Kraig Pakulski / Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Major $200 Million Acquisition Brings SLO Aerospace Firm Into AeroVironment San Luis Obispo-based Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc., an aerospace engineering firm, has been acquired by Central Coast-based AeroVironment, Inc. for $200 million. The company announced the acquisition on March 16, […] The post Major $200 Million Acquisition Brings SLO Aerospace Firm Into AeroVironment appeared first on edhat. Previous Article Elubia’s Kitchen Celebrates One Year In Isla Vista Next Article Wildlife Experts Rescue Elephant Seal Pup With Hook Lodged In Its Mouth In Santa Barbara Print 18 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.