KT5 Aeronautical Inc. provides engineering services to the aviation community in support of certification of modifications to normal, commuter, and transport category aircraft. The company was incorporated in May 2008 by Matthew Hicks, P.Eng.

Matthew Hicks is a Transport Canada Design Approval Representative (DAR) with delegation in the Powerplant Installation and Mechanical Systems & Equipment specialities.

Over the past 10 years Matthew has conducted certification flight and ground testing, analysis, design evaluation, and engineering inspection of a wide range of modifications including turbine engine conversions, fuel system modifications, propeller replacements, executive interior installations, cargo conversions, and external geometry changes.