Folland Aircraft Company was a British aircraft manufacturer founded in 1936 by Henry Folland. The company specialized in designing and producing military aircraft, including the well-known Folland Gnat, a lightweight fighter jet used by several air forces around the world. The company played a significant role in the post-World War II aviation industry, focusing on innovative designs and advanced technology. Although it ceased operations in the 1970s, Folland's contributions to aviation, particularly in the realm of training and combat aircraft, remain notable in the history of British aerospace engineering.