eCube
eCube provides aircraft dismantling, storage, and Used Serviceable Materials management for the commercial aviation aftermarket, serving airlines, MRO providers, and aircraft lessors across North America and Europe as part of Satair's USM platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersMünchen, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What eCube does
eCube is a specialist in aircraft dismantling and storage operations serving the global aviation aftermarket. The company provides end-of-life aircraft disassembly, parts harvesting, and Used Serviceable Materials (USM) management services to airlines, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) providers, and aircraft leasing companies. Its core capabilities center on physical aircraft teardown, certified component storage, and remarketing of serviceable parts within the commercial aviation parts supply chain, addressing fleet transition and end-of-life asset management needs.
Following its May 2026 acquisition by Satair (an Airbus Group company), eCube operates as part of an integrated end-to-end USM and aircraft lifecycle solutions platform. The transaction combined eCube's dismantling and storage capabilities with Unical Aviation Inc.'s inventory and distribution network and Satair's existing USM expertise through VAS Aero Services. This positions eCube within a multi-region industrial footprint spanning North America and Europe, serving operators and lessors managing fleet retirements.
The business model is B2B services-based, monetizing aircraft teardown projects, storage fees, and remarketing of harvested serviceable parts to aviation operators and MROs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Prior to the Satair acquisition, eCube operated as a subsidiary of Unical Aviation Inc.; following the transaction, its dismantling capabilities feed into a consolidated USM supply chain anchored by Airbus's aftermarket organization.
eCube firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- eCube
- Website
- https://ecube.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- eCube provides aircraft dismantling, storage, and Used Serviceable Materials management for the commercial aviation aftermarket, serving airlines, MRO providers, and aircraft lessors across North America and Europe as part of Satair's USM platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
eCube industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aviation Aftermarket Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)
- SIC
- Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAI), MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO)
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Where eCube is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- München
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Markets served
eCube business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
eCube product offering
Product offeringCore offering
eCube provides aircraft dismantling and storage services for the aviation aftermarket, specializing in Used Serviceable Materials (USM) management. The company supports airlines, MRO providers, and aircraft leasing companies with end-of-life aircraft solutions, including parts harvesting, storage, and remarketing. Its services are integrated into a broader aircraft lifecycle solutions platform following Satair's May 2026 acquisition.
Product overview
eCube is a subsidiary company specializing in aircraft disassembly and storage capabilities for Used Serviceable Materials (USM) within the aviation aftermarket industry. The company provides dismantling and storage services for end-of-life aircraft as part of an integrated aircraft lifecycle solutions platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Aircraft Dismantling and Disassembly Services
- Aircraft Storage Services
- Used Serviceable Materials (USM) Management
Companies that use eCube
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
eCube technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
eCube partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Satair (Airbus Group company)coreSatair, an Airbus Group company, completed the acquisition of ecube (as a subsidiary of Unical Aviation Inc.). This acquisition creates a premier end-to-end global provider of Used Serviceable Material (USM) and aircraft lifecycle solutions, combining ecube's disassembly and storage capabilities with Satair's existing USM expertise through VAS Aero Services.
- Unical Aviation Inc.coreecube operated as a subsidiary of Unical Aviation Inc. prior to the acquisition by Satair. The acquisition brings together Unical's inventory and distribution network, ecube's disassembly and storage capabilities, and Satair's existing USM expertise through VAS Aero Services.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
eCube competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- HEICO: Aerospace parts manufacturer and aftermarket distributor via HEICO Aerospace and HEICO Parts Group; competes with eCube's USM flows in the airline and MRO replacement-parts channel.
- AFI KLM E&M: Major airline-affiliated MRO with extensive component support and engine services; overlapping with eCube where airlines outsource component teardown, harvesting, and USM remarketing.
- Lufthansa Technik: One of the world's largest MRO providers, with significant aircraft component, engine, and lifecycle services; competes for some of the same airline end-of-life and USM-adjacent work as eCube, but across a far broader portfolio.
Emerging players
- FL Technics: Independent MRO and component services provider expanding across Europe and Asia with growing aircraft transition and end-of-life capabilities — an emerging competitor in USM-adjacent services.
Direct peers
- GA Telesis: Aerospace aftermarket group with Flight Solutions teardown and USM operations globally; comparable in dismantling capability and integrated parts distribution to airlines and MROs.
- VAS Aero Services: Now part of Satair, VAS Aero Services is a global USM distributor for engines, airframes, and components — directly overlapping with eCube's used-serviceable-materials focus and now combined under the same parent.
- AJ Walter Aviation: Independent aircraft parts distributor and USM supplier to airlines and MROs across Europe; comparable customer base and overlapping service offering around used and serviceable material.
- AerFin: Specialist in engine and airframe USM, including end-of-life solutions for CFM56 and V2500 platforms; competes head-to-head with eCube in teardown and used-parts remarketing.
- Unical Aviation Inc. Former parent of eCube and now a Satair subsidiary; Unical distributes aircraft parts and engine USM worldwide, making it the closest operational peer in dismantling-adjacent USM distribution.
Regional players
- Tarmac Aerosave: European aircraft storage, maintenance, and dismantling specialist operating primarily in France and Spain; comparable teardown and end-of-life storage services with a more Europe-centric footprint than eCube's transatlantic platform.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
eCube social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
eCube leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
eCube funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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eCube M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about eCube
What does eCube do?
eCube provides aircraft dismantling and storage services for the aviation aftermarket, specializing in Used Serviceable Materials (USM) management. The company supports airlines, MRO providers, and aircraft leasing companies with end-of-life aircraft solutions, including parts harvesting, storage, and remarketing. Its services are integrated into a broader aircraft lifecycle solutions platform following Satair's May 2026 acquisition.
Is eCube a public or private company?
eCube is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was eCube founded?
eCube was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is eCube based?
eCube is headquartered in München, Germany, in the Europe region.
Who are eCube's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are HEICO, AFI KLM E&M and Lufthansa Technik. FL Technics is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are GA Telesis, VAS Aero Services, AJ Walter Aviation, AerFin and Unical Aviation Inc.. Tarmac Aerosave is listed as a regional player.
Does eCube have an API?
No public API is recorded for eCube.
What industry is eCube in?
eCube's product category is Aviation Aftermarket Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAJAK, Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management), with a secondary code of TLAKAOAI, Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution. Its NAICS code is 4881 and its SIC code is 3728.