Nidec Aerospace establishes Atlanta hub to accelerate electric propulsion innovation

As part of Nidec, one of the world’s major electric motor manufacturers, Nidec Aerospace is shaping the future of aviation. Nidec Aerospace recently announced the opening of a new office in Atlanta, Georgia, a strategic expansion designed to accelerate the development and deployment of electric propulsion units for sustainable aviation.

The Atlanta hub strengthens Nidec Aerospace’s ability to support customers as advanced air mobility moves from concept to certification and service. By placing engineering, program leadership, and customer collaboration closer together, Nidec is positioning itself to shorten development cycles, improve integration, and increase program confidence in the rapidly evolving aerospace landscape.

Atlanta was selected for its strong global connectivity, deep aerospace and engineering talent base, and proximity to leading research universities. The region’s growing aerospace ecosystem enables closer partnership with customers, suppliers, and industry partners, while supporting Nidec Aerospace’s long-term innovation roadmap.

“Establishing a presence in Atlanta is about building momentum for our customers and the industry as electric propulsion programs advance toward real-world deployment, proximity matters,” said Vincent Braley, CEO of Nidec Aerospace. “This move allows us to work faster, integrate earlier, and deliver dependable, certifiable propulsion solutions that help move projects from prototype to service.”

St. Louis, Missouri will continue to serve as a key operational base for Nidec Aerospace, preserving the deep technical expertise and infrastructure that have shaped the division’s growth. With Atlanta now established, the combined footprint enhances cross-team collaboration and supports the company’s long-term direction.

This expansion reinforces Nidec’s role as a long-term partner to aircraft developers, original equipment manufacturers, and operators navigating the future of sustainable aviation, where performance, reliability, and speed to market are critical.

Nidec is a manufacturing company that specializes in solutions centered on the motor business, focusing on “everything that spins and moves.” Leveraging the technological capabilities of over 300 group companies in over 40 countries worldwide, their wide lineup of products, ranging from precision small to ultra-large sizes, is adopted in various fields, including IT equipment, mobilities, commercial/industrial sectors, and sustainable infrastructures.

Nidec Aerospace, formed through a strategic joint venture between Nidec Motor Corp. and Embraer, brings together expertise in electric motor technology and aviation. Founded in October 2023, the company is developing high-performance, reliable, and safe electric propulsion units for a broad range of aerospace applications. Its portfolio spans electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, electric short take-off and landing aircraft, electric conventional take-off and landing aircraft, and multiple drone platforms.