HAECO Americas
HAECO Americas provides heavy aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services through two facilities in Greensboro, NC and Lake City, FL, with 12 hangars serving commercial airlines. Acquired by AAR Corp in November 2025.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersGreensboro, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What HAECO Americas does
HAECO Americas provides heavy aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services through two dedicated facilities in the Eastern United States. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, the company operates 12 hangars split between its Greensboro site and its Lake City, Florida facility, delivering airframe heavy maintenance to commercial airlines and aviation operators. The workforce of more than 1,600 people — approximately 30% of whom are military veterans — supports comprehensive base maintenance operations.
The company's revenue model is built on long-term, multi-year enterprise contracts negotiated individually with commercial airline customers. Services are delivered as managed services at the company's fixed facilities under multi-year commitments that transfer with ownership. Following its November 3, 2025 acquisition by AAR Corp for $78 million in cash, HAECO Americas now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within AAR Corp's portfolio and forms the core of AAR's positioning as the largest independent aircraft MRO provider in North America. Multi-year customer contracts worth over $850 million in aggregate value were secured as part of the transaction, providing substantial near-term revenue visibility for the combined entity. Integration is progressing ahead of the initially planned 12-to-18-month schedule, with management guiding margin recovery by fiscal Q3 2027.
Prior to the AAR transaction, HAECO Americas operated as a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based HAECO Group and was divested as part of that parent's portfolio rationalization. Distribution is concentrated in the Eastern United States, with the North Carolina and Florida facilities serving as the operational backbone for serving US commercial airline customers. The company's value proposition centers on heavy maintenance capacity, base maintenance slot availability, and a skilled veteran-heavy workforce — directly addressing fleet sustainment constraints and slot scarcity faced by commercial operators in North America.
HAECO Americas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HAECO Americas
- Legal name
- HAECO Americas
- Website
- https://haeco.aero
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- HAECO Americas provides heavy aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services through two facilities in Greensboro, NC and Lake City, FL, with 12 hangars serving commercial airlines. Acquired by AAR Corp in November 2025.
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HAECO Americas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services
- NAICS
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)
- SIC
- Aircraft & Parts (3720)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial Airframe MRO (Heavy Checks & Structural) (IMABALAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO)
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Where HAECO Americas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Greensboro
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
HAECO Americas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Heavy Maintenance MRO Services: Airframe heavy maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for commercial aircraft operators. Revenue generated through long-term multi-year contracts with key customers totaling over $850 million.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
HAECO Americas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HAECO Americas provides heavy aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial aviation operators, delivered through two major facilities in Greensboro, North Carolina and Lake City, Florida with a combined 12 hangars. The company employs over 1,600 personnel (approximately 30% military veterans) and operates under multi-year customer contracts exceeding $850 million in value. Following its November 2025 acquisition by AAR Corp., HAECO Americas operates as part of the largest independent heavy aircraft MRO network in North America.
Product overview
HAECO Americas is a heavy aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services provider offering comprehensive airframe heavy maintenance services through two facilities in Greensboro, North Carolina and Lake City, Florida. The company employs over 1,600 team members and provides heavy maintenance services to commercial and government customers. Following its acquisition by AAR Corp. in November 2025 for $78 million, the company operates as part of AAR's expanded North American MRO network with secured multi-year maintenance contracts worth over $850 million with key customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- HAECO Americas Heavy Maintenance Services
Companies that use HAECO Americas
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
HAECO Americas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
HAECO Americas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- AAR CorpflagshipAAR Corp acquired HAECO Americas from HAECO Group for $78 million in November 2025. The acquisition significantly expanded AAR's heavy maintenance footprint, making it the largest independent aircraft MRO provider in North America. HAECO Americas operates two heavy maintenance facilities with 12 hangars across Greensboro, NC and Lake City, FL, with over 1,600 employees and multi-year customer contracts worth over $850 million.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights5 records
HAECO Americas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- StandardAero: Independent aerospace MRO provider offering engine, airframe, and component services to commercial and military operators. Comparable to HAECO Americas as a third-party heavy maintenance provider competing for the same commercial airline contracts.
- Delta TechOps: Airline-affiliated MRO division of Delta Air Lines providing heavy maintenance, component repair, and engine services. Directly comparable to HAECO Americas in airframe MRO capability, though captive to Delta while HAECO serves multiple carriers.
- Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance: Airline-affiliated global MRO division providing airframe, engine, and component maintenance. Comparable to HAECO Americas as a full-service heavy maintenance competitor serving North Atlantic commercial operators.
- MTU Aero Engines: Major engine OEM and MRO provider offering commercial engine maintenance and overhaul services. Comparable to HAECO Americas as an independent aftermarket competitor within the aviation services ecosystem.
- STS Aviation Services: Independent MRO provider offering heavy maintenance, line maintenance, and engineering services. Comparable to HAECO Americas in scale and service scope for commercial airframe MRO.
Broad incumbents
- Lufthansa Technik: Global MRO powerhouse providing comprehensive aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul, and component services. Comparable to HAECO Americas as a major independent MRO competitor with overlapping commercial airline customer base across heavy maintenance.
- AAR Corp: Parent company of HAECO Americas following November 2025 acquisition; operates parts, repair, software, and government aviation services. As the acquiring entity, AAR sets the strategic context in which HAECO Americas operates its heavy maintenance footprint.
- Boeing Global Services: Aftermarket services arm of Boeing providing fleet maintenance, modifications, and parts support. Comparable as a heavy maintenance competitor with broader OEM-backed capabilities across commercial aviation customers.
Emerging players
- Magnetic MRO: European-based MRO provider offering airframe, engine, and component maintenance. Comparable to HAECO Americas as an independent MRO player, though smaller in scale and focused on European airline customers.
Regional players
- Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation: Taiwan-based heavy MRO provider originally affiliated with EVA Air, serving Asia-Pacific commercial operators. Comparable to HAECO Americas as a sister heavy maintenance operation under the original HAECO Group umbrella, though operating in a different geography.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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HAECO Americas M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about HAECO Americas
What does HAECO Americas do?
HAECO Americas provides heavy aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial aviation operators, delivered through two major facilities in Greensboro, North Carolina and Lake City, Florida with a combined 12 hangars. The company employs over 1,600 personnel (approximately 30% military veterans) and operates under multi-year customer contracts exceeding $850 million in value. Following its November 2025 acquisition by AAR Corp., HAECO Americas operates as part of the largest independent heavy aircraft MRO network in North America.
Is HAECO Americas a public or private company?
HAECO Americas is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was HAECO Americas founded?
HAECO Americas was founded in 1990. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is HAECO Americas based?
HAECO Americas is headquartered in Greensboro, United States, in the North America region.
How does HAECO Americas make money?
One revenue line is on record: heavy Maintenance MRO Services.
Who are HAECO Americas's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are StandardAero, Delta TechOps, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, MTU Aero Engines and STS Aviation Services. Broad incumbents are Lufthansa Technik, AAR Corp and Boeing Global Services. Magnetic MRO is listed as an emerging player. Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation is listed as a regional player.
Does HAECO Americas have an API?
No public API is recorded for HAECO Americas.
What industry is HAECO Americas in?
HAECO Americas's product category is Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABALAA, Commercial Airframe MRO (Heavy Checks & Structural), with a secondary code of IMABALAO, MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support. Its NAICS code is 811310 and its SIC code is 3720.