about us
Corporate Philosophy / History
Kanto Aircraft Instrument Co., Ltd. strives to value and respect all customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders based on the company's free and vigorous culture of fulfilling our commitment to bring affluence for the future. As we endeavor to develop unique and creative technology and offer products and services that provide benefits to society, we are committed to putting our customers first and doing business with integrity while placing importance on harmony.
- To observe compliance with laws and regulations
- To seek fair trade practices
- To devote ourselves to put the customers first
- To promote social contributions
- To create a lively workplace
- To give our full attention to the global environment
| 1952 | Established as Nihon Air Carrier Service Co. Ltd. |
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| 1956 | Changed company name to Kanto Aircraft Instrument Co., Ltd. |
| 1957 | Obtained business license following revision of the Aircraft Manufacturing Industry Act |
| 1967 | Started production of attitude heading reference system for the P-2J |
| 1978 | Started production of autopilot system for the P-3C |
| 1991 | Started production of space stabilizer for Japan Coast Guard patrol vessels |
| 1993 | Started production of flight data recorder for the SH-60J |
| 1995 | Started production of tactical air navigation system for the UH-60JA |
| 1996 | Moved head office to current location |
| 1998 | Acquired JIS Q 9001 quality management system certification |
| 2000 | Started production of telemeter system for the AAM-5 |
| 2003 | Acquired JIS Q 9100 aerospace quality management system certification |
| 2004 | Acquired JIS Q 14001 environmental management system certification |
| 2005 | Started production of lithium-ion battery monitoring system for Boeing 787 aircrafts |
| 2011 | Started production of MCP (Mode Control Panel) for the P-1 |
| 2012 | Started production of flight control panel, etc. for advanced technology test aircraft |
| 2013 | Started production of flight information processing system for UH-60J |
| 2014 | Started production of telemeter for 12SSM guided missiles |
| Started production of MCP (Mode Control Panel) for the C-2 | |
| 2016 | Started production of telemeter for new ship-to-ship guided missiles |
| 2018 | Started production of flight information processing system for the modified SH-60K |
| Started production of MDR (Mission Data Recorder) for the F-2 | |
| 2018 | Started production of joysticks for submarines |
| 2022 | Started production of WMCU (Warning Message Control Unit) for the F-2 |
| 2024 | Started development of a flight control system with built-in sensors for target drones |
| 2025 | Started production of VPX-compliant modules for aircraft computers |