Aeroblaze Laboratory and its sister company, Bramport, are family-owned aerospace testing firms based in Burleson, Texas. They specialize in flammability testing, FAA certification, and warehousing services for aircraft materials. With a vision to provide faster turnaround, better customer service, and advanced testing
capabilities not typically available in the industry, Aeroblaze partnered with TMAC early
in their journey—before the company had even broken ground.
The Situation
Founder Andrew Feghali’s goal was to enter the global aerospace materials testing market with a clear differentiator: faster service, greater affordability, and expanded capabilities beyond what competitors
offered.
To realize this vision, Aeroblaze began strengthening internal operations by streamlining workflows, reducing errors, and embedding consistency across teams. A cornerstone of this effort has been the intentional capture of “tribal knowledge”—critical expertise held by long-time staff. Documenting and
organizing this knowledge ensures consistency in performance and compliance, while also enabling efficient onboarding and staff development. These improvements not only enhance day-to-day execution
but create a resilient operational foundation for future growth.
The Solution
TMAC helped Aeroblaze launch ahead of schedule by conducting emissions feasibility studies and guiding the company through Clean Air Act permitting. This enabled them to begin testing nearly a year earlier than anticipated. TMAC also supported the development of automated test systems that increased safety and consistency by allowing remote operation from outside the burn room—critical for improving reliability and reducing risk.
That collaboration continues today. TMAC is currently working with Aeroblaze and Bramport to prototype a secure, AI-powered chatbot that operates on internal company hardware. The system is designed to rapidly retrieve technical data from a curated knowledge base, including FAA regulations, CFR content, and proprietary test procedures. It reduces the burden of manual research, improves RFQ response times, and safeguards institutional knowledge. Importantly, this AI initiative directly supports the federal government’s strategic priority to maintain global leadership in artificial intelligence. Aeroblaze and Bramport are embedding AI not as a future vision—but as a present-day, operational asset.
The Results
As a certified FAA flammability test laboratory serving both commercial and military aviation, Aeroblaze supports national defense readiness through material compliance and safety verification. Their early adoption of AI—via a secure, in-house chatbot—has improved response times, reduced research effort, and preserved institutional knowledge. This practical use of AI directly supports the federal government’s goal of maintaining global leadership in artificial intelligence. Aeroblaze’s growth exemplifies how
innovation and hands-on support from the MEP National Network strengthen the Defense Industrial Base.
