AerSale

What AerSale does

AerSale, Inc. is a vertically integrated aviation aftermarket services provider publicly traded on Nasdaq under ticker ASLE (IPO via SPAC merger with Monocle Acquisition Corporation in December 2020), headquartered in Doral, Florida. The company operates across four interlocking business lines: (1) Aircraft and engine sales and leasing of mid-life Boeing, Airbus, and McDonnell Douglas platforms; (2) MRO services including heavy maintenance, airframe services, component MRO (accessories & systems, aerostructures, landing gear), aircraft storage, disassembly, and transitions, operated from FAA Class 4-rated facilities in Goodyear, AZ and Roswell, NM, with newer capacity in Millington, TN and Hialeah Gardens, FL; (3) Used Serviceable Material (USM) sales harvested from in-house aircraft teardowns; and (4) proprietary Engineered Solutions comprising AerAware (FAA STC-certified Enhanced Flight Vision System with a 50% visual advantage on Boeing 737NG, built on Universal Avionics/Elbit Systems ClearVision technology), AerSafe (FAA-certified fuel tank ignition mitigation), and AerTrak (FAA-certified ADS-B Out alternative compliance solution).

The company generates revenue primarily through negotiated enterprise transactions: one-time aircraft and engine sale/lease deals, professional-services MRO labor and parts, USM part sales, and product/engineering revenue from STC-based engineered solutions. Pricing is transaction-based and quote-driven with no public catalog; AerSafe kits are sold on a per-unit basis with 4–6 week delivery lead times, while AerAware installation takes 2–3 days per aircraft. AerSale serves four primary customer segments—commercial airlines, cargo airlines, government and defense agencies (including the U.S. Air Force, NASA, and the Department of Energy), and aircraft and engine lessors—with secondary exposure to independent MROs. Distribution is direct via dedicated sales teams for each product line, a 24/7 AOG support desk, and an online parts portal, supplemented by participation in major industry events (MRO Americas, MRO Europe, Airline Economics, ISTAT). The company holds multi-jurisdictional regulatory certifications (FAA, EASA, CAAC, Bermuda CAA, ANAC, AFAC, CAAT), AFRA disassembly credentials, and AS9120B/AS9110C quality certifications across its operating locations.

Name

AerSale

Legal name

AerSale, Inc.

Website

https://aersale.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AerSale is a publicly traded, vertically integrated aviation aftermarket services provider offering MRO, used serviceable material sales, aircraft and engine sales/leasing, and proprietary FAA-certified engineered solutions (AerAware EFVS, AerSafe, AerTrak) to commercial airlines, cargo operators, government agencies, and lessors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Aftermarket Services

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Aircraft (3721)

akta.pro primary industry

Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK)

Keywords

• Aviation aftermarket services
• Aircraft MRO services
• Aircraft parts sales
• Aircraft engine leasing
• Aviation engineered solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Doral

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. MRO Services: Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services including heavy maintenance, structural repairs, component MRO, landing gear MRO, and airframe services. Revenue generated from labor and parts for aircraft maintenance and modifications.
2. Aircraft and Engine Sales & Leasing: Trading and leasing of mid-life aircraft and engines. Includes Boeing 757 freighters, various Boeing and Airbus platforms. Revenue from asset sales, lease payments, and asset management fees.
3. Used Serviceable Material (USM) Sales: Sale of used serviceable material harvested from aircraft teardowns. Includes airframe material, engine material, and components. Core part of the three-way aftermarket business model.
4. Engineered Solutions: Proprietary products including AerAware EFVS, AerSafe fuel tank systems, and AerTrak ADS-B solutions. Revenue from product sales, certifications, and licensing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AerSale is a vertically integrated aviation aftermarket services provider that sells and leases mid-life aircraft and engines, performs maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) on airframes, components, and landing gear, harvests and sells used serviceable material (USM) from aircraft teardowns, and develops proprietary FAA-certified engineered solutions (AerAware EFVS, AerSafe fuel tank ignition mitigation, AerTrak ADS-B Out) to commercial airlines, cargo operators, lessors, and government/defense agencies. The company operates FAA Class 4 'Unlimited' repair stations in Goodyear AZ, Roswell NM, Millington TN, and Hialeah Gardens FL, supported by a Memphis-based parts distribution center adjacent to the FedEx hub.

Product overview

AerSale is a vertically integrated aviation aftermarket services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary engineered solutions and MRO services spanning the full aircraft lifecycle. The core proprietary products include AerAware™ (Enhanced Flight Vision System for cockpit vision), AerSafe® (Fuel Tank Ignition Mitigation), and AerTrak® (ADS-B Out compliance solution), which are complemented by full-service MRO capabilities (Component MRO, Airframe MRO including Heavy Maintenance, Storage, Disassembly, Transitions, Reconfiguration/Modifications), Aircraft & Engine Sales & Leasing, and Used Serviceable Material (USM) sales. This integrated model enables AerSale to serve airlines from first flight through final retirement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AerAware: Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) for commercial aircraft, providing helmet-style cockpit vision with 50% visual advantage for safer low-visibility operations.
• AerSafe
• AerTrak

Products and services

• Heavy Maintenance
• Aircraft Storage
• Aircraft Disassembly
• Aircraft Transitions
• Component MRO
• Aircraft Sales & Leasing
• Engine Sales & Leasing
• Parts Sales (USM)
• AerAware Enhanced Flight Vision System
• AerSafe Fuel Tank Ignition Mitigation
• AerTrak ADS-B Out System
• Tailored Projects / STCs

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in approach minimums
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stratos FreightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 March 2026Boeing 757-200PCF freighter lease arrangement. Supports Stratos Freight's cargo operations across Central Asia, Europe, and international markets.
• Sanad GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2025Strategic collaboration strengthened through inventory sale arrangement. Represents deeper industry partnership in aviation aftermarket services.
• Global Aviation Parts SupplierminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 September 2024Partnership to supply surplus aviation parts. Strategic inventory distribution relationship.
• Elbit SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 30 October 2023Collaboration on AerAware EFVS incorporating Elbit's ClearVision EVS-5000 multispectral camera technology. Partnership enabled the 50% visual advantage breakthrough achievement.
• Universal AvionicscoreTechnology or Integration · 20 July 2022Partnership for AerAware Enhanced Flight Vision System development. Universal Avionics supplies the SkyLens Head Wearable Display and ClearVision camera technology. $33 million contract awarded in July 2022 for wearable EFVS components.
• BauerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 26 April 2022Partnership for pneumatic component MRO expansion in Miami. Bauer selected for component MRO capabilities.
• Precision Aircraft SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2022Contract for Boeing 757-200 passenger-to-freighter conversions. Six additional conversions ordered with four option aircraft, totaling potential 16 conversions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HEICO: HEICO is a leading aerospace and electronics component manufacturer and distributor serving the commercial aviation aftermarket. Comparable to AerSale's USM business and Engineered Solutions division, HEICO's Flight Support Group provides PMA parts and components that compete with AerSale's used serviceable material offerings.
• Willis Lease Finance: Willis Lease Finance Corporation is a leading engine leasing and management company that closely parallels AerSale's engine sales and leasing business. Both companies provide aftermarket-focused engine solutions to airlines and operators, with similar customer profiles and competition for engine portfolio management contracts.
• AAR Corp: AAR Corp is the most direct peer to AerSale, offering integrated aviation aftermarket services including MRO, parts distribution, and integrated solutions. Both companies serve commercial airlines, governments, and lessors with a vertically integrated aftermarket model. AAR is larger and more diversified, providing a useful scale benchmark.
• HAECO: HAECO (Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company) is one of the world's largest independent MRO providers, offering airframe, component, and engine MRO services comparable to AerSale's portfolio. Both serve commercial airline customers with full-scope maintenance capabilities and compete for similar aftermarket contracts globally.
• StandardAero: StandardAero is one of the largest independent MRO providers in the world, specializing in engine and component MRO services. Comparable to AerSale's engine sales/leasing and component MRO businesses, StandardAero serves similar commercial airline, business aviation, and government customers with aftermarket support services.
• GA Telesis: GA Telesis is a leading integrated aviation aftermarket solutions provider offering component repair, engine services, USM distribution, and aircraft teardown services. Directly comparable to AerSale's three-way integrated model (trading/leasing, USM, and MRO), GA Telesis competes head-to-head for similar airline and lessor customers in the commercial aviation aftermarket.
• Triumph Group: Triumph Group provides integrated aerospace structures, systems, and aftermarket support services. Its Aerostructures segment and aftermarket MRO capabilities directly overlap with AerSale's aerostructures MRO facility expansion in Hialeah Gardens. Both serve narrowbody and widebody commercial fleet operators.

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Technik: Lufthansa Technik is the world's largest independent MRO provider, offering comprehensive airframe, engine, component, and digital fleet services. As a broad incumbent serving global commercial aviation, Lufthansa Technik represents the scale benchmark against which AerSale's MRO capabilities compete, though it operates at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• Boeing Global Services: Boeing Global Services is the OEM-affiliated aftermarket division offering parts, MRO, training, and digital services across the Boeing commercial and defense fleet. As a broad incumbent, BGS represents both a competitor (for OEM parts vs. AerSale's USM) and a potential partner/lessor counterparty in AerSale's trading and leasing business.

Regional players

• FL Technics: FL Technics is a Lithuania-based MRO provider with global operations focused on base maintenance, line maintenance, and component support. As a regional player with growing international presence, FL Technics competes for narrowbody MRO contracts in similar markets to AerSale but is primarily positioned in Eastern Europe, Asia, and CIS countries rather than the US.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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