Intuos

Intuos is an Italian aviation technology company that develops an integrated platform for non-commercial aircraft fleet operators, combining operational management software with proprietary IoT hardware and machine-learning-based analytics. The platform is built on two components: The Manager, a modular suite that digitises aviation operations from flight planning and scheduling to training progression, fleet maintenance compliance and multi-base coordination; and an InFlight Data Monitoring solution based on patented IoT devices that capture real-time telemetry and engine performance data without manual uploads.

The hardware line includes a plug-and-play InFlight Monitor Unit that transmits high-fidelity telemetry over 4G or satellite, providing automatic exceedance detection for altitude, speed, accelerations and structural stress, plus 3D flight replays used for objective student debriefs, and an Engine Monitor Unit that applies acoustic analysis with machine learning to detect mechanical degradation without modifying the engine, aiming to identify anomalies before failures and avoid unplanned aircraft-on-ground events. Additional platform functions include automated CBTA tracking, digital flight logbooks, airworthiness and AD/SB compliance calendars, multi-client portfolio views for CAMO organisations, inventory and work-order management, and a real-time operations control centre; an EASA SMS documentation capability is listed as forthcoming.

The company positions its offering as bringing flight data monitoring capabilities previously associated with airline and military operators to general aviation, which it describes as a segment where a large share of the global fleet is still managed with limited data and manual processes. [0][1][5][6][7]

Founding story

Intuos was created from the pairing of two complementary founder profiles: Carolina Gianardi, CEO, with over 30 years in business management at companies including GE Capital and American Express, where she held roles such as Head of Sales & Marketing and General Manager B2B Payment; and Vito Tedeschi, CTO, with over 40 years in software development and database management, having led large-scale data projects for Autostrade per l'Italia, Crédit Agricole, Telecom Italia, Banca d'Italia and INPS. Tedeschi is also a pilot, and the founders' combined aviation experience is cited by investors as exceeding 30 years. [5][6][7]

Business model

Intuos sells a vertically integrated combination of subscription-style operations management software and proprietary monitoring hardware (InFlight Monitor Unit and Engine Monitor Unit) to aviation fleet operators, with a unified database powering each module of the suite. Investor commentary highlights the vertical integration between IoT devices and the management software platform as the company's commercial differentiator in a low-digitalisation sector. [0][1][7]

The company offers a modular all-in-one software suite alongside its monitoring hardware devices to aviation operators; specific pricing terms are not stated in available sources. [0][1]

Traction

The company reports flight-hours data analysed and multi-continent service on its website, has expanded across Europe and into South Africa through a distribution agreement with Absolute Aviation Parts, and closed a €720K round in February 2026. Beyond the two founders, the team comprises 10 professionals under 35, eight in technology roles and two in commercial roles. [0][5][6][7]

Latest developments

In February 2026 Intuos announced a €720K round with participation from Argo (the TravelTech acceleration program of the National Accelerators Network, an initiative of CDP Venture Capital with the Italian Ministry of Tourism, managed by Zest and VeniSIA), Techstars through its Techstars Transformative World Torino accelerator, Ventive, plus club deals and business angels. Proceeds are earmarked for completing technology development and entering the US market. [5][6][7]