PBS Velká Bíšeš

První brněnská strojírna Velká Bíteš, a.s. (První brněnská strojírna Velká Bíteš) is a Czech manufacturer specialising in high-speed rotating machines and small turbine engines. The company operates as a Tier 1 supplier and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) within the global aerospace value chain, providing propulsion systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), target drones, and light aircraft. Its operations encompass design, development, casting, and precision machining, maintaining an in-house investment casting foundry for nickel and cobalt-based superalloys. The organisation is established as a critical supplier of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) and Environmental Control Systems (ECS) for various rotorcraft and fixed-wing platforms. Notable products include the Safir 5K/G series APUs, which are utilised in Mil Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters, and the TJ100 turbojet engine family. Its customer base includes global aerospace integrators and government agencies across Europe, Asia, and North America, with partnerships extending to the development of components for regional jet engines and cryogenic equipment for scientific research. Prospective partners should verify specific certification requirements, such as EASA Part 21 or AS9100, relative to the intended application of the turbine units. As the company produces dual-use technologies, buyers must confirm export control compliance and end-user certificate (EUC) protocols for specific jurisdictions. Technical due diligence should focus on the thrust-to-weight ratios and fuel consumption specifications of their turbojet range compared to mission-specific requirements.