Owl Aerospace

What Owl Aerospace does

Owl Aerospace Inc. is a privately held aerospace and industrial parts distribution company founded in 1994 and headquartered at 2311 Thomas Street, Hollywood, Florida. The company distributes airworthy material, ground equipment, and industrial parts across four business lines: commercial aviation, military aviation, industrial products, and customized services. Its inventory of more than 40,000 SKUs supports aircraft platforms including the C-130, L-100, and F-16, with distribution reach claimed across 90 countries through offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The company reports a 98% on-time delivery rate and a tenured sales and operations team of 11-50 employees.

The company serves as an authorized distributor for several manufacturers, including Yokohama Aerospace America (lavatory modules, potable water tanks, interior panels), David Clark (aviation headsets and communication equipment), Luminator Aerospace (cockpit, cabin, and exterior lighting), Socomore (chemical solutions), Panamerican Tool (cutting tools), and Jus N Tyme (sealants). It maintains industry certifications including AS9120, ASA accreditation, DG dangerous goods certification, and FAA DAR-F authorization, which are required to operate in aerospace parts distribution. The underlying technology is described as aerospace parts distribution and inventory management systems, with no proprietary software platform disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of aerospace and industrial parts, supplemented by professional services including teardown asset management, consignment agreements, shipment consolidation, and customized inventory programs. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed price list; the website offers free consultation and quote requests. The go-to-market is sales-led, with a team that includes a VP of Sales, Director of Sales & Marketing, Senior Sales Manager, and multiple Sales Managers supporting enterprise and mid-market customers in commercial aviation, military aviation, and industrial sectors. End customers span commercial airlines, military operators, and industrial manufacturers; no specific customer names or revenue mix are disclosed.

Name

Owl Aerospace

Legal name

Owl Aerospace Inc.

Website

https://owlaerospace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Owl Aerospace is a privately held aerospace and industrial parts distributor founded in 1994, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida. It serves commercial airlines, military operators, and industrial customers in 90 countries with 40,000+ SKUs, backed by AS9120 and FAA DAR-F certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Parts Distribution

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Primary Airframe Structures (Fuselage, Wing, Empennage) (IMABAEAA)

Keywords

• Aerospace parts distribution
• Aircraft spare parts
• Aviation supply chain
• Military aviation parts
• Industrial parts distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Parts Distribution: Sale and distribution of aircraft parts, expendables, and components for commercial and military aviation, including aircraft spares, chemical products (cleaners, paints, tapes), in-flight equipment, and uniforms.
2. Industrial Products Distribution: Distribution of industrial parts including machinery, cables, connectors, and chemical products to portfolio customers across production cycles.
3. Customized Services: Teardown asset management, customized yearly programs, consignment agreements, consolidation of shipments, and inventory management services including stock of high-consumption OEM parts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Owl Aerospace is an aerospace and industrial parts distribution company that buys, holds, and resells airworthy material, ground equipment, expendables, and industrial parts to commercial airlines, military operators, and industrial customers. The company is an authorized distributor for manufacturers such as Yokohama Aerospace, David Clark, Panamerican Tool, Socomore, Luminator Aerospace, and Jus N Tyme, and augments parts sales with customized services including inventory management, consignment programs, teardown asset management, and shipment consolidation.

Product overview

Owl Aerospace is an aerospace and industrial parts distribution company operating as a single unified platform for aviation and industrial supply needs. The company offers aircraft parts, industrial parts, ground equipment, and services including inventory management, assets management, and programs management across four business lines: Commercial Aviation, Military Aviation, Industrial Products, and Customized Services. Owl Aerospace distributes airworthy materials, spares, expendables, and components for multiple aircraft platforms (C-130, L-100, F-16), while also distributing branded products from partner manufacturers including Yokohama (lavatory modules, water tanks, interior panels), David Clark (headsets, communication equipment), Panamerican Tool (cutting tools), Socomore (chemical solutions), Luminator Aerospace (lighting systems), and Jus N Tyme (scrappers, sealants). The company operates with 40,000 items in stock, serving 90 countries with 98% on-time delivery and maintains offices in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Parts Distribution Distribution of aircraft spares, expendables, airworthy material, and components for commercial and military aviation operators. The catalog supports platforms such as the C-130, L-100, and F-16, and includes in-flight equipment, uniforms, and chemical products needed for maintenance operations.
• Industrial Parts Distribution Distribution of industrial machinery, cables, connectors, and chemical products (cleaners, paints, tapes) for industrial customers and portfolio production cycles.
• Ground Equipment Distribution Distribution of ground equipment that supports aviation operations and maintenance activities.
• Teardown Asset Management Teardown and asset lifecycle management services for customers seeking to monetize or redeploy used airframes, engines, and components.
• Inventory Management Services Stocking and replenishment of high-consumption OEM parts, consignment inventory, and replenishment programs designed to support customer production cycles and minimize stockouts.
• Customized Programs and Consignment Agreements Multi-year customized programs, consignment agreements, and shipment consolidation services that streamline customer supply chains and lock in recurring parts supply.
• Yokohama Aerospace Authorized Distribution Authorized distribution of Yokohama Aerospace America interior solutions for commercial aviation, including aircraft lavatory modules (B737/B757), composite potable water tanks, and interior panels.
• David Clark Authorized Distribution Authorized distribution of David Clark aviation headsets, microphones, cords, adapters, and ground communication and hearing protection systems.
• Panamerican Tool Authorized Distribution Authorized distribution of Panamerican Tool aircraft cutting tools, including pneumatic tools, cobalt and carbide drills, insert bits, countersinks, and surface conditioning products.
• Socomore Authorized Distribution Authorized distribution of Socomore chemical solutions, including aircraft cleaners and degreasers, surface treatment solutions, paint stripping, and corrosion protection products.
• Luminator Aerospace Authorized Distribution Authorized distribution of Luminator Aerospace advanced lighting and electronic systems, including cockpit, cabin, and exterior lighting, emergency lighting, searchlights, and integrated smart lighting systems.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yokohama Aerospace America, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOwl Aerospace is an authorized distributor of Yokohama Aerospace America, Inc., distributing innovative and lightweight interior solutions for commercial aviation including aircraft lavatory modules (B737/B757), composite potable water tanks, and interior panels and related components.
• David ClarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for David Clark communication and hearing protection systems used in aviation, military, and ground operations worldwide, including aviation headsets, microphones, cords, adapters, and ground communication equipment.
• Jus N Tyme (JNT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Jus N Tyme scrappers and sealants products.
• Panamerican ToolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Panamerican Tool, one of the largest in-stock suppliers of quality aircraft cutting tools including pneumatic tools, cobalt and carbide drills, insert bits, countersinks, and surface conditioning products.
• SocomorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Socomore chemical solutions used in aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and surface treatment including aircraft cleaners and degreasers, surface treatment solutions, paint stripping and corrosion protection products.
• Luminator AerospacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Luminator Aerospace advanced lighting and electronic systems for commercial and business aircraft including advanced aircraft lighting systems (cockpit, cabin & exterior), emergency lighting, illuminated safety signage, high-powered searchlights, and integrated smart lighting systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AAR Corp: Public US aerospace aftermarket services and parts distribution company serving commercial and government aviation. Highly comparable to Owl Aerospace in business lines (parts distribution, MRO support, integrated supply chain programs) and customer types.
• Wencor Group: Aerospace parts distributor specializing in aftermarket components, expendables, and MRO supplies across commercial and military markets. Closely matches Owl Aerospace's model of authorized OEM distribution plus proprietary parts.
• Kellstrom Aerospace: Aerospace parts distribution and MRO services provider for commercial and military fleets. Comparable product breadth (aircraft components, rotables, expendables) and customer overlap with Owl Aerospace.

Broad incumbents

• HEICO Corporation: Large aerospace parts manufacturer and distributor (including PMA parts and electronic components). Comparable end customers and channels, though HEICO is significantly larger and also manufactures proprietary parts.
• TransDigm Group: Major aerospace components manufacturer and distributor serving commercial and military aviation. Overlaps with Owl in channel and customer base but operates at vastly larger scale and is a proprietary OEM rather than pure distributor.
• Aviall (Boeing): Boeing-owned aerospace parts distribution and supply chain services business. Comparable aerospace distribution model and OEM-authorized relationships, but backed by Boeing's scale and global reach.
• Satair (Airbus): Airbus-owned aerospace parts distribution and MRO services provider. Operates the OEM-authorized distribution model similar to Owl but at significantly larger scale and tied to the Airbus platform ecosystem.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Diversified aerospace OEM with broad aftermarket parts and services offerings. Comparable customer base across commercial and military aviation, though distribution is one of many businesses at vastly larger scale.

Regional players

• Pattonair (now Sopra Aerospace): Aerospace parts distribution and supply chain services focused on European aerospace markets. Comparable aerospace distribution model with overlapping supplier relationships, though primarily serving EMEA-based customers.

Emerging players

• PartsBase: Online aerospace parts marketplace and locator service. Addresses the same buyer-seller dynamic as Owl Aerospace's parts business but via digital marketplace rather than traditional authorized distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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