Elliott Aviation
Elliott Aviation is a privately held business aviation MRO and avionics retrofit provider operating four FAA Part 145 facilities in the U.S. Midwest and Southeast, serving corporate flight departments and private aircraft operators with installation, maintenance, paint, interior, parts, and brokerage services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1936
- HeadquartersMilan, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Elliott Aviation does
Elliott Aviation is a privately held, FAA Part 145-authorized business aviation services company founded in 1936 and headquartered in Moline, Illinois. The company operates four service facilities — Moline, IL; Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis, MN; and Atlanta, GA — and has been owned by private equity firm Summit Park since 2020-2021, following the add-on acquisition of The Maintenance Group (Elliott Aviation of Atlanta).
Its core offering is integrated aircraft solutions across five streams: avionics sales and installation (Garmin G1000/G1000 NXi, Garmin G5000, Pro Line 21/Fusion, Citation G600 TXi, Starlink, Gogo); OEM-authorized maintenance and inspections (King Air, Citation, Challenger, Hawker, Phenom, Beechjet, Premier and similar); engine overhauls and Raisbeck performance modifications; paint and interior refurbishment (including Citation Excellence Program and medical interiors); and aircraft sales, brokerage and appraisals through the Elliott Jets division. The company also sells FAA-authorized parts (with $1M+ in rotables) and supports AOG events.
Revenue is generated via hardware sales, professional services (labor and parts markup), and transaction-based commissions on aircraft sales and appraisals. The technology backbone is in-house STC development, advanced CAD wiring diagrams, and proprietary installation processes that deliver industry-leading downtimes — 26 days for Citation 560XL G5000 and 15-day guaranteed downtime for King Air G1000. Elliott is the world's largest Garmin retrofit dealer (500+ G5000/G1000 NXi installations) and holds authorizations from Textron, Bombardier, Embraer, Cessna, Garmin, Collins Aerospace, Honeywell, SpaceX (Starlink), Gogo, Raisbeck, Prizm, and Williams International.
Elliott Aviation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Elliott Aviation
- Legal name
- Elliott Aviation
- Website
- https://elliottaviation.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1936
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Elliott Aviation is a privately held business aviation MRO and avionics retrofit provider operating four FAA Part 145 facilities in the U.S. Midwest and Southeast, serving corporate flight departments and private aircraft operators with installation, maintenance, paint, interior, parts, and brokerage services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Elliott Aviation industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Avionics Integration, Wiring Harnesses & Installation Kits (IMABAFAL), Aerospace Landing Gear Components & Subsystems (IMABANAK)
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Where Elliott Aviation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Milan
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Elliott Aviation business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Avionics Sales and Installation: Revenue from selling and installing avionics systems including Garmin G1000/G1000 NXi, Garmin G5000, Pro Line 21, Pro Line Fusion, G600 TXi, connectivity solutions (Starlink, Gogo), and aftermarket avionics. Includes both hardware sales and installation labor.
- Aircraft Maintenance Services: Factory-authorized maintenance, inspections, unscheduled maintenance, and AOG support for light to mid-sized jets and turboprops. Revenue from labor and parts markup.
- Aircraft Sales (Elliott Jets): Brokerage, acquisition, and sales of business aircraft. Commission-based transaction revenue from helping buyers and sellers complete transactions.
- Paint and Interior Refurbishment: Custom aircraft paint services and interior refurbishments. Revenue from materials and skilled labor for complete aircraft transformations.
- Aircraft Parts and Rotables: Sales of FAA-authorized new and used aircraft parts, rotables, and accessories. Same-day shipping for in-stock parts with over $1 million in competitively priced rotables.
- Accessory Repair and Overhaul: Landing gear overhaul, component inspection, repair, and servicing. NDT-certified services for wheels, brakes, and other accessories.
- Aircraft Appraisals: Accredited aircraft appraisal services by ASA-certified appraiser. Revenue from professional valuation services for buyers, sellers, and financial institutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Citation 560XL G5000 Retrofit - First 5 Customers |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Citation XLS+ G5000 Upgrade Credit |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Elliott Aviation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Elliott Aviation is a comprehensive business aviation services company delivering avionics retrofits (Garmin G1000 NXi, Garmin G5000, Pro Line 21, Pro Line Fusion), factory-authorized maintenance and inspections, custom aircraft paint and interior refurbishment, aircraft sales and brokerage through its Elliott Jets division, FAA-authorized parts supply, landing gear and accessory services, and ASA-accredited aircraft appraisals across four U.S. service centers in Moline IL, Des Moines IA, Minneapolis MN, and Atlanta GA.
Product overview
Elliott Aviation is a comprehensive aviation services company offering integrated aircraft solutions across four core service areas: Avionics (including Garmin G1000 NXi and G5000 retrofits, Pro Line 21 and Fusion upgrades, Citation G600 TXi upgrades, and Phenom G1000 NXi), Maintenance (covering inspections, engine overhauls, NDT, AOG support, and Raisbeck modifications), Paint & Interior (featuring custom aircraft paint, interior refurbishments, Prizm LED lighting, Starlight headliners, and medical interiors), and Aircraft Sales/Parts (through Elliott Jets brokerage and comprehensive parts supply). The company operates the Citation Excellence Program, a bundled offering combining Garmin G5000 upgrades with full paint and interior work. With nearly 90 years in business and facilities in Moline, Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Atlanta, Elliott Aviation is a leader in business aviation MRO services, completing more Garmin G5000 and G1000 installations than any other dealer worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Elliott Jets: The aircraft sales division of Elliott Aviation, providing aircraft acquisition, sales, and brokerage services with nearly nine decades of experience brokering aircraft globally.
Products and services
- Garmin G1000/G1000 NXi Retrofits Complete avionics retrofit program for King Air aircraft (C90, B200/200, 300/350) replacing legacy systems with Garmin's integrated glass cockpit featuring synthetic vision, WAAS GPS, and integrated flight management.
- Garmin G5000 Retrofits Full glass cockpit upgrade for Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ and Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP aircraft featuring three 14-inch LCD displays, synthetic vision, touchscreen controls, integrated flight management, and industry-leading 5-week guaranteed downtime.
- Citation G600 TXi and GFC 600 Upgrades
Quantifiable outcome
- 26-day downtime for Citation 560XL G5000 installation (shortest in industry)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Elliott Aviation
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Elliott Aviation technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Elliott Aviation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- GarmincoreAuthorized Garmin dealer with more G5000 and G1000 NXi installations than any other dealer worldwide. Multi-time top dealer recognition. Factory-trained technicians for Garmin avionics installations.
- Collins AerospacecoreAuthorized dealer and installer for Pro Line 21 modernization, Pro Line Fusion, and other Collins avionics. World's #1 installer of Pro Line 21 modernization with more systems completed than any other dealer.
- HoneywellcoreAuthorized sales, service, and repair center for Honeywell avionics systems. Provider of extensive aftermarket Pro Line II, Pro Line IV, and other Honeywell equipment.
- SpaceX (Starlink)coreAuthorized Starlink Aviation installer providing high-speed, low-latency in-flight connectivity using SpaceX's low-Earth orbit satellite constellation. One of the early leaders in Starlink installations.
- GogocoreCertified Gogo WiFi installer offering Galileo HDX, AVANCE L5, and AVANCE L3 systems. Multiple STCs for various aircraft types.
- EmbraercorePhenom Authorized Service Center since 2006. Factory-trained technicians for Phenom 100 and 300 maintenance and G1000 NXi upgrades.
- Textron AviationcoreFactory-authorized service center for Cessna Citation series and other Textron aircraft. 145 repair station for all 525 Citations.
- BombardiercoreFactory-authorized service center for Challenger aircraft including Challenger 300 and 604. Provider of Pro Line Fusion upgrades for Challenger 604.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Elliott Aviation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Honeywell Aerospace Service Centers: Avionics and engine systems OEM whose legacy Honeywell equipment is a major Elliott aftermarket service line. An OEM partner whose direct service push could compete with Elliott for Honeywell-equipped aircraft.
- Collins Aerospace Service Centers: Avionics OEM for Pro Line 21 and Pro Line Fusion platforms; multi-time top-dealer recognizer of Elliott. A key technology partner whose dealer-network strategy is a material driver of Elliott's addressable market.
- Garmin Aviation (direct): Avionics OEM whose G1000, G1000 NXi, and G5000 platforms underpin Elliott's retrofit franchise. A critical technology partner and indirect competitor if Garmin expands direct install services or tightens dealer economics.
Broad incumbents
- Bombardier Service Centers: OEM-owned service network for Challenger, Learjet, and Global aircraft. Competes with Elliott on Challenger 604 Pro Line Fusion upgrades and broader Bombardier maintenance work.
- Gulfstream Aerospace Service Centers: OEM-owned service network for Gulfstream large-cabin aircraft, with growing avionics upgrade and maintenance footprint. An adjacent incumbent that competes for higher-end business aviation MRO work.
- Jet Aviation: Global business aviation services company (owned by General Dynamics) operating a large network of MRO, FBO, and completions facilities worldwide. Competes with Elliott in avionics and completions work but at substantially broader scale and international footprint.
- Textron Aviation Service Centers: OEM-owned service network for Cessna Citation, Beechcraft King Air, and other Textron aircraft. Direct competitor to Elliott for factory-warranty work on Citation and King Air, which is Elliott's core franchise.
- StandardAero: One of the world's largest independent aerospace MRO providers, with significant business aviation engine and avionics service capabilities globally. A larger, sponsor-backed competitor in overlapping MRO categories.
Direct peers
- West Star Aviation: Mid-market business aviation MRO with multiple U.S. facilities offering avionics installs (including G1000/G5000), maintenance, paint, and interiors. Closely comparable service mix and target customer base to Elliott.
- Duncan Aviation: Largest family-owned business aviation MRO in North America, with major avionics retrofit, maintenance, paint, and interior capabilities across multiple U.S. facilities. Most direct head-to-head competitor to Elliott in Garmin and Collins avionics retrofits and King Air/Citation services.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Elliott Aviation social profiles
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Elliott Aviation leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Elliott Aviation subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Elliott Aviation funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Elliott Aviation M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Elliott Aviation
What does Elliott Aviation do?
Elliott Aviation is a comprehensive business aviation services company delivering avionics retrofits (Garmin G1000 NXi, Garmin G5000, Pro Line 21, Pro Line Fusion), factory-authorized maintenance and inspections, custom aircraft paint and interior refurbishment, aircraft sales and brokerage through its Elliott Jets division, FAA-authorized parts supply, landing gear and accessory services, and ASA-accredited aircraft appraisals across four U.S. service centers in Moline IL, Des Moines IA, Minneapolis MN, and Atlanta GA.
Is Elliott Aviation a public or private company?
Elliott Aviation is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Elliott Aviation founded?
Elliott Aviation was founded in 1936. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Elliott Aviation based?
Elliott Aviation is headquartered in Milan, United States, in the North America region.
How does Elliott Aviation make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Avionics Sales and Installation is the primary driver. The others are aircraft Maintenance Services, aircraft Sales (Elliott Jets), paint and Interior Refurbishment, aircraft Parts and Rotables, accessory Repair and Overhaul and aircraft Appraisals.
Who are Elliott Aviation's main competitors?
Others on record are Honeywell Aerospace Service Centers, Collins Aerospace Service Centers and Garmin Aviation (direct). Broad incumbents are Bombardier Service Centers, Gulfstream Aerospace Service Centers, Jet Aviation, Textron Aviation Service Centers and StandardAero. Direct peers are West Star Aviation and Duncan Aviation.
Does Elliott Aviation have an API?
No public API is recorded for Elliott Aviation.
What industry is Elliott Aviation in?
Elliott Aviation's product category is Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAAAI, Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions), with a secondary code of IMABAFAL, Avionics Integration, Wiring Harnesses & Installation Kits. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.