Aerospace Turbine Rotables

What Aerospace Turbine Rotables does

Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. (AeTR) is a Wichita, Kansas-based FAA and EASA certified Part 145 repair station providing component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for corporate and military aircraft. Founded around 1970, the company operates from facilities in Wichita, KS (FAA Repair Station NV2R045L) and Addison, TX (IGTR154L), holding additional EASA 145.4033, CAA UK 145.50402, and DoD CAGE Code 4PEE3 certifications. Its service portfolio spans landing gear systems, oleo struts, mechanical and hydraulic actuators, wheels and brakes, hydraulic power packs, mechanical gear boxes, flight control actuators, exterior lighting, power supplies, tach generators, voltage regulators, oxygen bottles and regulators, fire bottles, pneumatic reservoirs, hydrostatic testing, and advanced composite and metal bond structural repairs — covering aircraft families including Beechcraft, Cessna, Bombardier (Learjet, Challenger, Global Express), Gulfstream, Pilatus, Embraer, Hawker, and Falcon platforms.

AeTR monetizes through three revenue streams: (1) professional services MRO contracts on a quote basis targeting corporate flight departments, military maintenance operations, and independent MRO facilities; (2) sales of over 1,000 proprietary FAA-approved replacement parts (PMA), component equivalencies, and DER-approved repairs distributed through affiliate Evolution Aerospace (EVO); and (3) Stratoflex hose assemblies, kits, hardware, and Build-A-Hose custom assemblies sold through a dedicated e-commerce storefront. The company's engineering team holds DMIR, DAR, and DER certifications enabling in-house development of proprietary PMA solutions. AeTR is a subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc. (Westport, CT), which was acquired by AMTEK in May 2026; AeTR now operates within AMTEK's MRO Division as part of the North American Business Unit under President and COO Paul Bolton.

Name

Aerospace Turbine Rotables

Legal name

Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc.

Website

https://turbinerotables.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace MRO Services

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Line Maintenance & AOG Support (IMABALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landing Gear MRO (IMABALAF), Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ), Avionics & Electronics Repair (Bench Repair) (IMABALAE), Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

Keywords

• Aerospace MRO services
• Aircraft component repair
• FAA PMA parts
• Landing gear overhaul
• Hydrostatic testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MRO Services: Repair and overhaul services for aerospace components including landing gear, actuators, hydraulic systems, oxygen systems, and electrical components for corporate and military aircraft
2. FAA PMA Parts Sales: Proprietary FAA approved parts sold through Evolution Aerospace (EVO)
3. Stratoflex Hose Products: Stratoflex hose assemblies, kits, and hardware sold through their e-commerce store

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aerospace Turbine Rotables (AeTR) is an FAA and EASA certified repair station providing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft components on corporate and military airframes including Beechcraft, Cessna, Challenger, Global Express, Gulfstream, Learjet and Pilatus families. Capabilities span landing gear systems, oleo struts, hydraulic and mechanical actuators, wheels and brakes, hydraulic power packs, oxygen systems, fire bottles, electronics, hydrostatic testing, and advanced composite/metal bond repairs. The company also develops and supplies over 1,000 proprietary FAA PMA replacement parts (via Evolution Aerospace) and operates a certified Stratoflex hose distribution and Build-A-Hose assembly shop.

Product overview

Aerospace Turbine Rotables is a global MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services provider for corporate and military aircraft components, operating as part of First Aviation Services Inc. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including Landing Gear Systems, Actuators, Wheel/Brake, Hydraulic Power Packs, Oxygen Systems, Fire Bottles, Electronics, Hydrostatic Testing, and Stratoflex Hose Products sold through a dedicated e-commerce store. The company has developed over 1,000 proprietary FAA approved replacement parts and is a certified Stratoflex hose shop and distributor. Their services are organized around aircraft programs (King Air, Embraer Phenom, Bombardier Learjet/Challenger/Global Express, Gulfstream, Falcon, Cessna Citation, Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft, and Hawker series) and product categories spanning mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, and structural components. FAA PMA parts are sold through affiliated company Evōlution Aerospace, Inc.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evolution Aerospace: FAA PMA parts sold through Evolution Aerospace, Inc., an affiliated company under First Aviation Services.

Products and services

• Aerospace Turbine Rotables MRO Services Comprehensive FAA and EASA certified Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services for aircraft components spanning landing gear systems, oleo struts, mechanical and hydraulic actuators, wheels, brakes, maxarets, hydraulic power packs, motors, mechanical gear boxes, flight control actuators, exterior lighting, power supplies, tach generators, voltage regulators, hydrostatic testing, oxygen bottles, engine fire bottles, pneumatic reservoirs, crew masks, oxygen regulators, control surfaces, radomes, and advanced composite and metal bond component repairs for corporate and military aircraft operators.
• Stratoflex Hose Products Certified Stratoflex hose shop offering hose assemblies, hose kits, and hardware including Medium Pressure Hose, PTFE High Pressure Hose, Crashworthy Fuel Breakaway Valves, Dynatube Fittings, and quick-connect couplings. Includes a Find Your Hose search by OEM part number with Aeroquip cross-reference and a Build-A-Hose Shop for custom assemblies.
• FAA PMA Replacement Parts Proprietary FAA Approved Replacement Parts (PMA), component equivalencies, and DER repairs developed in-house that provide customers with better value, longer time on wing, and faster turn times compared to OEM parts. Distributed through Evolution Aerospace, Inc.
• Beechcraft King Air Six Year Inspection Program Specialized service program covering Beechcraft King Air 90, 100, 200, and 300 series aircraft requiring the mandatory 6 Year Inspection, recognized for decades as a key source for this mandated maintenance event.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 proprietary FAA approved replacement parts, component equivalencies and FAA approved repairs developed

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Aviation Services Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAeTR is a subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc. of Westport, Connecticut, operating as part of the FAvS family. First Aviation Services was acquired by AMTEK in May 2026 and operates within AMTEK's MRO Division as part of the North American Business Unit under Paul Bolton's leadership as President and COO.
• Evolution Aerospace, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAeTR's FAA PMA parts are sold through Evolution Aerospace, Inc. (EVO). AeTR and EVO are part of the First Aviation Services family, enabling collective resources to solve maintenance issues.
• Aviation Blade Services, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSibling company within First Aviation Services family located in Kissimmee, FL, alongside Master Support, Inc.
• Master Support, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSibling company within First Aviation Services family located in Kissimmee, FL.
• Heliblade International, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSibling company within First Aviation Services family located in Anderson, CA.
• Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSibling company within First Aviation Services family located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
• StratoflexcoreTechnology or IntegrationAeTR is a certified Stratoflex hose shop and distributor, selling Stratoflex hose assemblies, kits, and hardware. The company operates a Stratoflex 'Build-A-Hose Shop' for custom hose assemblies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AAR Corp: AAR Corp is a leading independent aerospace aftermarket services provider offering component MRO, parts, and integrated solutions across commercial, business, and military aviation — directly comparable to AeTR's component repair and PMA portfolio.
• StandardAero: StandardAero is a major independent MRO provider for business aviation, helicopter, and military engine and component platforms — directly comparable in customer mix (corporate and military) and component-level repair scope.
• HEICO: HEICO is the dominant FAA PMA parts manufacturer in aerospace aftermarket, with thousands of proprietary parts and a Repair Group serving similar corporate and military customers — directly comparable to AeTR's PMA and component repair model.
• Duncan Aviation: Duncan Aviation is the largest family-owned business aviation MRO in North America, providing component, airframe, and engine services across the same Beechcraft, Cessna, Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Falcon platforms AeTR supports.
• Aviation Blade Services: Aviation Blade Services is a sibling company under First Aviation Services providing aviation blade MRO — directly comparable as a sister aerospace component repair business serving overlapping corporate and military customers.
• Piedmont Propulsion Systems: Piedmont Propulsion Systems is another First Aviation Services subsidiary providing aerospace propulsion component MRO — directly comparable as a sibling component repair business within the same corporate family.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton Aerospace: Eaton Aerospace is a major OEM and MRO provider of hydraulic, fuel, and pneumatic systems — directly relevant given AeTR's hydraulic actuators, hydraulic power packs, and pneumatic reservoir MRO scope.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell operates a broad aerospace portfolio including avionics, power systems, and aftermarket MRO services — comparable as a larger incumbent serving similar corporate aviation customers with overlapping component capabilities.
• TransDigm Group: TransDigm owns and operates numerous aerospace component businesses (actuators, valves, power systems) with extensive proprietary aftermarket positions — a broad incumbent analog to AeTR's component-level aftermarket strategy.
• Crane Aerospace & Electronics: Crane A&E is a diversified aerospace systems supplier with aftermarket MRO services for landing gear, hydraulics, and electronics — broadly comparable to AeTR's hydraulic, landing gear, and electronic repair capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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