Aviation Concepts

What Aviation Concepts does

Aviation Concepts Inc. is a Sunrise, Florida-based wholesale distributor of commercial aircraft spare parts founded in 1991. The company specializes in Used Serviceable Material (USM) for Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft as well as CRJ, ERJ, and other regional fleet types, serving over 150 airlines, MROs, distributors, and FBOs worldwide. Its product set includes Aircraft Spare Parts, a Loan Abatement Program, IATP-member Spares Pooling, ASA-100-accredited Quality Control with FAA 8130-3 and EASA Form One traceability, 24/7 Global Logistics for AOG support, and Aircraft Teardown Services that harvest components from end-of-life airframes including A380, 787, 747-8, A330, and 777 platforms.

The business operates a B2B direct-distribution model with quote-based pricing managed through a dedicated sales team. Aviation Concepts is an ASA-100 accredited supplier compliant with FAA Advisory Circular 00-56, CASE-3A, and ISO audit criteria, and an Associate Member of the International Airlines Technical Pool, dedicating several million dollars of rotable inventory to pooling use. The company also serves as an authorized distributor for BAE Systems aerospace products under a renewed international agreement (October 2025). It was acquired by Chicago-based CORE Industrial Partners in January 2024 to serve as a consolidation platform in the MRO aftermarket, with a signed letter of intent for an add-on acquisition and active roll-up strategy. The company is led by CEO Matt Haugk (formerly Safran, Rolls-Royce, RTI International Metals) with Founder Dean J. Wood continuing as President.

Name

Aviation Concepts

Legal name

Aviation Concepts Inc.

Website

https://aviationconcepts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aviation Concepts is a Sunrise, Florida-based wholesale distributor of commercial aircraft spare parts, specializing in USM for Airbus, Boeing, and regional fleets. It serves 150+ airlines, MROs, and distributors globally with ASA-100-accredited quality, IATP pooling, 24/7 AOG logistics, and aircraft teardown services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Spare Parts Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK), Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAI), Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft spare parts
• Commercial aviation aftermarket
• MRO support services
• Rotable parts pooling
• Aircraft teardown services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunrise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Spare Parts Distribution: Sale of Used Serviceable Material (USM) aircraft parts to airlines, MROs, and distributors for commercial aircraft including Airbus, Boeing, CRJ, and ERJ fleet types

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Aviation Concepts is a wholesale distributor of Used Serviceable Material (USM) commercial aircraft spare parts for Airbus, Boeing, CRJ, ERJ, and other regional aircraft fleet types. The company supplies rotable parts, replacement components, and inventory management services to airlines, MROs, distributors, and FBOs globally, supported by 24/7 AOG logistics, spares pooling through IATP, ASA-100 accredited quality control with FAA/EASA certifications, a Loan Abatement Program, and aircraft teardown services for component harvesting.

Product overview

Aviation Concepts is a global provider of quality aircraft spares operating as a single unified distribution business with multiple interconnected services. The core offering is Aircraft Spare Parts supply for Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft as well as regional aircraft (CRJ, ERJ). This is supported by complementary services including: Spares Pooling (leveraging IATP partnerships to reduce capital expenditure for customers), Global Logistics (24/7 AOG support, expedited courier, warehousing), Quality Control (ASA-100 certified with FAA/EASA certified parts), and the Loan Abatement Program. The company also operates an Aircraft Teardown Services division, acquiring end-of-life aircraft (A380, 787, 747-8, A330, 777 series, 747-400) for component harvesting. The company serves airlines, MROs, and distributors globally with business partnerships spanning over 150 airlines worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Spare Parts Leading industry supplier of replacement parts and inventory management services for Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft as well as CRJ, ERJ, and other Regional Aircraft fleet types. Sold to airlines, MROs, distributors, and FBOs worldwide.
• Loan Abatement Program Program designed to help airlines minimize expensive borrowing costs from other airlines when sourcing parts on an emergency or temporary basis.
• Spares Pooling Pooling relationships with International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP) Member Airlines, dedicating rotable spare parts specifically for pooling use to offer cost-saving purchase-avoidance scenarios for participants.
• Global Logistics Logistics services including spares availability, rotable pools, warehousing, 24/7 pull-pack-ship, expedited courier, on-board courier, and AOG logistics to meet critical airline needs and AOG demands through partnerships with Global Logistics and Expedited AOG Courier providers.
• Quality Control Quality management system meeting ASA-100, FAA Advisory Circular 00-56, CASE-3A, and ISO audit criteria with FAA 8130-3 and EASA Form One certified rotable spare parts traceability.
• Aircraft Teardown Services Acquisition of end-of-life aircraft for teardown, including A380, 787 Dreamliner, 747-8, A330-300, 777-200, 777-200ER, and B747-400, to harvest serviceable components for resale through the USM distribution business.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BAE SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 October 2025Aviation Concepts renewed its international distributor agreement with BAE Systems to continue serving as an authorized distributor for BAE's aerospace products. The collaboration enhances access to BAE's technologies and supports global aviation operators.
• International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Concepts is an Associate Member of IATP, dedicating several million dollars worth of rotable spare parts specifically for pooling use. This enables cost-saving purchase-avoidance scenarios for pooling partners through the IATP supplier Technical Forum (STF).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AAR Corp: Aviation aftermarket services provider operating parts distribution, MRO, and integrated supply programs. Closely comparable business model spanning spare parts distribution, pooling, and supply chain services to airlines and MROs globally.
• GA Telesis: Aerospace aftermarket services company with USM parts distribution, teardown/programs, and component repair operations. Closely mirrors Aviation Concepts' teardown-to-distribution vertical and customer base of airlines and MROs.
• VAS Aero Services: Aerospace aftermarket parts distributor and logistics provider for commercial and regional aircraft. Comparable in serving the same airline/MRO customer base with USM and OEM-channel inventory across narrowbody and widebody platforms.
• Avtrade: Global USM and rotables pool management specialist serving commercial operators. Directly comparable in rotable pooling, AOG logistics, and component supply for Airbus/Boeing fleets.
• HEICO Corporation: Largest independent aerospace aftermarket parts distributor and PMA parts manufacturer. Directly comparable as a USM/PMA aftermarket competitor serving commercial airlines, MROs, and distributors with overlapping FAA/EASA-certified inventory.
• AJ Walter Aviation: Independent aircraft parts distributor and stockist serving airlines and MROs worldwide. Comparable as a global B2B distributor of airframe and engine components for commercial aircraft.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: Major aerospace OEM with substantial aftermarket parts and services business. Adjacent competitor where Honeywell's service programs and authorized channel partners overlap with independent USM distribution on selected components.
• Lufthansa Technik: World-leading MRO, component supply, and aircraft engine services provider. Comparable in rotables pooling (Lufthansa Technik's Component Services) and global parts logistics, though at much larger scale and as part of a full MRO portfolio.
• Boeing Distribution (Aviall): OEM-affiliated parts distribution business serving commercial, business, and general aviation. Comparable as a parts distribution channel but operates at vastly greater scale and with proprietary OEM catalog access.

Emerging players

• Willis Lease Finance: Engine leasing and aftermarket parts company with growing involvement in USM and engine teardowns. Comparable in teardown-derived parts supply and asset-light aftermarket positioning, though primarily focused on engines rather than airframe rotables.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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