Leki Aviation

What Leki Aviation does

Leki Aviation A/S is a Denmark-headquartered, family-owned aircraft parts distributor founded in 1990 that supplies spare parts, interiors, and components to airlines, MROs, and OEMs across global aviation markets. The company operates nine offices across eight countries — Denmark (Kastrup headquarters), the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, China (Xiamen and Shanghai), the United Arab Emirates, Canada, and Colombia (Medellín) — supporting more than 1,000 aviation partners and offering 24/7 Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) emergency response.

The company's core offering is global aircraft spare parts distribution across rotables, repairables, exchange, factory-new, overhauled, repaired/serviceable, and as-removed conditions. This is complemented by service modules including Supply Chain Optimization, Inventory Management Solutions, Tailored Solutions & Consultancy, and 24/7 AOG Support. Technology is centered on proprietary logistics and inventory management systems designed to track parts availability and minimize fleet downtime, with an e-commerce platform at my.lekiaviation.com serving as the digital ordering channel. Leki Aviation holds ISO9001:2015, AS9120B, FAA AC00-56B, and ASA-100 (Singapore and US) certifications, which are required supplier qualifications for many airline and OEM procurement pipelines. A wholly-owned UK subsidiary, Leki Tech, extends the portfolio into aviation technical services.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time parts sales alongside professional services revenue from supply chain consulting, repair work, and AOG support. Pricing is quote-based, with minimum order thresholds (USD/EUR 250 order, USD/EUR 100 line) and incremental fees for HAZ MAT handling (USD/EUR 225), AOG expedited delivery (minimum USD/EUR 500), and storage/restocking. Warranty terms vary by part condition (12 months for factory-new, 6 months for overhauled, 3 months for repaired/serviceable, none for as-removed). The company is led by founder/CEO Kim Krøjby and COO Peter Kjeldsen, remains privately held with no external institutional investors, and operates Ex Works from its warehouses under published terms of sale and delivery.

Name

Leki Aviation

Legal name

Leki Aviation A/S

Website

https://lekiaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Leki Aviation is a Denmark-based, family-owned aircraft spare parts distributor founded in 1990. It supplies rotable, overhauled, and serviceable parts to airlines, MROs, and OEMs across nine offices in eight countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Parts Distribution

NAICS

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423490)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK), Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK), AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) & Critical Spares Logistics (TLADANAL)

Keywords

• Aircraft parts distribution
• Aviation spare parts
• AOG support services
• Aviation MRO supply
• Aerospace logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Kastrup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Parts Distribution: Sale of aircraft spare parts and components to airlines, MROs, and OEMs worldwide. Revenue generated through direct sales and online shop platform. Parts include rotables, repairables, exchange parts, factory new, overhauled, repaired/serviceable, and as removed/unserviceable items.
2. Supply Chain Management Solutions: Customized supply chain and inventory management programs that help reduce lead times and capital tie-ups for customers. Professional services including consultancy and tailored solutions.
3. Repair Services: Goods belonging to customers sent to Leki Aviation for repair services. Subject to customer's own risk and not covered by Leki Aviation's insurance policies.
4. AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Support: 24/7 emergency support for aircraft on ground situations with expedited delivery. Subject to AOG fees of minimum USD/Euro 500.00.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leki Aviation supplies and distributes aircraft spare parts, interiors, and components to airlines, MROs, and OEMs worldwide from nine global offices. It complements parts distribution with supply chain optimization, inventory management, tailored consultancy, and 24/7 Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) emergency support, alongside an online shop (my.lekiaviation.com) for parts ordering.

Product overview

Leki Aviation is a 360° fleet support provider offering a unified platform combining aircraft parts distribution with supply chain management services. The core offering centers on global spare parts distribution for airlines, MROs, and OEMs, supported by complementary service modules including Supply Chain Optimization, Inventory Management Solutions, Tailored Solutions & Consultancy, and 24/7 AOG Support. The company also operates an Online Shop platform (my.lekiaviation.com) as its digital commerce channel. This integrated approach enables customers to access parts, streamline procurement, manage inventory, and receive expert consultancy through a single partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Parts Distribution Sale of aircraft spare parts and components (rotables, repairables, exchange parts, factory new, overhauled, repaired/serviceable, and as removed/unserviceable items) to airlines, MROs, and OEMs worldwide.
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Emergency Support Round-the-clock emergency support service providing expedited delivery of parts for grounded aircraft, available 24/7 globally.
• Repair Services Repair services for customer-owned aviation components, provided at the customer's risk under agreed terms.
• Supply Chain & Inventory Management Solutions Customized supply chain and inventory management programs including consultancy and tailored solutions designed to reduce lead times, minimize capital tie-up, and streamline maintenance scheduling.
• Online Shop (my.lekiaviation.com) E-commerce storefront providing aviation customers access to Leki Aviation's parts inventory with worldwide delivery and dedicated customer support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimized downtime through parts availability and strategic global distribution
• +2 more outcomes

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

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GA Telesis: Privately held global aerospace parts distribution, MRO, and component services group serving airlines and OEMs — closely comparable to Leki in distribution-led model and aftermarket customer base, though materially larger in scale.
• B&H Worldwide: Specialist aerospace logistics and parts distribution company serving airlines, MROs, and OEMs — closely comparable to Leki in AOG logistics, hazardous materials handling, and time-critical spares delivery.
• Satair (Airbus subsidiary): Airbus-owned aerospace parts distributor and service provider with global footprint and integrated e-commerce platform — directly competes with Leki for airline and MRO parts procurement, though anchored to Airbus OEM channels.
• Wencor Group: Privately held aerospace parts distributor serving airlines, MROs, and OEMs with a broad catalog of rotables, consumables, and components — closest direct comparable to Leki by business model, customer base, and aftermarket focus.

Broad incumbents

• HEICO Corporation: Large public aerospace aftermarket specialist with FAA-approved parts manufacturing and distribution — overlaps with Leki in serving commercial aviation aftermarket customers but is predominantly a parts manufacturer rather than pure distributor.
• Boeing Distribution Services (formerly Aviall): Boeing-owned parts distribution business serving operators and MROs worldwide — directly competes with Leki for OEM-channel parts procurement at scale and benefits from Boeing parentage.
• AAR Corp: Public US-listed aviation aftermarket services platform with parts distribution, MRO, and integrated supply chain solutions — competes head-to-head with Leki in airline parts supply but at far greater scale and with broader service lines.

Emerging players

• Aero Norway: Nordic-region aircraft engine and component MRO specialist — geographically adjacent to Leki HQ and serves overlapping Scandinavian/Nordic airline customers, though narrower in scope (engine components).

Regional players

• Magnetic MRO: Estonia-headquartered MRO and parts services group serving European and CIS operators — comparable to Leki in mid-market European aviation aftermarket positioning, though MRO-led rather than distribution-led.
• FL Technics: Lithuania-based MRO and aircraft parts services provider focused on Eastern Europe, Russia/CIS, and Asia-Pacific — comparable to Leki in scale and aftermarket service mix, with overlapping target customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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