LKD Aerospace

Name

LKD Aerospace

Legal name

LKD Aerospace LLC

Website

https://lkdaerospace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Parts Distribution

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA), Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB), Engine Control, Fuel & Ignition Systems (FADEC/Accessories) (IMABADAK)

Keywords

• Aerospace parts distribution
• Defense components supply
• Inertial sensors distribution
• Atomic clocks distribution
• Aerospace manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Snoqualmie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: LKD Aerospace distributes technical products including aircraft components, sensors, atomic clocks, electro-optical systems, power solutions, and rescue equipment to defense and aerospace customers worldwide. The company acts as a Tier 1 supplier, stocking and distributing products from multiple OEM partners.
2. Manufacturing Services: Provides manufacturing services for select partners, including custom packaging and specialized manufacturing capabilities for defense and aerospace applications.
3. Export Compliance Services: Offers export compliance services for EAR and ITAR licenses, enabling international sales and supporting customers in navigating acquisition processes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

LKD Aerospace is a Tier 1 stocking distributor and technical sales partner that supplies defense primes, aerospace OEMs, airlines, MROs, governments, space operators, and energy service companies with a curated portfolio of OEM hardware spanning aircraft components, inertial sensors and navigation systems, atomic clocks and timing, electro-optical systems, optical payloads, tactical solar power, rescue equipment, communication headsets, and emergency locator transmitters. The company complements distribution with AS9100D-certified manufacturing services and DDTC-managed export compliance services to enable worldwide delivery of EAR/ITAR-controlled products.

Product overview

LKD Aerospace is a technical sales partner and distributor for the global defense and aerospace industries, established in 1983 and headquartered near Seattle, Washington. The company operates as a Tier 1 supplier offering a diverse portfolio of technical products and services rather than a single unified platform. The product portfolio spans aircraft components (filter kits, circuit breaker collars, cargo ball rollers), sensors and systems (Honeywell IMUs, accelerometers, thermal switches, ring laser gyros, INS/GNSS systems), atomic clocks and timing solutions (AccuBeat rubidium frequency standards, GPS-disciplined clocks, time servers, anti-spoofing solutions), electro-optical systems (Capture Systems pan-tilt positioners, drone solutions, command and control), power solutions (SunCase and SunKit solar solutions, NUESolar tactical arrays), rescue equipment (life jackets, rafts, parachutes), communication headsets (Roanwell), emergency beacons (EBC ELTs with full accessory ecosystem), and computing hardware/software (KP Labs). Services include sales distribution, manufacturing (AS9100D certified), and export compliance. LKD supports 1000+ customers in 65+ countries including defense primes, space, airlines, MROs, governments, and energy service customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Components Stocking distribution of consumables, hardware, and replacement components used in commercial and business aircraft maintenance and operations, supplied to airlines and MROs.
• Sensors and Inertial Systems Stocking distribution of Honeywell Q-Flex accelerometers (QA-2000, QA-1400, QA-3000, QA-750, QA-650, RBA-500), the HG-series IMUs (HG1125, HG1126, HG1700, HG1900, HG1930, HG2802, HG4930, HG5700, HG9900, i300, i400), INS/GNSS systems (gTALIN, TALIN MINS, HGuide N380, HGuide N580), Acron Aviation and Honeywell thermal switches, GG1320 ring laser gyros, and HRVS radar velocity systems for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications.
• Atomic Clocks and Timing Solutions Distribution of AccuBeat precision timing products including rubidium frequency standards (NAC2, AR133-00, AR133-03), GPS-disciplined atomic clocks (AR51-07, AR51-09, AR71, AR76, AR77, AR79), NTP/PTP servers, space-qualified ultra-stable oscillators, AR81 Galileo ground units, Time FireWall cyber security and anti-spoofing solutions, DS5000 calibration docking stations, and rugged MIL-STD-qualified time and frequency systems for defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure.
• Electro-Optical Systems Distribution of Capture Systems precision pan-tilt positioners, counter-drone and remote weapon technologies, command and control integration tools, and optical tracking and surveillance solutions for defense platforms and critical infrastructure security.
• Optical Systems Distribution of Scanway Space optical camera systems and optical payloads for earth observation, satellite imaging, and space missions.
• Portable and Tactical Power Solutions Distribution of NUE portable solar power products including SunCase deployable solar generators (605, 2425, 3651), SunKit portable solar kits (5050 EXT, 6010 INT), SunTarp flexible solar arrays, NUESolar 200 Tactical Ultralight Solar Arrays, and NUESolar 240W Portable Solar Panels for tactical and defense applications.
• Rescue and Survival Equipment Distribution of aviation and marine rescue equipment including life jackets, life rafts, emergency parachutes, rescue ladders, and survival vests.
• Aviation Communication Headsets Distribution of Roanwell aviation communication headsets including Horus Falcon, Falcon Series, and Raven Series for defense and aerospace applications.
• Emergency Locator Transmitters and Beacons Distribution of Emergency Beacon Corporation (EBC) emergency locator transmitters in portable, fixed, and helicopter configurations with TSO-C91a and TSO-C126 certifications, including a full accessory ecosystem (antennas, mounting brackets, battery packs, RCM-1 remote control monitor, CB-1 connector cable, TK-1 test kit, ELT programmer) for military and commercial aviation search-and-rescue.
• KP Labs Aerospace Computing Hardware Distribution of KP Labs intelligent edge computing hardware including Antelope, Lion, and Leopard Payload Data Processors (PDPs) for aerospace and space applications.
• KP Labs Oryx Software (The Herd) Distribution of KP Labs Oryx software platform, branded 'The Herd', for onboard data processing and mission management in aerospace and space applications.
• Sales Distribution and Development Services Technical sales, market access expansion, and customer relationship management services that LKD provides to its OEM partners in the defense, aerospace, and infrastructure industries, leveraging its 40+ year supplier network and industry expertise.
• Manufacturing Services AS9100D-certified manufacturing services for aerospace components including custom packaging and specialized manufacturing capabilities, supported by FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PAH#PQ4008NM) and FAR 145 Repair Station #1LKR990Y certification for Limited Accessories and Limited Instruments.
• Export Compliance Services DDTC-registered export compliance services for EAR and ITAR license management, enabling international sales of defense and aerospace products and supporting customers in navigating US export regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ customers served across 70+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AccuBeatcoreTechnology or IntegrationAccuBeat provides atomic clocks and frequency standards including Ultra Stable Oscillators, GPS-disciplined rubidium clocks, and cyber security solutions for anti-spoofing. LKD distributes AccuBeat's time and frequency products for defense and aerospace applications.
• Acron AviationcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcron Aviation delivers advanced avionics, simulation, training, and data-driven solutions for commercial aerospace. LKD distributes Acron's thermal switches and thermal management solutions for aerospace and aviation systems.
• Capture SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationCapture Systems provides advanced pan tilt systems, motion control, and positioning solutions for defense and security applications. LKD distributes their precision pan & tilt positioners, counter-drone, and remote weapon technologies.
• Dance AirsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDance Air operates as a small-scale contract manufacturer specializing in cargo ball rollers for Boeing 747, 767, and 777 aircraft. Since 2011, the partnership delivers reliable cargo handling equipment through technical solutions.
• Emergency Beacon Corp.coreTechnology or IntegrationEmergency Beacon Corporation designs and manufactures aviation emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) and search-and-rescue avionics. LKD distributes EBC's ELT solutions to commercial, general aviation, and military markets.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHoneywell is a leading aerospace technology company. LKD distributes Honeywell products including IMUs, accelerometers, inertial navigation systems, thermal switches, and other precision sensors for defense and aerospace applications.
• KP LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationKP Labs develops intelligent edge computing devices for aerospace and space applications. LKD distributes KP Labs hardware (Antelope, Lion, Leopard PDPs) and Oryx software solutions.
• NUEcoreTechnology or IntegrationNUE produces portable solar arrays and power solutions for tactical and defense applications. LKD distributes NUE's solar products including SunTarp, NUESolar 200 Tactical Ultralight Solar Arrays, and NUESolar 240W Portable Solar Panel.
• RoanwellcoreTechnology or IntegrationRoanwell manufactures communication headsets and emergency beacons for aerospace and defense. LKD distributes Roanwell's Horus Falcon, Falcon Series, and Raven Series headsets along with emergency beacon systems.
• Scanway SpacecoreTechnology or IntegrationScanway Space develops optical systems for space applications. LKD distributes Scanway's camera systems and optical payloads for earth observation and space missions.
• KrisMarksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLKD partners with KrisMark for distribution and market access in specific segments.
• Magam SafetysupportingTechnology or IntegrationMagam Safety provides safety equipment for aerospace and defense applications.
• Nurjana TechnologiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationNurjana Technologies provides technology solutions integrated with LKD's product portfolio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wencor Group: Aerospace parts distributor and MRO supplier offering OEM-alternative and PMA parts across defense and commercial aviation. Closely comparable to LKD's stocking distribution model and aftermarket focus.
• Pattonair (CVE Aerospace): Specialist aerospace parts distributor serving engine and airframe platforms with global reach. Closely aligned with LKD's stocking distribution model and OEM partnerships.

Regional players

• StandardAero: Independent MRO services provider across aerospace engines and components. Comparable as an aftermarket services customer/channel for LKD's distribution business.

Broad incumbents

• TransDigm Group: Aerospace component manufacturer and distributor with proprietary IP positions. Comparable to LKD's portfolio breadth across multiple aerospace subsystems, though at vastly greater scale.
• HEICO Corporation: Aerospace and electronic parts manufacturer/distributor specializing in FAA-approved PMA parts. Relevant given LKD's aircraft parts distribution and FAA Repair Station positioning.
• Satair: Airbus-owned aerospace parts distributor serving commercial aviation with global logistics. Comparable as a Tier 1 OEM-aligned distributor though tied to a single OEM.
• AAR Corp: Large-scale aerospace aftermarket services provider with parts distribution, MRO, and integrated solutions. Compares to LKD via its distribution segment, though at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Honeywell Aerospace: OEM supplier of IMUs, accelerometers, and thermal switches that LKD distributes. Included as an ecosystem participant since vertical integration by Honeywell represents the principal channel risk.
• AccuBeat: Atomic clock and frequency standard manufacturer partnered with LKD for distribution. Ecosystem participant whose product line drives LKD's timing and GNSS revenue.

Emerging players

• Av-DEC: Aerospace hardware and safety equipment manufacturer serving defense and commercial markets. Comparable niche hardware player in overlapping aerospace distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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