Who we are

Improving Aviation is dedicated to solving critical challenges in wildfire management, air traffic control, and multi-vehicle coordination. With a focus on innovation, we bring together real-time data, advanced technology, and seamless system integration to create tools that save lives, protect communities, and improve operations in the toughest environments.

Our work has earned us multiple SBIR contracts with NASA, NOAA, and the Department of Defense, recognizing the value of our solutions in addressing complex problems. In 2024, we were also proud to be selected for the Google for Startups AI cohort, an incredible opportunity that has accelerated our growth and strengthened our ability to innovate.

We’re a team of engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are passionate about making a difference. By combining our expertise in aerospace, atmospheric science, and technology development, we’re committed to building a safer, smarter, and more resilient future for everyone.

Awards

  • Improving Aviation won Summit Startup of the Year 2023

  • Improving Aviation was awarded the Google for Startups Latin Founders Fund 2024!

  • Improving Aviations won Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s annual entrepreneurship competition, the TREP Expo.

  • Improving Aviation was one of the winners of Tampa Bay Wave’s Women Led Tech Startup Accelerator

  • Improving Aviation is an honoree of  the Tampa Bay Inno 2024 Awards in the AI category

  • Improving Aviation has been selected as a 2024 Black Ambition Prize finalist!

Get to know Rocio, CEO and Founder of Improving Aviation

We are so proud to introduce Rocio Frej Vitalle, Founder and CEO of Improving Aviation LLC Aviation. With over 15 years of experience in aerospace engineering, Rocio saw a crucial need for innovation in the field. Driven by a deeply personal mission, she founded Improving Aviation to integrate deep tech into operations, making a real difference.