Kellstrom Aerospace

Name

Kellstrom Aerospace

Legal name

Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace, Inc.

Website

https://kellstromaerospace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Parts Distribution & Aftermarket MRO Services

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engine MRO (Shop Visits, Overhaul & Module Repair) (IMABALAC)

Keywords

• Aircraft parts distribution
• Aviation aftermarket services
• Engine MRO support
• OEM aerospace distribution
• Technical aviation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roselle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New OEM Parts Distribution: Distribution of new OEM aircraft parts for engine and airframe heavy maintenance, phase checks, and line maintenance through exclusive long-standing relationships with over 30 OEMs. Revenue generated from distribution margins and volume-based agreements with OEMs.
2. Pre-Owned/Aftermarket Parts Distribution: Distribution and trading of pre-owned aircraft parts, including USM (Used Serviceable Material), acquired through aircraft teardowns and asset purchases. Provides sunset fleet solutions and monetizes end-of-life aircraft assets.
3. Technical Services: Kellstrom Aerospace Technical Services (KATS) provides engine shop visit management, inspections, test cell performance reviews, surgical strike workscoping, on-wing troubleshooting, and component repair management. Revenue from service fees for unbiased engineering and technical consultancy aimed at reducing maintenance costs.
4. Asset Leasing & Trading: Whole aircraft and engine asset leasing and trading, aircraft teardown programs, and fleet provisioning. Revenue from asset sales, lease payments, and trading margins through Kellstrom Aerospace Asset Management (KAAM) division.
5. MRO and Engine Repair Services: Through subsidiary Vortex Aviation, provides global on-wing AOG support, hospital shop repairs, and field services for turbine engines. Operates certified repair stations supporting next-generation and classic turbine engines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kellstrom Aerospace is a global aviation aftermarket solutions provider that distributes new and pre-owned OEM aircraft parts, delivers engine MRO and technical consultancy services, manages aircraft and engine assets through leasing and trading, and offers 24/7 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency support across 90 countries. Operating as a division of VSE Aviation Corporation, the company combines an extensive OEM-authorized parts inventory with technical advisory, asset management, and engine maintenance capabilities to support airlines, MROs, lessors, and OEMs throughout the aircraft lifecycle.

Product overview

Kellstrom Aerospace, A VSE Aviation Corporation, is a diversified global leader in aviation technical services and distribution solutions. The company offers a portfolio of integrated services organized around aviation lifecycle support: New OEM Distribution and Aftermarket Parts (sourcing and distributing new and pre-owned aircraft components through exclusive OEM relationships); Sunset Fleet Solutions (end-of-life aircraft asset monetization); Technical Services/KATS (engine shop visit management, workscoping, and technical consultancy); Leasing & Trading (aircraft parts exchange and trading); Inventory Management (managed pre-owned components); and 24/7 AOG Support (emergency parts delivery). The group includes wholly-owned subsidiaries Vortex Aviation (on-wing engine maintenance and quick-turn repairs) and Kellstrom Aerospace Asset Management/KAAM (aircraft and equipment lifecycle portfolio management). All services are supported by global operations across Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, Dublin, Shannon, Singapore, and other locations, serving over 2,000 customers in 90 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New OEM Distribution Distribution of new OEM aircraft parts through exclusive long-standing relationships with over 30 OEMs, providing one of the industry's largest new parts inventories for engine and airframe heavy maintenance, phase checks, and line maintenance.
• Aftermarket Parts One-stop shop for OEM aircraft parts and pre-owned/used serviceable material (USM), providing parts provisioning for commercial airlines and MROs.
• Sunset Fleet Solutions Monetization of assets in the airline industry's final lifecycle phase, helping customers maximize value from end-of-service aircraft through teardowns and USM remarketing.
• Technical Services (KATS) Independent and unbiased technical consultancy including engine shop visit management, inspections, test cell performance reviews, surgical strike workscoping, on-wing troubleshooting, and component repair management.
• Leasing & Trading Quality aircraft parts leasing and trading services where parts meet and exceed industry and customer standards, including exchange programs.
• Inventory Management Management of pre-owned airframe and engine components, aircraft parts, and materials by highly trained asset managers, including inventory management agreements with airlines.
• 24/7 AOG Support 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) delivery and immediate airframe replacement part requirements support, available 365 days a year with Just-In-Time delivery.
• Vortex Aviation Engine MRO Wholly-owned subsidiary providing global AOG on-wing engine maintenance services and quick-turn engine repairs across major commercial aircraft engine platforms (PW1000G, LEAP 1A/1B, CFM56, V2500) with hospital shops in Davie FL, Shannon, Dublin, and Singapore.
• Kellstrom Aerospace Asset Management (KAAM) Division providing total lifecycle support for aircraft and equipment combining technical and commercial expertise for portfolio asset management, targeting $1.5 billion in managed assets, including whole aircraft and engine leasing, trading, and fleet provisioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% of distribution revenue from exclusive OEM partnerships — providing predictable, recurring revenue streams with high customer retention.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Global Filtration, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 February 2023Kellstrom Aerospace appointed as worldwide aviation commercial aftermarket distributor for Global Filtration products eligible for installation on a broad range of commercial aircraft. Products include Factory New Air Filters including HEPA Cabin Air Filters, Hydraulic Filters and Nitrogen Generating Systems Prefilters and Filter Kits.
• Amglo Kemlite Laboratories, Inc.secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 April 2022Kellstrom appointed as worldwide aviation commercial aftermarket distributor for Amglo Kemlite commercial aerospace lighting products including Factory New quartz halogen landing and taxi lights approved for Boeing aircraft and FAA-PMA approved for most major aircraft types. Also partnered on LED retrofit programs.
• Elliott ManufacturingsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 December 2021Kellstrom appointed as worldwide commercial aftermarket distributor for Elliott Manufacturing Flexible Shaft Assemblies installed as standard equipment on Thrust Reverser Actuation Systems (TRAS) on commercial aircraft engines, wing flap/slat actuation, cargo door drives and other applications.
• Valcor Engineering CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 April 2021Partnership with Valcor Engineering and its wholly-owned subsidiary Electroid to offer a 100%-yield overhaul exchange program for Boeing 737NG OEM Air Separation Module (ASM) Part Number 2030157-102. Valcor designs and manufactures fluid control and electro-mechanical components for aircraft fuel, hydraulic, ECS, NGS and other systems.
• Enviro Tech International, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 October 2018Kellstrom appointed as authorized global distributor for Enviro Tech's line of vapor degreasing products including n-propyl bromide and fluorinated solvents for aerospace and industrial parts cleaning applications.
• OEMServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2017Inventory support agreement where Kellstrom provides OEMServices, a global component PBH and logistics provider, full utilization of its aircraft component inventory for exchanges, loans or outright purchases. Kellstrom's inventory is located at OEMServices' European hub in Tremblay, France to expedite critical AOG support throughout OEMServices' network.
• AMETEK Sensors & Fluid Management Systems (SFMS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKellstrom Aerospace serves as exclusive global commercial aftermarket distributor for AMETEK SFMS, the market leader in aircraft and engine sensors for temperature, pressure, flow, fluid level, acceleration, proximity, speed and position. The partnership was renewed and expanded through 2023 and further through 2028, covering factory new spare replacements, exchange programs and initial provisioning for newer platforms including LEAP engines.
• AMETEK Hughes-TreitlercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKellstrom Aerospace serves as exclusive global commercial aftermarket distributor for AMETEK Hughes-Treitler as part of the expanded multi-unit AMETEK partnership covering heat exchangers and surface coolers.
• AMETEK RotroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKellstrom Aerospace serves as exclusive global commercial aftermarket distributor for AMETEK Rotron covering high-performance fans and thermal management solutions for commercial aerospace applications on Boeing, Airbus, and other aircraft.
• AMETEK Airtechnology GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKellstrom Aerospace serves as exclusive global commercial aftermarket distributor for AMETEK Airtechnology Group covering thermal management and cooling solutions.
• FMH AerospacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKellstrom Aerospace serves as exclusive global commercial aftermarket distributor for FMH Aerospace products as part of the expanded AMETEK multi-unit partnership.
• Pacific Design Technologies (PDT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKellstrom Aerospace signed a new five-year exclusive global distribution agreement with Pacific Design Technologies (PDT), an AMETEK company, expanding the partnership to six AMETEK business units.
• ElectroidcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary of Valcor Engineering. Partnered with Kellstrom to offer a 100%-yield overhaul exchange program for Boeing 737NG OEM Air Separation Module (ASM) with dual release FAA/EASA 8130-3 airworthiness.
• LBM (Libellule Monde Inc.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKellstrom Aerospace and LBM entered into a worldwide commercial aftermarket distribution agreement for aviation products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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