What Aircraft Interior Refurbishment España does

AIRE (Aircraft Interior Refurbishment España, S.L.) is a privately held Spanish aerospace services company founded in February 2000 and headquartered in Coslada, Madrid. The company specializes exclusively in aircraft cabin interiors, delivering an integrated 'nose-to-tail' service across three EASA-certified business lines: Part 21J Design Organization (engineering for modifications and repairs across CS23/CS25/CS27/CS29 aircraft), Part 21G Production Organization (manufacturing of seat covers, curtains, carpets, cushions, placards and other soft furnishings compliant with FAA/EASA fire safety standards), and Part 145 Maintenance Organization (component shop maintenance, seat overhaul, on-site working parties, and cabin surveys). Its customers are enterprise commercial airlines and aircraft lessors, with named engagements including Air Europa (B787 re-upholstery), Icelandair Group / Loftleidir-Icelandic (B757 VIP seat transfer), Wamos Air (A330 BC seat modification and IFE swap), Vueling (USB/PES power modification across 30 aircraft), and VAECO & Aeroindustries (Asian market entry).

AIRE generates revenue through three streams: project-based engineering services under its DOA, one-off production orders for cabin soft furnishings with airline-branded customization, and maintenance contracts including time-and-materials MRO work and on-site working party dispatches. Pricing is custom project-based with no public tiers, billed under multi-year contracts, and distributed through direct enterprise field sales supplemented by presence at major industry events (MRO Europe, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIR Convention Europe). In October 2022 AIRE acquired SERVITEC Aircraft Maintenance, and in June 2023 the two entities launched the unified AVIACTION brand, combining over 200 employees and three decades of experience under a single roof for aircraft maintenance and cabin solutions.

Name

Aircraft Interior Refurbishment España

Legal name

AIRCRAFT INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT ESPAÑA, S.L.

Website

https://aire.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AIRE is a Madrid-based EASA-certified aerospace services company specializing in aircraft cabin interior design (Part 21J), production of soft furnishings (Part 21G), and maintenance (Part 145), serving enterprise commercial airlines and aircraft lessors with integrated nose-to-tail cabin refurbishment, modification, and engineering solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation MRO Services

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

Interiors MRO (Cabin Refurbishment & IFE) (IMABALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabin Interior & IFE MRO (Seats, Galleys, Lavatories, Connectivity) (TLAKAJAF), Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI), Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft cabin maintenance
• Cabin interior refurbishment
• Aviation MRO services
• Aircraft soft furnishings manufacturing
• Cabin interior engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Coslada

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services (DOA): Design and engineering services for aircraft cabin modifications and repairs, including minor changes, LOPA design, certification engineering, project management, and technical publications. Revenue generated through project-based professional services.
2. Production of Cabin Components: Manufacturing of soft furnishings including seat covers, curtains, carpets, placards, and other cabin interior soft goods. Products can be customized with airline branding through embossing, embroidery, stitching or printing.
3. Maintenance Services (MRO): Component shop maintenance, seat overhaul, on-wing line maintenance assistance, working parties for on-site modifications at airports and MROs, and aircraft cabin surveys. Revenue generated through service contracts and time-and-materials work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aircraft Interior Refurbishment España (AIRE) provides turnkey aircraft cabin interior solutions under three EASA certifications: Part 21J (Design Organization), Part 21G (Production Organization), and Part 145 (Maintenance Organization). The company designs, manufactures, and maintains aircraft cabin soft furnishings (seat covers, curtains, carpets, cushions, placards) and delivers cabin modification, refurbishment, and component MRO services to commercial airlines, lessors, and MRO partners.

Product overview

AIRE is an independent aircraft cabin interior services company founded in February 2000, offering a unified three-part solution comprising Part 21J Design Services, Part 21G Production Services, and Part 145 Maintenance Services. The company produces textile products (seat covers, curtains, carpets), manufactures interior components (placards, placards, cushions, bags), and provides full maintenance capabilities including seat overhaul, component repair, and line maintenance. In June 2023, AIRE launched the AVIACTION brand combining forces with SERVITEC to offer integrated cabin solutions and aircraft maintenance from a single source. Additional services include cabin cleaning/disinfection and EASA-approved minor modifications for cargo transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AVIACTION: Unified brand formed by AIRE and SERVITEC AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE to offer aircraft maintenance services and cabin solutions under one roof.

Products and services

• DOA 21J - Design Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed VIP seat transfer from B757 TF-LLL in one week, including seat removal, inspection, EASA Form 1 certification, and logistics for shipment to Iceland
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SERVITEC Aircraft MaintenancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2023SERVITEC Aircraft Maintenance (founded 2009) specializes in line maintenance and aircraft parking/preservation services. Together with AIRE, SERVITEC forms the AVIACTION brand, combining over three decades of experience. The group employs over 200 people and offers aircraft maintenance services and cabin solutions under one roof, providing an unprecedented range of tailor-made solutions for aircraft operators and owners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SR Technics: Switzerland-headquartered MRO provider offering base maintenance, component services, and cabin modifications for commercial airlines. Comparable to AIRE as a European MRO competitor with cabin refurbishment capabilities and EASA certifications, but operating at significantly larger scale.
• Lufthansa Technik: Global MRO giant with a dedicated Base Maintenance and aircraft cabin refurbishment division. Compares to AIRE as the largest broad-line incumbent offering cabin interior MRO alongside base, engine, and component services, against AIRE's niche specialization.
• SIA Engineering Company: Singapore-based MRO with line maintenance, base maintenance, and component overhaul including cabin services across Asia-Pacific. Comparable to AIRE's stated Asian expansion strategy via Vietnam and Singapore contracts, but at much larger scale as an Asia MRO incumbent.
• HAECO (Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company): Major Asia-based MRO with cabin interiors services and line/base maintenance across multiple sites. Comparable to AIRE's turnkey cabin-plus-maintenance model inside the AVIACTION group, but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Turkish Technic: Istanbul-based MRO with cabin refurbishment, base maintenance, and component repair capabilities. Comparable to AIRE as a competing cabin interior MRO serving European and global airline customers, with broader heavy-maintenance scope.

Emerging players

• Magnetic MRO: Estonia-based MRO offering line maintenance, base maintenance, engine management, and cabin services. Comparable to AIRE as a mid-sized European MRO with similar scope, but with broader engine and component capabilities and similar geographic roots.
• Aviosar / Aircraft Cabin Maintenance Services peers (e.g., Aviator Group / AIM Altitude aftermarket): Specialist cabin and component aftermarket services providers serving European carriers with seat refurbishment, galley insert repair, and soft furnishings. Directly comparable to AIRE's component shop and seat overhaul services, often competing for the same European airline RFPs.
• IFE provider / cabin systems competitor (e.g., Safran Seats / Panasonic Avionics ecosystem integrators): Adjacent cabin systems and seat OEMs whose components AIRE installs (e.g., Safran RAVE IFE on Wamos A330s). Not a direct MRO competitor but materially adjacent — they shape the aftermarket ecosystem AIRE services and sometimes bundle refurbishment services.

Direct peers

• Diehl Aviation: Specialist in aircraft cabin interiors, including cabin lighting, monuments, galleys, lavatories, and passenger experience systems, with design, manufacturing, and MRO capabilities. Directly comparable to AIRE's Part 21J/21G/145 stack for cabin interiors but with deeper OEM-equipment pedigree.

Regional players

• FL Technics: Lithuania-based MRO providing line and base maintenance, component support, and cabin services to airlines across CIS, European, and Asian markets. Comparable to AIRE as a mid-sized regional MRO targeting similar airline customers with cabin refurbishment as part of a broader offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aire-aircraft

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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