What Worthington Aviation does

Worthington Aviation, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, is a global distributor of aircraft spare parts and a provider of inventory and repair-management solutions for operators of regional and corporate/business aircraft. The company maintains what it describes as one of the world's most extensive parts inventories across regional turboprop fleets (Saab 340, Dash 8, ATR 42/72) and regional jets (CRJ 200/700/900, Embraer EJet 170/175/190/195), as well as legacy corporate jets (Westwind 1124 and Gulfstream G100/Astra). It holds a designated IAI Product Support center mandate for the Westwind fleet and operates the wholly owned Worthington MRO Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, under FAA 145 and EASA Part-145 repair-station approvals.

The revenue model blends transactional and recurring streams: direct parts sales of rotable parts, avionics, landing gear and expendables; engine sales and leasing across CF34, CT7, PW100, ATR, Dash 8, Q400, Fokker 50, EMB120, DO328, PW545 and Citation XL platforms; the Customized Parts Program (CPP) — a multi-year subscription delivering tailored inventory support without large upfront operator investment; consignment programs managed through a real-time online visibility system; repair management for customer-owned inventory; 24/7 Aircraft-on-Ground emergency support; and technical-publication subscriptions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively direct via field sales teams dedicated to regional operators, corporate jet operators, EMEA, and South Pacific segments.

Worthington Aviation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stratus Aero Partners, which is itself a wholly owned subsidiary of the publicly traded Air T, Inc. (OTC: AIRT). Stratus Aero Partners consolidates five aftermarket-aviation subsidiaries, giving Worthington cross-sell access into landing gear support (LGSS), seating (FlexLT), and other adjacent service lines. The company's global footprint — Eagan, Minnesota (HQ); Tulsa, Oklahoma (MRO); Brisbane, Australia; and Stafford, England (EMEA) — provides near round-the-clock coverage for AOG response. Its certification stack (ASA 100, AS 9120B, ISO 9001, FAA 145, EASA Part-145) constitutes a material regulatory barrier to entry that reinforces incumbency in aerospace parts distribution and MRO.

Name

Worthington Aviation

Legal name

Worthington Aviation

Website

https://worthingtonav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Worthington Aviation is a global supplier of spare parts, repair programs, and aircraft maintenance services for regional and business aircraft operators. From four offices across the US, UK, and Australia, the company delivers parts sales, engine leasing, MRO, and customized inventory programs under FAA, EASA, and ASA certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Aftermarket Parts and 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 Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK), Aircraft Engine MRO (Overhaul, Repair, Test Cell) (TLAKAJAB), MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO)

Keywords

• Aircraft parts distribution
• Aviation MRO services
• Regional aircraft support
• Business jet parts
• Aircraft engine leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Eagan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parts Sales: Direct sales of rotable parts, avionics, landing gear and expendables for regional and business aircraft. Includes both OEM and PMA parts inventory.
2. Engine Sales and Leasing: Sales and leasing of engines including CF34-Series, CT7-Series, PW100 series, ATR, Dash 8, Q400, Fokker 50, EMB120, DO328, and PW545, Citation XL engines.
3. Customized Parts Program (CPP): Tailored inventory support programs that deliver operational confidence with right parts when and where needed without large upfront investment. Leverages significant repair volume for favorable economics.
4. Repair Management Services: Complete repair management for customer-owned inventory with transparent pricing structures ensuring competitive rates and efficient turnaround.
5. Consignment Programs: Inventory consignment services focused on providing greatest value to consignors through end-user customer reach and extensive repair network.
6. AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Service: 24/7 emergency parts support service for aircraft with urgent needs, available around the clock.
7. Technical Publications Subscriptions: Subscription alert service for critical Westwind publications and forms including NDT and AMM guidelines, Master Information Form and Flight Operations Manual.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Worthington Aviation is a global supplier of aircraft spare parts, repair management programs, and maintenance/repair services for regional turboprop, regional jet, and corporate business jet operators. It operates one of the world's most extensive parts inventories, offers the Customized Parts Program (CPP), consignment programs, engine sales and leasing, and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency support, with FAA/EASA-certified repair station and MRO capabilities through its Worthington Repair Services and Worthington MRO Center subsidiaries.

Product overview

Worthington Aviation is a parts support and inventory solutions provider for regional and business aircraft, operating a multi-product portfolio across two main segments: Regional Aircraft Solutions (turboprop and regional jet parts, including SAAB 340, Dash 8, ATR 42/72, CRJ, and EJet families) and Corporate Aircraft Solutions (Westwind and Gulfstream support). Key products include the Customized Parts Program (CPP) for tailored inventory management, Consignment Programs for third-party inventory, Repair Management Services, Engine Sales and Leasing (CF34, CT7, PW100 series, and other regional engines), and Utility Seats by FlexLT for Cessna Caravans. The company also operates two subsidiaries—Worthington Repair Services (WRS) providing FAA 145 and EASA Part-145 certified repairs, and Worthington MRO Center offering full MRO capabilities—all supported by global offices in the US, UK, and Australia with 24/7 AOG support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flex LT: FAA-approved utility seating solutions for the Cessna C208 Caravan, featuring the highest TBO in its class for long-term performance, built for mission flexibility and rapid interior reconfiguration.

Products and services

• Regional Parts and Inventory Solutions Comprehensive parts sales and support program for regional turboprop and regional jet operators, covering rotable parts, repair management, engine sales and leasing, and AOG emergency service for aircraft such as Saab 340, Dash 8, ATR 42/72, CRJ 200/700/900, and Embraer E-Jets.
• Customized Parts Program (CPP) Tailored inventory support program that delivers the right parts when and where needed without requiring a large upfront inventory investment, leveraging repair volume for favorable operational economics on a multi-year subscription basis.
• Consignment Programs Inventory consignment service providing consignors with end-user customer reach, extensive repair network access, and real-time online inventory visibility to maximize value from consigned aircraft parts.
• Repair Management Services Complete repair management for customer-owned inventory, providing fast and cost-efficient parts movement through certified repair processes with transparent pricing structures and competitive turnaround times.
• Engine Sales and Leasing Sales and leasing options for CF34-Series, CT7-Series, PW100 series, ATR, Dash 8, Q400, Fokker 50, EMB120, DO328, PW545, and Citation XL engines used on regional and business jet aircraft.
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Service 24/7 emergency parts support service for aircraft with urgent grounding needs, available worldwide 365 days a year via dedicated AOG hotline.
• Westwind & Gulfstream Fleet Support Corporate aircraft parts sales, repair programs, technical support, and OEM and PMA parts for 1124 Westwind and Gulfstream G100/Astra fleets, supplied as the designated IAI Product Support center.
• Technical Publications and Assistance Fleet reliability oversight for Westwind operators including FAA and manufacturer service bulletins, engineering change orders, a tech support hotline, and a subscription alert service (SAS) for critical publications such as NDT and AMM guidelines.
• Utility Seats by FlexLT FAA-approved utility seating solutions for the Cessna C208 Caravan with the highest TBO in its class, designed for mission flexibility and rapid interior reconfiguration.
• Worthington Repair Services (WRS) FAA-certified repair station (145 Certificate) and EASA Part-145 certified facility providing authorized aircraft maintenance and repair services for regional and corporate aircraft parts.
• Worthington MRO Center FAA 145-certified Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility located in Tulsa, Oklahoma operating under Ops Specs A449, providing full MRO capabilities for regional and corporate aircraft.

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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AirCominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Stratus Aero Partners network of aviation experts providing parts and service solutions.
• Air'Zona Aircraft ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Stratus Aero Partners network of aviation experts providing parts and service solutions.
• FlexLTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlexLT provides revolutionary utility seating solutions for Cessna Caravans. Worthington Aviation supports the Cessna Caravan market with Flex LT products, which offer FAA-approved utility seating with highest TBO in its class.
• Jet Yard SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Stratus Aero Partners network of aviation experts providing parts and service solutions.
• Landing Gear Support Services (LGSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Stratus Aero Partners network of aviation experts providing parts and service solutions. Specializes in landing gear support services.
• Worthington MRO CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Stratus Aero Partners providing comprehensive MRO services. Worthington Aviation offers access to Worthington MRO Center for customers needing maintenance, repair and overhaul services. FAA 145 certified facility.
• IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated IAI Product Support center for servicing all Westwind makes and models including 1124 Westwind and Gulfstream G100/Astra. Provides technical support, publications and services network management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TransDigm Group: TransDigm is a large aerospace component OEM and aftermarket supplier with proprietary sole-source parts across commercial and business aviation. It is comparable to Worthington's engine and component parts focus but at vastly greater scale and with OEM (not distribution) economics.
• Lufthansa Technik: Lufthansa Technik is one of the world's largest independent MRO and parts providers, offering component repair, engine services, and integrated material solutions across commercial aircraft. It is a broad incumbent in aviation aftermarket that shares Worthington's combined parts-plus-MRO positioning, albeit at global scale.
• Satair (Airbus): Satair is Airbus's wholly owned material and spare-parts distribution arm, providing parts pool services, MRO, and integrated material management to operators of Airbus commercial aircraft. It is the dominant OEM-affiliated distribution benchmark that Worthington competes against for parts support business.
• HEICO: HEICO is a major publicly traded aerospace parts manufacturer and distributor with FAA-PMA parts, electronic technologies, and defense segments. It overlaps with Worthington in rotable and consumable distribution for business/regional aircraft but operates at far greater scale across many platforms.

Direct peers

• AAR Corp: AAR Corp is a leading independent aviation aftermarket services provider offering parts distribution, MRO, and integrated supply chain solutions to commercial and regional operators worldwide. It is the closest scaled analog to Worthington's parts-distribution-plus-MRO model, although AAR is meaningfully larger and broader in fleet coverage.
• StandardAero: StandardAero provides MRO services and parts support for business aviation, regional, and helicopter fleets, with significant engine and component capabilities. Its focus on legacy and mid-life platforms aligns closely with Worthington's regional turboprop/jet and corporate jet support model.
• GA Telesis: GA Telesis is a global aviation aftermarket specialist with parts distribution, MRO, engine leasing (Flight Solutions Group), and component repair divisions. Its integrated parts-plus-engine-leasing model is structurally similar to Worthington's franchise and competing strongly in the regional and business aircraft aftermarket.
• FL Technics: FL Technics is an integrated MRO and parts provider serving regional and business aviation customers across Europe, Asia, and the CIS. Its combination of line/base maintenance, component repair, and parts distribution makes it a structural peer to Worthington's distribution + MRO (WRS, Tulsa) combination.
• Avtrade: Avtrade is a globally active independent aviation parts distributor supporting commercial, regional, and business aircraft operators with consumables, rotables, and AOG services. Its independent-distribution positioning and AOG-driven business model closely mirror Worthington's regional/business jet niche.

Emerging players

• Av-DEC (Aviation Defense Engineering & Commodities): Av-DEC is an independent aerospace parts distributor and supply chain specialist supporting airlines and MROs with rotables and consumables. As a smaller independent distributor, it operates in the same competitive set as Worthington in the regional/business aircraft aftermarket parts market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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