What Air Power does

Air Power Inc. is a privately held aircraft engine and parts distribution company founded in 1992 and headquartered at 4900 S Collins St, Arlington, Texas. The company supplies factory-new, rebuilt, and overhauled piston aircraft engines together with OEM replacement parts, accessories, and avionics to general aviation operators. Air Power holds distributor status with the two principal general aviation engine manufacturers — Lycoming, where it is the largest global engine distributor, and Continental Aerospace Technologies, where it has been the preferred engine provider since 2018 — and also distributes Cessna OEM parts directly from Textron Aviation.

The company maintains an extensive catalogue spanning over 90 manufacturers, organized for search by aircraft model, part number, or manufacturer. Engine offerings include Continental's O-200, IO-360, O-470, and 500 series (100–375 HP) and Lycoming's 235, 320, 360, 390, 540, 580, and 720 series (100–400 HP), priced from approximately $42,000 to over $200,000 with refundable core charges ranging from $14,000 to $42,800. Adjacent product lines cover engine components (cylinders, magnetos, starters, spark plugs, oil filters), airframe parts (fuel systems, landing gear, lights, batteries), avionics (ADS-B, GPS, EFIS, audio panels), and pilot supplies including FAA training materials added in May 2025 via an ASA distribution agreement.

Air Power earns revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales on individual engine and parts transactions, complemented by financing referral arrangements with Van Bortel Finance Corporation. Its go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce through airpowerinc.com — including multi-line search, wish lists, and CSV parts-list upload — with phone-based consultative selling; in-stock orders ship same day domestically and worldwide. Customers span individual piston-aircraft owners, Part 145 repair stations and A&P mechanics, flight training fleets, and enterprise fleet operators across North America, and, through the April 2025 launch of Air Power Europe Limited, across Europe, Africa, and Western/Central Asia.

Name

Air Power

Legal name

Air Power Inc.

Website

https://airpowerinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air Power Inc., founded in 1992 in Arlington, Texas, is a privately held distributor of aircraft engines and OEM replacement parts serving general aviation customers worldwide. It is Lycoming's largest global engine distributor and Continental's preferred engine provider, with parts from 90+ manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Engines & Parts Distribution

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB), Engine Control, Fuel & Ignition Systems (FADEC/Accessories) (IMABADAK)

Keywords

• Aircraft engines
• Aircraft parts distribution
• General aviation supplies
• Avionics and accessories
• Piston engine sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Engine Sales: Sale of new and rebuilt aircraft engines from manufacturers like Continental and Lycoming. Engines range from ~$42,000 to over $200,000 with refundable core charges from $14,000 to $42,800. The company integrates core return management for old engine cores.
2. Aircraft Parts & Components Sales: Sale of OEM aircraft parts, accessories, and components. Products include cylinders, magneto systems, starters, alternators, fuel systems, and more. Customers can purchase individual parts or browse extensive catalogs by aircraft model or manufacturer.
3. Engine Financing Services: Partnership with Van Bortel Finance Corporation to provide financing options for engine purchases, enabling customers to spread payments over time for high-value aircraft engines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Air Power Inc. distributes factory-new and rebuilt aircraft piston engines from Continental and Lycoming, along with a broad catalog of OEM aircraft parts, components, avionics, and pilot supplies to general aviation customers. Sales are conducted through the company's e-commerce website and a phone-based expert sales team, with same-day shipping on in-stock items and engine financing offered via a partner.

Product overview

Air Power is a leading aircraft parts supplier and e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive catalog of general aviation products. The core offerings center on aircraft piston engines from two major manufacturers: Continental (O-200, IO-360, O-470, 500 series, 100-375 HP) and Lycoming (235, 320, 360, 390, 540, 580, 720 series, 100-400 HP), available as factory-new, rebuilt, or overhauled units. These engines are complemented by an extensive portfolio of aircraft parts including engine components (cylinders, magnetos, starters, oil filters, spark plugs), airframe parts (filters, batteries, fuel systems, landing gear, lights), avionics (ADS-B, GPS, audio panels, engine monitors), and pilot supplies (FAA materials, headsets, flight computers). Air Power positions itself as a one-stop shop for piston-powered general aviation aircraft maintenance and operation, supported by financing services and the company's status as the largest global Lycoming distributor and preferred Continental distributor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Continental Aircraft Engines Factory-new and rebuilt Continental aircraft engines including O-200, IO-360, O-470, and 500 series ranging from 100 to 375 HP, sold to general aviation operators as Air Power's preferred Continental distributor since 2018.
• Lycoming Aircraft Engines Factory-new, rebuilt, and overhauled Lycoming aircraft engines across seven series (235, 320, 360, 390, 540, 580, 720) producing 100 to 400 HP, sold worldwide as Lycoming's largest global distributor.
• Engine Cylinders Replacement engine cylinders for Continental, Lycoming, and Superior engines, supplied for piston aircraft engine maintenance and overhaul.
• Engine Magnetos Engine magnetos including PowerUp ignition systems, Slick and Bendix replacements, repair kits, harnesses, and factory overhauled options for piston aircraft engines.
• Engine Starters Sky-Tec engine starters and starter adapters for Continental and Lycoming engines in 12V and 24V configurations.
• Cessna Aircraft Parts OEM Cessna aircraft parts and accessories covering Cessna 172, 180, 182, 185, TTx, and Columbia 350/400 models, supplied as an authorized Textron Aviation distributor.
• Airframe Parts Airframe components including air filters, batteries, controls, fuel systems, landing gear, lights, pitot tubes, seat belts, spinners, wheel fairings, windshields, and wing tips.
• Avionics Avionics equipment including ADS-B systems, antennas, audio panels, EFIS displays, engine monitors, and GPS navigation systems for general aviation aircraft.
• Engine Parts Comprehensive engine parts catalog covering accessories, alternators, bushings, camshafts, carburetors, crankshafts, exhaust systems, fuel injectors, fuel pumps, gaskets, ignition systems, mounts, oil, oil coolers, spark plugs, starters, turbochargers, and voltage regulators.
• Pilot Supplies & Education Pilot training materials and supplies including FAR/AIM regulations, FAA test books, pilot handbooks, textbooks, headsets, flight computers, kneeboards, flight bags, logbooks, and FAA test software.
• Engine Financing Financing options for aircraft engine purchases arranged through Van Bortel Finance Corporation, enabling customers to spread payments over time for high-value Continental and Lycoming engines.

Quantifiable outcome

• In-stock engines available for same-day shipment worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ASA (Aviation Supplies & Academics)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2025Air Power became an official distributor of ASA pilot supplies and educational products in May 2025, adding trusted pilot training materials and aviation learning tools to their product portfolio.
• Air Power Europe LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025New UK-based company launched in April 2025 to serve customers across Europe, Africa, and Western/Central Asia. This strategic expansion enables the company to better serve international markets with dedicated regional operations.
• Continental Aerospace TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Air Power Inc. is Continental's preferred engine distributor since 2018, serving as the largest provider of Continental engines and engine parts worldwide. They integrate core return management, offer low-cost shipping, provide warranty management, and offer engine financing for all Continental aircraft engines.
• LycomingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2011Air Power Inc. is Lycoming's largest worldwide engine distributor, selling Lycoming engines since 1992. The partnership provides access to factory-new, used and rebuilt aircraft engines, with trained sales staff having extensive experience in Lycoming engine specifications.
• Textron AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir Power carries an extensive catalog of Cessna aviation parts directly from Textron Aviation at competitive prices, serving as an authorized distributor for Cessna aircraft components.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chief Aircraft: Aircraft parts and pilot supplies retailer with a broad multi-manufacturer catalog. Competes directly with Air Power in the general aviation parts and pilot supplies distribution space.
• Preferred Airparts: Specialized distributor of Cessna and Piper used, rebuilt, and new parts, including engines and engine components. Direct competitor in the piston aircraft engine and parts distribution market.
• Gulf Coast Avionics: Distributor and installer of avionics, instruments, and aircraft accessories. Overlaps with Air Power's avionics category (ADS-B, GPS, audio panels) and shares the same general aviation customer base.
• SkyGeek: Online general aviation parts and pilot supplies retailer serving aircraft owners and mechanics. Comparable e-commerce distribution model with multi-manufacturer catalog and focus on the same general aviation customer base.
• Wicks Aircraft Supply: Long-established distributor of aircraft parts, materials, and supplies for the experimental and general aviation markets. Competes in the same piston-aircraft parts and components distribution space.
• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. One of the largest general aviation parts distributors in the US, offering a comprehensive catalog of aircraft parts, pilot supplies, and accessories across multiple manufacturers. Direct competitor to Air Power in the same general aviation parts distribution market.

Broad incumbents

• Continental Aerospace Technologies: Major piston aircraft engine manufacturer and one of Air Power's two key OEM partners. Comparable as the principal supplier whose product line Air Power distributes, and a potential direct-sales competitor.
• Hartzell Engine Tech: Aerospace manufacturer of engine accessories and products (including the Tanis preheat systems that Air Power distributes). Comparable to Air Power in the piston engine accessories ecosystem, though operating on the manufacturing side.
• Lycoming Engines: Major piston aircraft engine manufacturer and Air Power's primary supplier since 1992. Comparable as the dominant piston engine OEM whose products constitute the core of Air Power's engine catalog.
• Aviall (Boeing Distribution): Large aerospace parts distributor owned by Boeing, serving commercial, business, and general aviation markets. Comparable in distribution model and supply-chain role, but operates at a much larger scale and broader aviation scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/airpowerengines

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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