AirCorps Aviation

What AirCorps Aviation does

AirCorps Aviation, Inc. is a privately held, vertically integrated vintage and warbird aerospace services company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bemidji, Minnesota, with three local facilities (Adams Avenue headquarters, Exchange Avenue fabrication, and a Mahnomen Drive expansion site). The firm restores, maintains, fabricates, and supports WWII and legacy aircraft through an interlocking service stack: award-winning aircraft restoration (multiple EAA AirVenture Grand Champion titles), FAA-certified maintenance and component repair (Repair Station #8ORR202D), ISO 9001:2015-certified build-to-print aerospace contract manufacturing, reverse engineering via the proprietary Aeroscan 3D laser scanning system (0.0012" accuracy), legacy parts distribution through the AirCorps Depot e-commerce channel (20,000+ SKUs in stock, world's largest Stearman inventory following the 2024 Dusters & Sprayers acquisition), a digital documentation archive (AirCorps Library, 460,000+ original drawings and manuals), and the AirCorps Art markings and decals business. Technology assets include SolidWorks 2022/CAMWorks 2022 CAD/CAM, 5-axis/3-axis CNC machining, sheet metal forming (stretch, hydroforming, drop hammer), heat treating, aluminum spot welding, CMM inspection, and an FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval quality system (PQ04274CE) using the Test & Analysis method.

AirCorps generates revenue across five primary streams: project-based aircraft restoration (professional services, multi-year quotes), build-to-print fabrication (project-quoted contract manufacturing), FAA repair station services (per-project fees), legacy aircraft parts sales (transactional e-commerce and surplus/NOS/PMA inventory), and AirCorps Library subscriptions (recurring). Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales led by SVP Eric Trueblood for restorations and large fabrication contracts, a separate inside-sales motion for fabrication inquiries (Stefan Hokuf), and self-serve e-commerce and subscription channels for parts and documentation. Customer segments span individual warbird owners and collectors (primary), aerospace manufacturers and MROs (primary, including Dassault Aviation, Elbit Systems, Ontic, Carlisle IT, Performance Repair Group), restoration shops and aviation businesses (primary), and museums/educational institutions such as the Commemorative Air Force and Dakota Territory Air Museum. The company employs over 80 people, is privately held by its four founding partners (Erik Hokuf, Eric Trueblood, Mark Tisler, Dan Matejcek) with no disclosed institutional outside ownership, and serves a global customer base from a single regional footprint.

Name

AirCorps Aviation

Legal name

AirCorps Aviation, Inc.

Website

https://aircorpsaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AirCorps Aviation is a privately held Bemidji, Minnesota aerospace services company that restores, maintains, fabricates, and supports WWII and legacy aircraft through restoration, FAA-certified repair, build-to-print manufacturing, 3D scanning, parts e-commerce (AirCorps Depot), and a digital documentation archive (AirCorps Library).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vintage Aircraft Restoration & Aerospace Fabrication Services

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Repair, Modification & Composite Rework (Airframe) (IMABAEAH), Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI)

Keywords

• Vintage aircraft restoration
• Warbird maintenance services
• Aerospace contract manufacturing
• FAA repair station services
• Aerospace reverse engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Bemidji

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Restoration Services: Full-service restoration of WWII and vintage aircraft with award-winning quality. Includes complete rebuilds, component restoration, and maintenance services. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for individual aircraft restorations.
2. Build-to-Print Part Fabrication: Contract manufacturing of aerospace parts for the broader aerospace industry. ISO 9001:2015 certified. Serves both legacy and modern aircraft manufacturers. Revenue through project quotes and ongoing contract work.
3. FAA Repair Station Services: Component repair and overhaul services through certified FAA Repair Station (8ORR202D). Includes landing gear overhaul, accessory repair, hydraulic component services. Revenue generated through per-project service fees.
4. Legacy Aircraft Parts Sales: Sales of WWII and legacy aircraft components through AirCorps Depot. Includes new surplus, new old stock (NOS), overhauled accessories, and 20,000+ part numbers in inventory. Also distributes EFS2500 Paint Stripper and Blue Gold Cleaner products.
5. AirCorps Library Subscription: Online subscription service providing access to 460,000+ original aircraft drawings, blueprints, and manuals. Revenue through membership/subscription fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AirCorps Aviation restores, maintains, fabricates, and engineers parts for WWII and legacy aircraft, delivering full-service aircraft restoration, FAA-certified component repair and overhaul, ISO 9001:2015 build-to-print aerospace manufacturing, 3D laser scanning reverse engineering, legacy aircraft parts distribution (AirCorps Depot), custom aviation markings (AirCorps Art), and subscription-based access to a digital archive of 460,000+ original aircraft drawings and manuals (AirCorps Library).

Product overview

AirCorps Aviation is a comprehensive vintage aircraft services company offering a unified portfolio of interconnected services for WWII and legacy aircraft. The core offerings include Aircraft Restoration (award-winning WWII aircraft restoration), Aircraft Maintenance (inspections and repairs), Build-to-Print Fabrication (ISO 9001:2015 certified contract manufacturing), Reverse Engineering with 3D Scanning, Legacy Aircraft Parts through AirCorps Depot (inventory management and sales), AirCorps Art (markings, decals, and placards), AirCorps Library (digital archive of 460,000+ drawings and manuals), and Component Repair & Overhaul (FAA-certified repair station). These services are designed to work together, enabling the company to restore, maintain, fabricate parts, and support the entire lifecycle of historic aircraft from a single organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AirCorps Depot: Online marketplace for legacy aircraft parts and components including Stearman, P-51 Mustang, and P-47 Thunderbolt parts
• AirCorps Art
• AirCorps Library
• Aeroscan

Products and services

• Aircraft Restoration Award-winning restoration of WWII and vintage aircraft specializing in P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt, Stearman, and other warbird variants with period-correct authenticity. For individual warbird owners, collectors, and museums.
• Aircraft Maintenance Comprehensive maintenance services for WWII and general aviation aircraft, including progressive and annual inspections, engine changes, component overhauls, and systems work.
• Build-to-Print Part Fabrication Aerospace contract manufacturing offering 5-axis/3-axis CNC machining, sheet metal forming (stretch forming, hydroforming, drop hammering), heat treating, aluminum spot welding, tooling design, assembly, and CMM inspection. ISO 9001:2015 certified. Serves aerospace manufacturers, MROs, and defense contractors.
• Reverse Engineering (Aeroscan 3D Scanning) Portable 3D laser scanning and reverse engineering services for accurate part reproduction, inspection, and CAD model creation with accuracy up to 0.0012 inches and resolution of 0.002 inches. Supports FAA-PMA part production via the Test & Analysis method.
• Legacy Aircraft Parts (AirCorps Depot) Online marketplace and inventory management of legacy and warbird aircraft components, with over 6,000 part numbers acquired and 20,000+ part numbers in stock, including new surplus, new old stock (NOS), overhauled accessories, and FAA-PMA parts. Includes the world's largest Stearman parts inventory.
• AirCorps Art Production of authentic aviation markings, decals, placards, nameplates, and custom artwork for aircraft and enthusiasts, including etching, engraving, laser cutting, screen printing, and water transfers.
• AirCorps Library Subscription-based digital archive providing instant online access to nearly 460,000 original WWII and legacy aircraft drawings, blueprints, and manuals with high-resolution viewing capability.
• Component Repair & Overhaul FAA-certified repair station (8ORR202D) providing landing gear and accessory overhaul services, including landing gear, wheels, brakes, hydraulics, and structural repairs.
• Parts Purchasing & Consignment Purchase, trade, and consignment services for warbird, WWII aircraft, and legacy aircraft parts, components, spares, manuals, and aviation-related inventories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning restorations: Grand Champion P-47 (2023), Grand Champion P-51C (2018), Reserve Grand Champion P-51D (2015), Best Stearman (2015), multiple Golden Wrench awards since 2011
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dusters & Sprayers Supply Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2024AirCorps Aviation, under AirCorps Depot management, acquired Dusters & Sprayers Supply Inc., which holds the world's largest inventory of Stearman aircraft parts. This strategic acquisition expands AirCorps Depot's inventory to over 6,000 part numbers and supports the warbird industry's preservation efforts. The acquisition aims to maintain and grow the inventory of Stearman parts, providing parts to operators and restorers globally with a focus on quality and affordability.
• Noel Allard's Decals-Data PlatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirCorps Aviation acquired Noel Allard's Decals-Data Plates aircraft markings business based in Park Rapids, Minnesota. This acquisition allows AirCorps Art to continue the 35-year tradition of world-class production techniques and accuracy. Noel Allard joined the team as part of the transition, bringing expertise in typography, layout, and production techniques from the 1940s era.
• Pioneer Aero ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirCorps Aviation acquired Pioneer Aero Services, expanding its capabilities and service offerings in the aerospace maintenance and parts sector.
• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)minorOthersCorporate member of NBAA, supporting the business aviation community
• General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)minorOthersCorporate member of GAMA, supporting general aviation manufacturing industry
• Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA)minorOthersCorporate member of AEA, supporting aircraft electronics and avionics industry
• Metal Precision Manufacturers Association (MPMA)minorOthersCorporate member of MPMA, supporting precision metal manufacturing industry
• Dakota Territory Air MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirCorps Aviation is restoring the P-51B Shillelaugh for the Dakota Territory Air Museum. This restoration project returns an aircraft that flew 95 WWII missions to airworthiness for museum display and educational purposes.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Univair Aircraft Corporation: One of the largest manufacturers and distributors of replacement parts for legacy/vintage general aviation aircraft including Piper, Aeronca, and Taylorcraft. Directly comparable to AirCorps Depot as a legacy aircraft parts supplier serving the same restoration and owner-operator market.
• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. Major distributor of aircraft parts, pilot supplies, and building materials for general aviation including warbird restoration. Comparable to AirCorps Depot as a one-stop parts source for restorers and operators of vintage aircraft.
• Preferred Airparts: Specializes in aircraft parts for Piper, Beech, and other general aviation aircraft including many legacy/vintage types. Directly comparable to AirCorps Depot's parts business and listed as an AirCorps customer in fabrication services.
• Basler Turbo Conversions: Holds STCs and performs fixed-wing aircraft modifications and conversions (notably turboprop conversions of legacy airframes). Comparable to AirCorps' aircraft modification, FAA-PMA, and build-to-print manufacturing capabilities.
• Wipaire: STC developer and modifier of float-equipped and amphibious aircraft, with FAA-PMA parts and certified installation capabilities. Comparable to AirCorps in combining FAA-PMA, STC-level modification, and build-to-print contract manufacturing.
• Air Repair Inc. FAA-certified repair station specializing in landing gear, hydraulic, and structural component overhaul on general aviation and legacy aircraft. Closely comparable to AirCorps' FAA Repair Station #8ORR202D services for landing gear and accessories.
• Aerospace Welding Minneapolis: FAA-PMA manufacturer and repair station for aerospace components including exhaust systems and engine components, with strong legacy/warbird support. Comparable to AirCorps' FAA-PMA quality system and contract manufacturing capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing: Large aerospace MRO and FAA-PMA parts manufacturer that licenses, manufactures, and supports legacy components across commercial and military platforms. Comparable to AirCorps' FAA-PMA and component repair business but at vastly greater scale and platform breadth.
• Pacific Aero Products: Manufacturer and distributor of certified aircraft parts, hardware, and rotables for commercial, general aviation, and vintage aircraft. Comparable parts catalog breadth and FAA-PMA positioning to AirCorps' Depot and PMA parts business.

Regional players

• Commemorative Air Force: Large warbird preservation organization operating and restoring WWII aircraft across multiple US units; an AirCorps customer (Red Tail P-51C). Comparable mission in preserving airworthy WWII airframes and a key counterpart in the warbird restoration ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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