Storm Aviation

What Storm Aviation does

Storm Aviation is a UK-based independent Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services provider for commercial aircraft operators, founded in 1996 and wholly-owned by FL Technics within the Avia Solutions Group conglomerate (199 aircraft, 11,700+ professionals across 68 countries). The company is headquartered at London Stansted with operational offices in Takeley, a wide-body base maintenance hangar at Glasgow-Prestwick, and a Part 145/Part 21G workshop in Manchester. Its core services span line maintenance at eleven UK airports plus Dusseldorf and Dhaka, base maintenance at Prestwick, 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery with a 90-minute response target, EASA and UK CAA Part 147 technical training (B1.1 and B2 categories for Airbus and Boeing types), a UKAS-accredited calibration laboratory under ISO/IEC 17025, TankSeals specialist fuel tank repairs, tooling hire, aircraft modification programs, and aircraft engineering consultancy.

The business model is B2B contract-based, with bespoke long-term agreements (typified by the 5-year Norse Atlantic B787 contract at Gatwick) covering line stations, base maintenance inputs, AOG deployments, and training cohorts. Revenue derives primarily from professional services (labour-hour and per-check pricing on MRO work) supplemented by hardware sales (Part 21G manufactured components), managed services (tooling hire and calibration), and ancillary streams including recruitment through subsidiary Chevron Recruitment and the recently launched Learning Solutions cross-industry training programme. Customer base spans approximately 70 airlines — including Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, EasyJet, Norse Atlantic, TUI, and Etihad — alongside aircraft lessors and other MROs, served through a direct enterprise sales motion led by the Head of Sales and station managers at each location. The company holds over 25 international aviation authority approvals (EASA Part 145, UK CAA Part 145, FAA, EASA Part 147, plus GCAA UAE, DGCA India, QCAA Qatar, TCCA, GACA Saudi Arabia, CAAS Singapore, and others), which together function as the principal competitive moat enabling cross-jurisdictional work on aircraft registered globally.

Name

Storm Aviation

Legal name

Storm Aviation Limited

Website

https://stormaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Storm Aviation is a UK-based independent MRO provider, wholly-owned by FL Technics within Avia Solutions Group, offering line maintenance, base maintenance, AOG support, Part 147 technical training, a UKAS calibration laboratory, and TankSeals fuel tank repairs to approximately 70 commercial airlines across UK and overseas line stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation MRO Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Airframe Maintenance & Structural Repair (Line/Base) (TLAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Line Maintenance & AOG Support (IMABALAB), Commercial Airframe MRO (Heavy Checks & Structural) (IMABALAA), Component MRO (Avionics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical) (TLAKAJAC), Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Aircraft maintenance services
• MRO services
• Line maintenance
• Base maintenance
• Aviation engineering training

Headquarters

HQ city

Stansted

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Line Maintenance Services: Round-the-clock line maintenance services at multiple international stations covering daily/transit checks, line A checks, and routine maintenance for commercial aircraft.
2. Base Maintenance Services: Comprehensive base maintenance including C-checks, structural repairs, engine changes, cabin reconfigurations, and aircraft storage at Glasgow-Prestwick facility with 24/7 operations.
3. AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Support: 24/7 rapid response AOG recovery services with certified engineers, tooling, components, and logistics deployment. Mobile RAT check service in UK.
4. Technical Training Services: EASA Part 147 and UK CAA Part 147 approved training providing B1.1 and B2 category training for Airbus and Boeing aircraft types. Also provides differences training and conversion courses.
5. Workshop Services - Component Repair & Overhaul: Part 145 component repair and overhaul services with CAA/FAA dual release and EASA Form 1 certifications across multiple component categories including C1, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C17, C18, C20.
6. Part 21G Manufacturing: Production of category C2 parts (metallic airframe, non-metallic parts, electrical components) under CAA P21G approval with 5-axis CNC capabilities.
7. Tooling Hire & Calibration: Aircraft tooling hire from engine change kits to hand tools, plus UKAS-accredited calibration services for torque wrenches, pressure equipment, and aircraft-related tooling.
8. TankSeals Fuel Tank Services: Specialist fuel tank entry services for AOG and scheduled maintenance including re-sealing, repairs, and service bulletin embodiment for multiple aircraft types.
9. Learning Solutions: Bespoke training programmes for businesses across various industries including leadership, project management, first aid, and aviation-specific training with consultancy services.
10. Recruitment Services: Aviation industry recruitment services through partnership with Chevron Recruitment for placing skilled aviation professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Storm Aviation is an independent MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) provider delivering line maintenance, base maintenance, AOG (Aircraft on Ground) support, EASA Part 147 technical training, component repair and overhaul (Part 145), Part 21G manufacturing, TankSeals fuel tank repair, aircraft modification programs, tooling hire and a UKAS-accredited calibration laboratory. The company supports approximately 70 commercial airlines at line stations across the UK, Europe and select international locations, with primary base maintenance operations at Glasgow-Prestwick.

Product overview

Storm Aviation is a comprehensive independent MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services provider offering a unified portfolio of aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions. The core offerings include Line Maintenance (one of Europe's leading independent providers), Base Maintenance (narrow and wide-body services at Glasgow-Prestwick), AOG Support (24/7 global rapid response), Technical Training (EASA/UK CAA Part-147 approved), Workshop Services (Part 145/Part 21G capabilities), Tooling Hire & Calibration (UKAS accredited laboratory), Aircraft Modification Programs, TankSeals (fuel tank specialist services), Aircraft Engineering (consultancy and Part M), and Recruitment Services. The subsidiary Chevron (now rebranded to Storm Aviation) provides additional workshop capabilities. Learning Solutions extends training services beyond aviation into broader industries. The company operates globally across multiple line stations in UK, Europe, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TankSeals: Specialist service for fuel tank entry including re-sealing, tank scrubs, loom changes, probe changes and component replacements.

Products and services

• Line Maintenance Round-the-clock line maintenance services at multiple international stations covering daily/transit checks, line A checks, weekly checks and routine maintenance for narrow- and wide-body commercial aircraft, supporting approximately 70 airlines.
• Base Maintenance Comprehensive base maintenance from light maintenance to complex projects at the Glasgow-Prestwick wide-body hangar, 24/7 with no flight curfew; covers C-checks, structural repairs, engine changes, cabin reconfigurations and aircraft storage.
• AOG Support 24/7 rapid response Aircraft on Ground recovery services deploying certified engineers, tooling, components and logistics worldwide under multiple NAA approvals, including a mobile RAT check service throughout the UK.
• Technical Training EASA Part 147 and UK CAA Part 147 approved aircraft engineering training providing B1.1 Aeroplanes Turbine and B2 Avionics category type training on Airbus and Boeing platforms, with direct aircraft access via Part-145 MRO operations.
• Workshop Services Component repair and overhaul (Part 145) with CAA/FAA dual release and EASA Form 1 certification across component categories C1, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C17, C18, C20, plus Part 21G manufacture of metallic airframe parts and aerospace spray booth services.
• Tooling Hire & Calibration Aircraft tooling hire ranging from engine change kits to hand tools, together with UKAS-accredited calibration services for pressure equipment (50 to 20,000 psi) and torque wrenches (0.4 N·m to 1000 N·m).
• Aircraft Modification Programs Cabin services including seat repairs, modifications, galley removals/refits and IFE upgrades, plus structural programs such as the Boeing B737 Pickle Fork replacement; full Part-145 approval from aircraft arrival through release to service.
• TankSeals Specialist fuel tank entry service including re-sealing, tank scrubs, loom changes, probe changes, component replacements and service bulletin accomplishment for Airbus A320/A330 and Boeing B737/B747/B757/B767/B777/B787 aircraft.
• Aircraft Engineering Bespoke aircraft consultancy including setting up maintenance organisations, regulatory compliance, process reviews and Part M services for domestic and international airlines, covering pre-purchase to lease return.
• Learning Solutions Bespoke training programmes for businesses across various industries including leadership, project management, first aid, human factors and SMS training, with consultancy, bespoke programme design and train-the-trainer services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports approximately 70 airlines including major carriers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Avia Solutions GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStorm Aviation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider operating 199 aircraft fleet with 11,700+ professionals across 68 countries. Avia Solutions Group holds over 500 licences and is parent to over 100 subsidiaries including SmartLynx Airlines, Avion Express, Bluebird Nordic, BBN Indonesia Airlines, KlasJet, and Magma Aviation.
• FL TechnicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFL Technics is the direct parent company of Storm Aviation. FL Technics has over 1,200 professionals and acts as an integrated aircraft maintenance solutions provider with representative offices in Lithuania, Indonesia, and Thailand, hangars and shop facilities in Lithuania, China, Indonesia and the United Kingdom, and an extensive network of line maintenance support stations across Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Canada.
• Chevron RecruitmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStorm Aviation has partnered with Chevron Recruitment for recruitment services, providing a channel for sourcing skilled aviation professionals for the company's operations.
• Aircraft Component SuppliersminorOthersThrough partners, Storm Aviation supplies a comprehensive range of rotable and consumable aircraft components supporting line maintenance and AOG operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFI KLM E&M: Major European MRO provider serving Air France, KLM, and third-party airlines with engine, component, and airframe MRO. Significant incumbent competitor in European base maintenance with captive parent-airline demand and strong wide-body capabilities.
• Lufthansa Technik: Global MRO leader and one of the largest independent MROs worldwide, serving commercial, business, and military aviation. Broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities but vastly greater scale, broader geographic footprint, and captive parent-airline demand.
• Turkish Technic: Large flag-carrier-affiliated MRO serving Turkish Airlines and 100+ third-party customers with wide-body base maintenance capabilities. Established incumbent with substantial scale and broad Airbus/Boeing type approvals across narrow- and wide-body fleets.

Direct peers

• Magnetic MRO: Estonia-based independent MRO providing line, base, and component services across Europe and Asia. Similar independent positioning and European footprint to Storm Aviation with overlapping customer base among regional carriers and lessors.
• AerFin: UK-based aviation services company providing MRO, engine services, aircraft disassembly, and parts trading. Comparable independent UK-headquartered aviation services company with overlapping narrow-body support capabilities and similar customer types.
• Marshall Aerospace: UK-based aerospace services provider for civil and defense aviation, including airframe maintenance, modification, and engineering services. Comparable UK-headquartered aerospace MRO with similar capabilities in airframe maintenance, structural modification, and engineering consultancy.
• SR Technics: Switzerland-based full-service independent MRO offering line, base, component, and engine maintenance across Airbus and Boeing fleets. Closely comparable to Storm Aviation in independent positioning, scope of services, and European customer base among flag carriers and lessors.

Regional players

• FL Technics: Lithuania-based full-service MRO and direct parent of Storm Aviation, offering similar line, base, and component maintenance across Europe and Asia. Sister company under Avia Solutions Group with overlapping service portfolio but geographically distinct (Continental Europe/Asia vs Storm's UK focus).
• HAECO: Hong Kong-based full-service MRO with line and base maintenance capabilities across Asia and North America. Comparable service mix including airframe, component, and cabin modification services, with focus on Asia-Pacific rather than UK/Europe markets.
• SIA Engineering: Singapore-based MRO providing line, base, and component services primarily in Asia-Pacific. Comparable service portfolio and Asian flag-carrier affiliation but geographically distinct from Storm's UK-centric European operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance29 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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