What Aerospace Quality Research and Development does

Aerospace Quality Research and Development (AQRD), also doing business as AQRD, is a private aerospace engineering services firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Addison, Texas. The company operates as a full capability aerospace engineering firm holding FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) authorities and FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification, enabling its on-site DERs to sign off on repairs and provide FAA-approved engineering approval services. AQRD also maintains 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) emergency response capability, addressing urgent situations where operators require rapid engineering and maintenance solutions to return aircraft to service.

The firm delivers professional engineering services on a project-by-project engagement basis, with customers submitting service requests through the company's website or by phone. Service intake includes no-cost scoping, bidding, and repair option submission as a customer acquisition mechanism. The core product surface comprises aerospace engineering services (FAA approvals, DER sign-off, engineering solutions) and 24/7 AOG support, performed by a team of DER-qualified engineers and Part 145 technicians. The customer base targets aerospace operators and manufacturers facing maintenance and engineering challenges that require FAA-authorized approvals.

AQRD's go-to-market is a direct enterprise field sales model targeting vertical aerospace customers. Operations are domestic (United States) and conducted from the Addison headquarters, which also functions as the Part 145 Repair Station with defined shipping and receiving hours. The company does not disclose pricing publicly, has no named customer logos, and has no disclosed funding, M&A, or partnership activity in the available data. Revenue is generated through professional services billings on engineering, repair, and consulting engagements.

Name

Aerospace Quality Research and Development

Legal name

Aerospace Quality Research & Development

Website

https://aerospaceqrd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aerospace Quality Research and Development (AQRD) is a private FAA-certified aerospace engineering firm in Addison, TX, providing DER-authorized engineering approvals, Part 145 repair station services, and 24/7 AOG support to aerospace operators and manufacturers in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Addison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Engineering Services: Full capability aerospace engineering firm providing engineering solutions, repair services, and FAA approval services including DER sign-off on repairs. Revenue derived from professional engineering services, repair station operations, and technical consultations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Aerospace Quality Research & Development (AQRD) provides FAA-approved aerospace engineering and repair services out of its Part 145 Repair Station in Addison, TX. The firm delivers full-capability engineering solutions, repair sign-offs by on-site FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), and 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) emergency support for operators and manufacturers. AQRD offers no-cost initial scoping, bidding, and repair option submission for any engineering need.

Product overview

Aerospace Quality Research and Development (AQRD) is a full capability aerospace engineering firm offering a unified suite of services centered on FAA-approved engineering and maintenance solutions. The core offerings include aerospace engineering services with FAA DER authorities and Part 145 Repair Station capabilities, supplemented by 24/7 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency support. At no cost, AQRD provides scope, bid, and repair option submissions for customer needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerospace Engineering Services Full-capability aerospace engineering services for aerospace operators and manufacturers, including engineering solutions, FAA approval services, and Part 145 Repair Station repair execution. The team includes on-site FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) authorized to sign off on repairs, and the firm provides free scoping, bidding, and repair option submission.
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Support 24/7 emergency support service providing rapid aerospace engineering and maintenance response for operators experiencing Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations. Service requests accepted via the company website and by phone (972-385-3928).

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Technik: Global MRO leader providing aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, and engineering services for commercial, VIP, and special mission aircraft. Comparable to AQRD through its broad MRO and engineering portfolio, including component repair and line maintenance functions, though with global scale.
• HEICO: Large aerospace and electronics company operating FAA-approved Repair & Overhaul and Parts Manufacturing organizations. Closely comparable to AQRD's Part 145-anchored MRO model, with overlapping repair station services for aircraft components, though at substantially greater scale and breadth.
• StandardAero: Large independent MRO provider specializing in engine services, component repair, and airframe maintenance for business aviation, commercial, and military operators. Comparable to AQRD through its MRO service portfolio and Part 145 operations, though operating across many more platforms and geographies.
• AAR Corp: Large diversified aviation services provider offering MRO, parts supply, integrated solutions, and commercial activities across commercial, business, and government aviation. Comparable to AQRD through its aviation services portfolio which directly overlaps the DER/Part 145/AOG service category, though at meaningfully greater scale.
• TransDigm Group: Large aerospace and defense component manufacturer and MRO operator across proprietary niche categories. Comparable to AQRD via its portfolio of FAA-approved service centers performing repair and overhaul of proprietary and supplier parts, although at vastly greater scale.
• MTU Aero Engines: Major commercial engine OEM operating an extensive MRO network (MTU Maintenance) serving airlines and operators worldwide. Comparable to AQRD as a Part 145 repair station and component services provider, although focused on large commercial engines rather than mixed-platform engineering services.
• Chromalloy: Specialized aerospace firm focused on engine component MRO, parts manufacturing, and repairs serving commercial and military aviation. Comparable to AQRD through its Part 145 repair station and engineered-component services, though concentrated on propulsion rather than broad aircraft engineering.

Direct peers

• Precision Aviation Group (PAG): Mid-sized MRO services firm offering component repair, line maintenance, and AOG support across business and commercial aviation. Directly comparable to AQRD's combination of Part 145 repair station work, engineering services, and emergency AOG response.
• STS Aviation Group: Aviation services group providing line maintenance, component solutions, engineering services, and 24/7 AOG support across multiple U.S. locations. Closely comparable to AQRD on the integrated mix of FAA-approved engineering, repair station operations, and AOG response.
• C&L Aerospace Group: Smaller-scale aerospace services and parts firm providing MRO support, component repair, and aircraft technical services to operators. Comparable to AQRD as a similarly-sized specialist offering FAA-approved engineering and repair services to a regional operator base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AQRDMRO

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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