United Aero Group

What United Aero Group does

United Aero Group (UAG) is a privately held helicopter support solutions provider operating as a subsidiary of BrightWater Company, with corporate headquarters in Orlando, Florida and legal domicile in Shelton, Connecticut (Connecticut LLC). Founded in 2007, UAG offers a vertically integrated portfolio spanning helicopter parts distribution, component repair services (airframe, blade, and engine), and aircraft sales and leasing, serving both global military/government operators and commercial aviation customers. The company holds exclusive or sole authorized distribution and repair rights from major OEMs — GE Aerospace for T700 engine repair and the only GE-approved certified engine exchange pool, Sikorsky Aircraft as sole authorized distributor for the S-61 platform, and Honeywell as a stocking integrator for the Avionics Protection Plan (HAPP) program.

The business operates through five physical locations across the United States (Florida, Alabama, California), Canada (Winnipeg), and Australia (Brisbane), with a forward stocking location and blade repair centre planned for Europe via a March 2026 partnership with Patria. UAG maintains over 20,000 parts lines in stock, including 6,000+ line items for Sikorsky platforms, supported by ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B certifications, ITAR and EAR regulatory compliance, and approved supplier status with both Sikorsky commercial and military programs. Revenue derives from four streams: helicopter parts distribution (hardware sales), repair and maintenance services (professional services), aircraft sales and leasing (transaction fees, including 30+ Black Hawk aircraft sold to military operators worldwide), and inventory management services to OEMs. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract cadence, and go-to-market is enterprise field sales via regional sales directors and site managers, supplemented by an e-commerce parts storefront and direct B2B engagement at industry events such as Verticon.

Name

United Aero Group

Legal name

United Aero Group, LLC

Website

https://unitedaerogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United Aero Group is a privately held helicopter support provider offering parts distribution, MRO services (airframe, blade, and engine repair), and aircraft sales to global military and commercial operators, holding exclusive OEM authorizations from GE Aerospace (T700) and Sikorsky (S-61).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation MRO and Helicopter Parts Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Air Taxi / Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Services (TLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Helicopter parts distribution
• Aviation maintenance repair
• Rotor blade repair
• Helicopter component overhaul
• Military aircraft sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Shelton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Parts Distribution: Distribution of helicopter parts and components with 20,000+ lines in stock, serving as authorized distributor for Sikorsky platforms and integrator for Bendix King/Honeywell.
2. Repair and Maintenance Services: Component repairs including airframe, blade repair, and engine repair services. GE-authorized repair provider for T700 engines with certified engine exchange pool.
3. Aircraft Sales and Leasing: Sales and leasing of military and commercial helicopters. Has sold over 30 Black Hawk aircraft to military operators worldwide.
4. Inventory Management Services: Specialized services for OEMs and aerospace manufacturers including inventory management and end-to-end supply chain solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

United Aero Group is a global helicopter support solutions provider offering helicopter parts distribution (20,000+ lines in stock), authorized component repair services (rotor blades, airframes, GE T700 engines), and military/commercial aircraft sales and leasing. The company serves military and commercial helicopter operators across multiple countries as an independent service provider and OEM-authorized distributor.

Product overview

United Aero Group is a global provider of helicopter support solutions operating as a one-stop shop for parts distribution, repairs, and aircraft sales. The core product portfolio centers on Helicopter Parts Distribution with over 20,000 part lines in stock, supported by Component Repairs services (including exclusive GE T700 engine repair capabilities and Sikorsky distributor status), Blade Repair Services for military and commercial rotorcraft, Airframe Repair Services covering structural and composite repairs, and Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions for both military (Black Hawk) and commercial markets. These are supplemented by Ground Support Equipment/Tooling and Inventory Management services. The company also offers the Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan (HAPP) as an extended warranty add-on. The integrated offering enables customers to source parts, manage repairs, and acquire aircraft through a single provider with global operational reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helicopter Parts Distribution Distribution of 20,000+ helicopter parts and components for global military and commercial operators. Authorized distributor for Sikorsky Aircraft components, sole authorized distributor for S-61 and variants (6,000+ line items in inventory), and stocking integrator for Bendix King/Honeywell products.
• Component Repairs (Engine and Components) General Electric (GE) authorized repair and services provider for T700 engines, including the only GE-approved ready certified engine exchange pool. Also provides repair services for Sikorsky components and Bendix King/Honeywell integrations for military and commercial helicopter operators.
• Blade Repair Services Comprehensive rotor blade repair solutions for military and commercial helicopters including Bell, Sikorsky Blackhawk, Boeing Apache, Westland, Airbus/Eurocopter, MD Helicopters, and AgustaWestland platforms. Covers rotor blade and composite structure repairs for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
• Airframe Repair Services Comprehensive airframe repair solutions including structural repairs, corrosion control, composite repairs, modifications, and routine maintenance for commercial and military helicopter operators.
• Aircraft Sales & Leasing Global helicopter sales and leasing services connecting buyers and sellers across the helicopter marketplace. Military aircraft sales include over 30 Black Hawk aircraft sold to military operators worldwide. Commercial aircraft sales leverage UAG's global footprint to connect aircraft buyers and sellers.
• UAG Online Parts Shop Account-based e-commerce platform (shop.unitedaerogroup.com) enabling helicopter operators to search parts by part number and place orders online for United Aero Group's parts inventory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in turnaround times for spare parts and blade repairs in European market through Patria partnership
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PatriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Patria and UAG signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Verticon in Atlanta, Georgia to establish a forward stocking location and helicopter blade repair centre serving the European market. The proposed facility aims to reduce turnaround times for spare parts and certified blade repairs by an estimated 30% compared to current industry norms, reducing logistics costs and increasing aircraft availability. Particularly vital for military, EMS, and Search and Rescue missions.
• GE AerospacecoreTechnology or IntegrationUAG has a distribution agreement with GE Aerospace for CT7/T700 engine parts. UAG is authorized by GE as the exclusive repair and services provider for operators of restricted category T700 engines and the only GE-approved provider of a ready, certified engine exchange pool.
• Sikorsky AircraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAG is a distributor of components for multiple Sikorsky platforms and the sole authorized distributor for the S-61 and its variants. UAG holds over 6,000 line items in inventory. UAG is also an approved supplier to Sikorsky Aircraft (Commercial #801644 and Military #1023).
• HoneywellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAG is a stocking integrator for Bendix King/Honeywell and offers the Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan (HAPP) as an extended warranty program that offers full coverage of avionics.
• BrightWater (Parent Company)coreOthersUnited Aero Group is identified as a BrightWater Company (© 2026 United Aero Group (A BrightWater Company))

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AAR Corp: Large diversified aerospace aftermarket services provider offering parts distribution, MRO, and integrated supply chain solutions to commercial and defense operators. Overlaps with UAG's parts distribution and inventory management offerings but at much larger scale across fixed-wing and rotary-wing.
• HEICO Corporation: Major aerospace aftermarket manufacturer and parts distributor (including Defense and Aerospace Segments) supplying FAA-approved PMA parts and components. Overlaps with UAG's parts distribution and component repair model but at significantly greater scale and product breadth.

Direct peers

• StandardAero: One of the world's largest independent helicopter MRO providers offering engine MRO, component repair, and airframe services across Sikorsky, Bell, Airbus and Leonardo platforms. Directly comparable to UAG's engine repair, blade repair, and parts distribution scope, but at significantly greater scale.
• Erickson Incorporated: Specialized helicopter operator-MRO with heavy-lift expertise (S-64 Air Crane) and global MRO support including component repair and parts. Comparable to UAG's niche-platform focus and military/civil customer mix.
• Vector Aerospace (StandardAero subsidiary): Helicopter and turboprop MRO provider now operating under StandardAero, with deep engine MRO and component repair capabilities overlapping UAG's GE T700/CT7 engine work. Comparable for engine and component repair analysis.
• Heli-One (CHC Helicopter): Helicopter MRO division of CHC providing component repair, blade repair, and aircraft modifications across Sikorsky, Airbus and Leonardo platforms. Directly comparable in helicopter MRO scope, with global facility footprint similar to UAG's five-country presence.
• Precision Aviation Group: Independent helicopter and fixed-wing MRO specialist (Precision Heli-Support division) providing component repair, parts distribution, and field services. Closest direct peer to UAG by size and product breadth in the independent helicopter aftermarket.

Emerging players

• PHI Aviation: Global helicopter operator with substantial in-house MRO capabilities serving offshore oil & gas and EMS markets. Comparable for understanding integrated operator-MRO economics, though PHI is operator-led rather than a pure MRO like UAG.
• Patria: Finnish defense and aerospace company providing helicopter MRO (notably for NH90 and Black Hawk fleets in Europe) and now a strategic partner to UAG via the European hub MOU. Overlaps with UAG on blade repair and rotorcraft support but on a different geographic footprint.

Regional players

• HAECO Special Services: Asia-Pacific-headquartered MRO with helicopter component repair and parts distribution capabilities. Comparable as an aerospace aftermarket peer but primarily serves Asia-Pacific, contrasting with UAG's Americas/Europe focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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