ArAvia

What ArAvia does

ArAvia S.A. is an Argentine aircraft parts distributor operating since 1993 from La Siesta aerodrome (VTO), an 83-hectare facility in Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe Province, Argentina. The company runs a multi-category e-commerce storefront selling OEM and aftermarket parts for general aviation aircraft, including complete engines (Lycoming, Continental, Pratt & Whitney), engine accessories, propellers, aerospace hardware and fasteners (Camloc, Southco, DZUS, Airloc, Skybolt, Lord), lighting and electrical systems, landing gear, oils and chemicals, airframe parts, professional tools, avionics, and agricultural aviation equipment.

The business model is sales-led B2B distribution. Pricing is not publicly disclosed: customers must register for an account and log in to view pricing, and first-time buyers are funneled to email ([email protected]) or WhatsApp contact. The storefront supports both Argentine peso and US Dollar, with worldwide shipping available from Argentina. The catalog is organized by aircraft make (Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Aero Boero, Air Tractor, Ag Cat) and by part specification (AN/MS/NAS part numbers), which serves both professional maintenance shops and individual aircraft owners.

The competitive position rests on long-standing official distributor agreements with Tier-1 aviation OEMs and aerospace fastener manufacturers, an owned aerodrome that doubles as a physical service hub with 100LL fuel and aircraft storage, and 30+ years of operating history in the Argentine and South American general aviation aftermarket. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding history, and no recent dated strategic events in the source material.

Name

ArAvia

Legal name

ArAvia S.A.

Website

https://aravia.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ArAvia S.A. is an Argentine aircraft parts distributor founded in 1993, selling OEM engines, airframe hardware, and consumables to general aviation maintenance professionals and aircraft owners. It operates a global e-commerce platform from its La Siesta aerodrome in Venado Tuerto under official Lycoming, Continental, and Pratt & Whitney distributor agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Parts Distribution

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

Keywords

• Aircraft parts distribution
• Aviation spare parts
• OEM aircraft components
• General aviation supplies
• Aerospace hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Venado Tuerto

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Parts Distribution: One-time transaction sales of aircraft parts, engines, hardware, and supplies to maintenance professionals and aircraft owners. Products sold include OEM parts from Lycoming, Continental, Pratt & Whitney, and other aviation manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ArAvia is an authorized Argentine distributor of OEM aircraft spare parts and components for general aviation, operating an e-commerce catalog and an on-site aerodrome sales facility. Its catalog spans engines (Lycoming, Continental, Pratt & Whitney), engine parts and accessories, propellers and governors, aerospace hardware and fasteners, lighting and electrical systems, landing gear, instruments and avionics, tools, oils and chemicals, airframe parts, and agricultural aircraft equipment. The company sells globally with registered-account B2B pricing and worldwide shipping.

Product overview

ArAvia is an Argentine aircraft parts distributor and e-commerce platform that sells a comprehensive range of aviation supplies and components. The company operates as an official distributor for multiple aviation brands and serves both professional aviation maintenance operations and individual aircraft owners. The product portfolio encompasses complete engines (Lycoming, Continental, Pratt & Whitney), engine accessories and parts, aerospace hardware (fasteners, fittings, raw materials), lighting and electrical systems, landing gear components, chemicals and paints, airframe parts, professional tools, avionics and instruments, and agricultural aircraft equipment. The offering is organized as a multi-category e-commerce platform rather than a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engines & Parts

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LycomingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Lycoming aircraft engines and engine parts including cylinders, crankshafts, and general engine components.
• ContinentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Continental aircraft engines and associated parts including cylinders, crankshafts, and repair kits.
• Pratt & WhitneycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Pratt & Whitney radial engines and turbine engine components.
• TempestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Tempest aviation products including engine accessories and filtration systems.
• CamloccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Camloc fasteners including quarter-turn fasteners, studs, receptacles, and installation tools for aviation applications.
• SouthcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Southco aviation fasteners including 3/8 and 9/16 series quarter-turn fasteners, receptacles, springs, and installation kits.
• DZUScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of DZUS aerospace fasteners including panel fasteners, receptacles, and grommets used in aircraft assembly and maintenance.
• AirlocminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Airloc aviation fasteners and related installation hardware.
• SkyboltminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Skybolt aerospace fasteners and receptacle components.
• LordminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Lord industrial fasteners and components for aviation applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chief Aircraft: US general-aviation parts and accessories retailer covering Aero Boero, Cessna, and Piper platforms with online pricing. Closely matches ArAvia's GA-focused hardware and accessory assortment and DIY mechanic customer.
• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. Largest US-based multi-category distributor of general-aviation parts, hardware, and tools with global shipping. Directly comparable to ArAvia in catalog breadth (engines, hardware, avionics, accessories) and target buyer (mechanics and aircraft owners).
• Wag-Aero: US supplier of GA parts, kits, and Lycoming/Continental engine components to homebuilders and mechanics. Strong overlap with ArAvia's engine-parts and airframe hardware lines for Cessna/Piper-class aircraft.
• Preferred Airparts: US-based specialist in used and overhauled Lycoming and Continental engine parts and accessories. Directly competes with ArAvia's core engine-component offering for the same piston-engine GA maintenance market.
• SkyGeek: Online retailer of aircraft parts, hardware (AN bolts, fasteners), oils, and chemicals with global shipping. Comparable to ArAvia's hardware and consumables categories and direct-to-mechanic e-commerce model.
• C&L Aviation Group: US-based GA parts distributor, MRO provider, and aircraft sales company covering Cessna, Beechcraft, and Piper platforms. Overlaps with ArAvia on parts distribution and shares the GA mechanic / owner customer.
• EDMO Distributors: Specialized avionics, instruments, and pilot-supply distributor for general aviation. Comparable to the avionics, instruments, and headsets segment of ArAvia's catalog and shares the same global shipping and B2B registration model.
• Aircraft Tool Supply: US distributor of aviation-grade tools, sheet-metal equipment, and rivet/fastener installation gear. Directly comparable to ArAvia's tools and fastener categories serving the same aircraft mechanic buyer.

Broad incumbents

• Aviall (Boeing Distribution): Boeing-owned global aerospace parts distributor serving commercial, business, and general aviation. Competes with ArAvia at the upper end of the market via OEM-channel breadth and logistics scale that a small Argentine distributor cannot match.
• Heico: US-listed aerospace holding company with FAA-approved PMA parts manufacturing and distribution. Adjacent competitor to ArAvia in aviation spares, particularly as an alternative source for parts that ArAvia only resells.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aravia.sa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aravia-s-a

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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