Air-Tec Global

What Air-Tec Global does

Air-Tec Global is a privately held aviation services company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius, with operational hubs in South Africa (Johannesburg and Bethlehem) and a shared service centre in Europe. It operates a fleet of more than 35 aircraft, predominantly LET 410/420 STOL turboprops alongside Beechcraft 1900D, DASH 8, and King Air variants, and holds Air Operating Certificates from the civil aviation authorities of South Africa, Kenya, Costa Rica and Mauritius, plus ISO 9001:2015 and BARS Gold accreditation. The company generates revenue through ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) wet-lease contracts, passenger charter, cargo transport, humanitarian and utility aviation, aircraft maintenance at a SACAA-approved facility, pilot and engineer type training using its Southern Hemisphere-exclusive L410 FNPT 2 simulator, and authorised distribution of LET Aircraft and spare parts.

Its go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to Oil & Gas operators, humanitarian agencies, NGOs, government entities, freight customers and tourism operators, with customised, quote-based contracts that frequently embed a transition path from lease to client ownership. The underlying technology stack is centred on GE H-Series turboprop engines (H75, H80, H85) and the LET 410 platform's ability to operate from unprepared 600-metre airstrips in hot, high and dusty conditions, supported by GPWS-equipped aircraft, a heavy maintenance base, and an integrated spare parts inventory.

The business model is a combination of recurring managed-service ACMI leases, transaction-based charter and cargo work, professional services in MRO and training, and one-time aircraft and spares sales under its global LET distributor agreement. Customer relationships are long-cycle and contractually sticky, with 25-plus years of operating history serving as the primary trust signal in place of brand-marketing spend.

Name

Air-Tec Global

Legal name

Air-Tec Global

Website

https://air-tecm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Air-Tec Global is a privately held Mauritius-headquartered aviation services company operating 35+ STOL turboprops to deliver ACMI leasing, passenger charter, cargo, humanitarian, utility aviation, MRO, pilot training and LET Aircraft distribution to Oil & Gas, NGO, government and freight clients in remote regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter and Specialised Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Flight Training (611512), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

ACMI / Wet-Lease Cargo Operators (THABAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency, Evacuation & Repatriation Charter Operators (THABADAH), Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK), Turboprop Regional Airlines (THABACAJ)

Keywords

• ACMI leasing
• Passenger charter
• Cargo air services
• STOL aircraft operations
• Humanitarian aviation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ebène

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ACMI Leasing: Aircraft Crew Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) lease contracts providing turnkey aviation solutions. Customized to include any or all components based on client needs.
2. Passenger Charter Services: Tailored passenger transportation to challenging and remote locations worldwide.
3. Cargo Services: Air cargo transportation including express, mail sector, scheduled services, and ad-hoc charter for manufacturers, government entities, and NGOs.
4. Aircraft Maintenance Services: SACAA-approved maintenance facility at Bethlehem, South Africa providing heavy base maintenance, inspections, painting, avionics upgrades, and interior refurbishment for LET and Beechcraft aircraft.
5. Pilot and Engineer Training: Type training for L410 UVP E-20 aircraft and GE M601E/H75 engines including Initial Type Ratings, Recurrent Training, and Proficiency Checks.
6. Aircraft and Spare Parts Sales: Global wide distributor of LET Aircraft with substantial inventory of spare parts for L410 UVP-E20 and B1900D fleets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Air-Tec Global provides ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) lease solutions, passenger charter, cargo, humanitarian, and utility aviation services, supported by its own MRO workshops, a specialised pilot and engineer training school using a qualified L410 FNPT 2 simulator, and authorised distribution of LET aircraft and GE H-Series spare parts and engines. Its fleet of 35+ turboprops, dominated by LET 410/420 STOL aircraft, is configured to operate into remote, short, and unpaved airstrips across Africa and the Indian Ocean region.

Product overview

Air-Tec Global is a diversified aviation services provider operating a multi-aircraft fleet across challenging global regions. The company offers a portfolio of interconnected aviation services organized under three interconnected divisions: aircraft operations, aircraft maintenance, and sales. Core services include Passenger Charter, Cargo Services, Humanitarian Services, Utility Aviation, Maintenance, Pilot Training, Engineer Training, and Spare Parts & Engine Solutions. The company operates a diverse fleet of over 35 aircraft including LET 410/420, BEECHCRAFT 1900D, DASH 8 300/Q400, BEECH 200 KING AIR, and BEECH 350 SUPER KING AIR. They are an authorized global distributor of Let Aircraft and offer specialized training using their L410 FNPT 2 Simulator. ACMI leases (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provide turnkey solutions, while supporting services include aircraft sales, maintenance, spares, and training of pilots and engineers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACMI Leasing Provision of aircraft together with crew, maintenance, and insurance to other operators under wet- or damp-lease arrangements, typically for medium- to long-term contracts.
• Passenger Charter On-demand and scheduled passenger charter flights operated with the group's STOL-configured turboprop fleet for tourism, corporate, government, and inter-island travel.
• Cargo Services Air cargo transport using the group's STOL turboprop fleet, serving remote communities and resource-sector clients that require freight movement into short or unpaved airstrips.
• Humanitarian Aviation Dedicated air services for humanitarian organisations, NGOs, and aid programmes, including passenger and cargo movement into disaster-affected or remote locations.
• Utility Aviation Specialised utility air services such as surveillance, mapping, and mission support using the group's STOL-configured aircraft, for government and resource-sector clients.
• Aircraft Maintenance (MRO) Line and base maintenance services for the group's own fleet and third-party operators, performed by in-house EASA-aligned engineering teams.
• Specialised Pilot Training Pilot type-rating and recurrent training on the LET 410/420 platform, leveraging the only qualified L410 FNPT 2 simulator in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Specialised Engineer Training Type-specific training for aircraft maintenance engineers on the LET 410/420 airframe and associated systems, supporting continuing airworthiness across regional operators.
• Spare Parts and Engine Solutions Authorised distribution of LET aircraft spare parts and GE H75, H80, and H85 turboprop engines and components to operators across the region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ years of consistent, reliable, and safe aviation service delivery in remote locations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Safair: South Africa-based cargo and passenger charter operator providing ACMI/wet-lease solutions across Africa. Most direct competitor to Air-Tec given overlapping geography, similar turboprop-heavy fleet, and shared oil & gas / humanitarian client base.
• ASL Airlines: European ACMI/wet-lease specialist operating passenger and cargo flights for major airlines and integrators. Comparable in business model (turnkey ACMI contracts) and fleet diversity, though anchored in Europe rather than Africa.
• Astral Aviation: Kenya-based cargo and passenger charter operator serving humanitarian, diplomatic, and commercial clients across Africa. Highly comparable to Air-Tec in mission profile (humanitarian + ad hoc cargo), STOL/turboprop fleet, and East African operating base.
• African Express Airways: Sudan-headquartered charter and scheduled operator with a turboprop fleet serving conflict-affected and remote African destinations. Closely comparable in operating geography, fleet composition, and humanitarian/cargo mission mix.
• Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF): Global humanitarian aviation NGO operating STOL aircraft into remote and humanitarian crisis zones worldwide. Comparable in mission (NGO/humanitarian charter), aircraft type (Cessna Caravan, Kodiak — STOL turboprops), and geographic focus on inaccessible airstrips.
• Avmax Group: Canadian regional aircraft lessor and MRO provider specializing in turboprop airliners including Dash 8 and Beech 1900. Comparable in the MRO, parts, and aircraft leasing/sales business lines that complement Air-Tec's operations division.

Broad incumbents

• Bristow Group: Global leader in offshore and vertical-flight aviation services to oil & gas, with extensive African operations. Comparable in serving remote oil & gas clients with rotary-wing logistics, but at much larger scale and with helicopter focus rather than fixed-wing STOL.
• Cargolux Airlines: Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline with global ACMI/wet-lease capability. Comparable in cargo ACMI business model and international reach, but at substantially larger scale and with widebody freighters rather than turboprops.
• CHC Helicopter: Global offshore helicopter services provider to oil & gas and search-and-rescue sectors. Comparable in serving remote oil & gas clients and operating across multiple jurisdictions, but with rotary-wing focus and far larger global footprint.

Regional players

• FitsAir: Sri Lanka-based cargo charter and ACMI operator serving South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Comparable in providing ad hoc cargo charter with turboprop/jet flexibility, but anchored in Asia rather than Africa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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