise and commitment to quality. What began as a small family business operated from a Nissen hut in Southend-on-Sea is now a global brand, supporting customers across civil and defence aviation markets.

A Heritage of Innovation

We are a world leader in aircraft crew seating and executive jet passenger seating, with products installed in cockpits and cabins by leading OEMs including Honda Aircraft, Gulfstream, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, ATR, and across all Boeing platforms. But our expertise goes well beyond seating.

Ipeco also produces advanced aerospace systems and components, including electrical galley inserts, power management systems, intelligent actuators, and precision-machined parts.

At the core of our success is our vertically integrated approach which allows full ownership of the design-to-delivery lifecycle. 

About us

Family Values, Global Standards

My grandfather started Ipeco in a small Southend workshop with a lathe, a vision, and a commitment to quality. Today, we serve customers around the globe — but we’ve never lost sight of where we came from.”

Steve Johnson, CEO

Founded in 1960 by engineer Allen Johnson (second from the right), Ipeco has grown from humble beginnings into a global aerospace supplier. As a family-run business for three generations, we take pride in our heritage and our long-standing partnerships across the aviation industry.

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Behind Every Product Is a Story

See how our heritage, people, and passion come together to shape the future of aerospace.

Journey with us through our 60-year history, explore our manufacturing capabilities and discover the expertise of our talented team.

From engineering and machining to final assembly and testing, every step of our production process takes place at our dedicated facilities. With all core capabilities in-house, we maintain complete control over quality, lead times, and performance.