Calspan is an industry-leading research and testing partner to the aerospace and automotive sectors, with more than 80 years of operational history. The company provides technology development services and testing systems across a range of technical domains, including wind tunnel testing, flight testing, jet engine test solutions, and comprehensive automotive safety testing such as crash, sled, tire, and barrier testing.
A distinguishing feature of Calspan is its position as the only independently owned and operated wind tunnel in the United States. It is also the only independent vehicle crash laboratory in the U.S. equipped with a vehicle propulsion system by MESSRING. These capabilities serve clients across aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation, motorsports, and defense industries.
The company maintains facilities in Buffalo, New York, and St. Paul, Minnesota. Calspan employs talented, multi-disciplined engineers and technicians and describes its culture as methodical and values-driven, with high ethical standards and a 'can-do' attitude.






