What ComAv (Commercial Aviation Services) does

ComAv (Commercial Aviation Services) is a privately held commercial aviation services firm founded in 1998 and headquartered at the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California, on a 240-acre site. It serves airlines, MROs, aircraft and engine lessors, and aircraft owners globally, providing aircraft and engine storage, heavy and transitional maintenance, structural modifications, avionics, disassembly, recycling, parts and material sales, 24/7 AOG support, and engine leasing and sales through two wholly owned LLC subsidiaries — ComAv Technical Services (an FAA 145 and EASA certified MRO) and ComAv Asset Management (a global airframe and powerplant support provider). The company claims to have transitioned "several thousand aircraft and engines" and operates facilities supporting 500+ aircraft storage positions, 300+ engines under management, 225,000+ sq ft of hangar and warehouse space, and an inventory of over 500,000 line items of spare parts with real-time tracking.

The business model is sales-led and enterprise-direct, with a Vice President of Business Development, dedicated account managers, a 24/7 AOG support desk, and an international office in the United Kingdom. Revenue is generated through quote-based RFQ pricing across multiple streams: recurring storage fees, heavy maintenance and modification contracts, transaction-based parts sales and consignment, multi-year engine leasing agreements, and end-of-life disassembly and material harvesting. Customer logos include Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, FedEx, and Norwegian Long Haul. The company holds FAA 145, EASA, AS9120, ASA, AFRA, CAA UK, TCCA Canada, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and Guernsey certifications and has won the FAA Diamond Award for 15 consecutive years. ComAv raised $18.5 million in a 2018 funding round led by CVF Capital Partners and doubled its workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic to absorb elevated storage demand.

Name

ComAv (Commercial Aviation Services)

Legal name

ComAv - Commercial Aviation Services

Website

https://comav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ComAv (Commercial Aviation Services) is a privately held FAA 145 and EASA certified aviation services firm based in Victorville, California, providing aircraft storage, MRO, disassembly, parts sales, and engine leasing to global airlines, MROs, and lessors from its 240-acre Southern California Logistics Airport campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation MRO Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Aircraft MRO services
• Commercial aviation storage
• Aircraft maintenance overhaul
• Aviation asset management
• Aircraft disassembly recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Victorville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MRO Services: Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services including heavy checks, transitional maintenance, structural modifications, avionics, and engine services. Revenue from both scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs.
2. Aircraft & Engine Storage: Short and long-term aircraft and engine storage services at their Victorville, CA facility. Revenue from parking fees and preservation services.
3. Asset Management & Parts Sales: Sale of surplus aircraft, engines, and over 500,000 line items of spare parts. Includes consignment programs, inventory management, and material sourcing for airlines and MROs.
4. Engine Leasing: Engine Center of Excellence managing over 300 engines for third parties. Provides flexible leasing, sales, and management solutions covering full range of series engines.
5. End-of-Life Programs & Disassembly: Aircraft and engine disassembly services, material harvesting, and recycling. Completes over 1,000 aircraft disassembly projects with 12-aircraft simultaneous processing capability.
6. Custom Crating & Packaging: ISPM 15 certified custom crating facility providing specialized packaging solutions for aerospace and aviation industry components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ComAv is a commercial aviation solutions provider operating through two core divisions: ComAv Technical Services, an FAA 145 and EASA certified MRO offering aircraft and engine storage, transitional and heavy maintenance, disassembly, engine services, avionics, and recycling; and ComAv Asset Management, a global airframe and powerplant support provider offering parts sales, AOG support, material warehousing, and engine leasing. These divisions are unified under an Integrated Solutions platform providing end-to-end lifecycle management from storage through end-of-life programs for commercial airlines and lessors worldwide.

Product overview

ComAv (Commercial Aviation Services) is a commercial aviation solutions provider offering an integrated platform of MRO services and asset management. The company operates through two core divisions: ComAv Technical Services (an FAA 145 and EASA certified MRO providing aircraft storage, heavy/transitional maintenance, disassembly, engine services, avionics, and aircraft recycling) and ComAv Asset Management (a global airframe and powerplant support provider offering parts sales, AOG support, material warehousing, and engine leasing). These divisions are unified under an Integrated Solutions platform that combines both services to provide airlines and lessors with end-to-end asset management from storage through end-of-life programs. The company also offers Custom Crating & Packaging, Continued Time Serviceable Material (CTSM) Programs, Consignment Programs, and Material Harvesting as specialized modules within this integrated offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ComAv Technical Services (MRO) FAA 145 and EASA certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul services providing aircraft storage, transitional maintenance, heavy maintenance, and disassembly. Features a workforce of licensed Airframe and Power Plant mechanics with over 25 years of experience.
• ComAv Asset Management Fully certified global airframe and powerplant support provider specializing in consignment inventory assets for airlines operating Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Offers inventory evaluation, market intelligence, and asset management solutions.
• Heavy & Transitional Maintenance Comprehensive aircraft heavy checks including structural inspections, system overhauls, component replacements, and landing gear inspections. Transitional maintenance services for ownership changes, leasing, or reactivation after storage.
• Aircraft & Engine Storage Short and long-term aircraft and engine storage with engineered hard surface parking, preservation services, and reactivation capabilities. Storage facility can accommodate over 500 aircraft at the 240-acre Victorville facility.
• Disassembly Programs Aircraft disassembly services having completed over 1,000 projects. Facility can handle 12 aircraft simultaneously, with an average of 60 airframes disassembled annually.
• Engine Services Engine Center of Excellence managing over 250 engines for third parties with full service preservation, MPA runs, boroscopes, engine removals, and storage capabilities.
• Avionics Installation, repair, inspection and troubleshooting of avionics systems including Pitot/Static, FAR 91.411 & 91.413 testing, ADS-B testing, communications upgrades, and IFE modifications.
• Aircraft Modifications & Repair Structural modifications and repairs for Airbus, Boeing, and McDonnell Douglas aircraft including skin replacements, wing spars, frame replacements, galley modifications, and winglets.
• Aircraft Recycling Environmentally responsible aircraft recycling as an accredited and founding member of AFRA, following strict guidelines for component removal and green recycling processes.
• Part & Material Sales Sales of aircraft parts, engines, and over 500,000 line items of spare parts with 24/7 AOG support and international distribution.
• AOG Support Desk 24/7 Aircraft on Ground support providing immediate access to in-stock inventory and parts sourced from end-of-life aircraft disassembly programs.
• Material Warehousing Nine fully equipped hangar and warehouse locations spanning 225,000 square feet with advanced inventory management systems and real-time tracking capabilities.
• Engine Leasing & Sales Flexible engine leasing and sales programs through the Engine Center of Excellence with over 300 engines under management. Includes borescope inspections, performance runs, and preservation solutions.
• Integrated Solutions Fully bespoke integrated solution combining ComAv Asset Management and ComAv Technical Services to maximize value for airlines and lessors seeking short-term redeployment or long-term end-of-life solutions.
• Consignment Programs Serviceable As Removed (SAR) support, material management, engine and APU consignment management, and AOG support utilizing serviceable material at VCV location.
• Continued Time Serviceable Material (CTSM) Program Customized program for airframe disassembly, continued time serviceable material expertise, material marketing and value enhancement, and supporting unique customer requirements.
• End-of-Life Programs Transition of aviation assets from long-term storage into financial gain through aircraft and engine inductions, consignment programs, disassembly, and recycling.
• Material Harvesting Inspection and certification services for harvesting material for airline fleets, including breakout ROM for part removal and work-scope refinement.
• Custom Crating & Packaging ISPM 15 certified in-house crating facility providing custom crates, pallets, and shipping fixtures for aerospace and aviation industry inventory, available 24/7 for AOG needs.
• Special Project Support Out-of-the-box technical solutions utilizing Part 145, EASA, and specific certifications including STC modifications, flight test activities, and OEM flight test support programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of millions in cost savings and benefits generated for CTSM program customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Aerospace Coatings (IAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site paint facilities partnership providing narrowbody and widebody aircraft painting capabilities. IAC operates paint facilities directly at ComAv's Southern California Logistics Airport location.
• Million AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBO (Fixed Base Operator) partnership providing 24/7 aviation fuel services, defueling, refueling, lavatory servicing, and potable water servicing at VCV location.
• Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD)minorOthersEnvironmental partnership through Carl Moyer grant funding enabling purchase of low-emission equipment. Received $500k grant (71.5% of cost) for replacement tugs reducing emissions by 96%.
• Local Colleges and A&P SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnerships for hiring aircraft maintenance technicians. Students work flexible shifts to accommodate class schedules while gaining industry experience.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• StandardAero: Global MRO provider specializing in engine services, component repair, and airframe maintenance. Comparable on engine MRO capabilities and complementary on the broader commercial MRO landscape.
• AerFin: Specialist in engine and airframe asset management, engine leasing, and end-of-life solutions for commercial aircraft. Highly comparable on engine pool management (300+ engines) and parts harvesting model.
• Avmax Group: Canadian-based provider of aircraft leasing, MRO, parts, and storage services. Direct overlap on aircraft storage, regional aircraft MRO, and parts harvesting operations.
• GA Telesis: Private global aerospace integrator offering MRO, parts distribution, engine leasing (GA Telesis Engine Services), and end-of-life solutions. Closest integrated business-model match to ComAv's combined Technical Services and Asset Management structure.
• Air Transport Services Group (ATSG): US-listed provider of aircraft leasing, MRO, and air cargo services. Overlaps with ComAv on aircraft storage, MRO, and fleet support for commercial operators.
• VAS Aero Services: Aviation aftermarket specialist in aircraft parts sales, component repair, and engine trading. Direct overlap with ComAv Asset Management's parts distribution and engine leasing activities.
• AAR Corp: Public US-listed provider of MRO services, parts supply, and integrated aviation solutions to commercial and government customers. Most direct large-scale comparable on aircraft parts, MRO, and fleet management.

Regional players

• Magnetic MRO: Estonian-based MRO provider offering line and base maintenance, engine services, and aircraft parking. Comparable on engine MRO and aircraft storage, though primarily serves European customers.

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Technik: Lufthansa Group's global MRO division serving commercial, VIP, and government aviation. Significantly larger and broader than ComAv, but directly competes for EASA-certified MRO and engine services on Airbus/Boeing platforms.

Others

• Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA): Industry association for aircraft disassembly and recycling best practices of which ComAv is a founding member. Not a competitor, but represents the ecosystem of accredited end-of-life players and customer network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/comavLLC
• Xx.com/comav_vcv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comav-commercial-aviation-services-

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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