What XP Services does

XP Services Inc. is a privately held aviation services company headquartered at Tullahoma Airport (KTHA) in Tennessee, founded in 2008 to deliver procurement, avionics modernization, aircraft maintenance and upgrades, flight testing and certification, and pilot training to government and commercial clients worldwide. The company specializes in rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft across more than 150 models from 20 manufacturers, with particular depth on the UH-60 Black Hawk and C130 platforms, anchored by a 50,000+ sq ft maintenance facility and a 10,000 sq ft training center at Tullahoma plus a training academy in South Korea. Its underlying capability stack is built on a rare set of FAA credentials—Part 145 repair station, UH-60 Type Certificate Holder, FAA Certified Aircraft Dealer/Broker, and in-house Designated Engineering and Airworthiness Representatives (DER/DAR)—and on a workforce composed almost entirely of armed forces veterans with combined flight testing experience exceeding 100 years across 250+ aircraft types.

The company executes projects through its proprietary six-phase FLIGHT methodology (Facilitate, Learn, Identify, Gauge, Handle, Test) and provides FAA Part 23, 25, 27, and 29 certification capabilities for both fixed-wing and rotorcraft. Named customers include the U.S. Army (Black Hawk avionics modernization to digital glass cockpits), U.S. Air Force (Black Hawk pilot training including Train the Trainer for Afghanistan), U.S. Marine Corps (opposition force pilot training and MARV-EL Increment 2 autonomous logistics), and IOMAX (Archangel aircraft certification).

XP Services generates revenue on a project-based, quote-based professional services model via direct enterprise sales to government procurement officials and commercial aviation operators; it does not disclose pricing publicly. Go-to-market is relationship-driven, leveraging past performance credentials and a veteran-led team under President & CEO Rodney Allison (former U.S. Army Special Operations aviator, Naval Test Pilot School graduate, 14,000+ flight hours, 20+ FAA type certificates). Strategic partnerships with Odysight.ai (AI-predictive maintenance), Bell Textron, Honeywell, Near Earth Autonomy, and Moog position the company as an integrator of choice for legacy rotorcraft sustainment and next-generation autonomous military aviation programs.

Name

XP Services

Legal name

XP Services Inc.

Website

https://xpservices.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

XP Services is a privately held U.S. aviation services company providing aircraft procurement, avionics modernization, maintenance, flight testing and certification, and pilot training to U.S. military, government, and commercial clients, specializing in UH-60 Black Hawk and C130 platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Services

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Flight Training (611512), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN), Avionics Integration, Wiring Harnesses & Installation Kits (IMABAFAL)

Keywords

• Aviation services
• Flight testing certification
• Avionics modernization
• Aircraft maintenance upgrades
• Pilot training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tullahoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aviation Services: XP Services generates revenue through comprehensive aviation services including flight testing and certification, avionics modernization, aircraft maintenance and upgrades, aviation procurement, and flight training. Services are delivered to government and commercial clients worldwide on a project-based and contract basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

XP Services is a B2B aviation services company delivering comprehensive capabilities for military, commercial, law enforcement, and government clients worldwide. The company provides Aviation Procurement (aircraft acquisition as an FAA Certified Dealer/Broker and FAA UH-60 Type Certificate Holder), Avionics Modernization (cockpit upgrades replacing legacy systems with digital glass cockpit avionics), Aircraft Maintenance and Upgrades (Part 145 certified maintenance, custom fabrication, and modifications), Flight Testing and Certification (airworthiness testing supported by FAA DER/DAR authorities), and Flight Training (FAA- and U.S. Military-certified pilot instruction). Services span UH-60 Black Hawks, C130s, and over 150 other aircraft models from more than 20 manufacturers, executed by veterans with 100+ years of combined flight testing experience.

Product overview

XP Services offers comprehensive aviation services organized around five core capabilities: Aviation Procurement (aircraft acquisition and logistics), Avionics Modernization (cockpit upgrades and digital avionics), Aircraft Maintenance and Upgrades (maintenance, fabrication, and modifications), Flight Testing and Certification (airworthiness testing and FAA certification), and Flight Training (pilot and mechanic training). The company specializes in military and commercial rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, particularly the UH-60 Black Hawk and C130, with capabilities spanning procurement through certification and training. XP Services operates from Tullahoma, Tennessee with a 50,000+ sq ft maintenance facility and 10,000 sq ft training center, and maintains a presence in South Korea for international training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Procurement Helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft procurement provided as a U.S. government-approved FAA Certified Aircraft Dealer/Broker and FAA UH-60 Type Certificate Holder, with delivery logistics capabilities for U.S. and international clients.
• Avionics Modernization FAA-certified avionics solutions that replace legacy helicopter and fixed wing systems with advanced avionics, including autopilot technology and night vision compatible systems, with authorized dealer capabilities for major avionic OEMs.
• Aircraft Maintenance and Upgrades Aircraft maintenance and upgrades for military, commercial, and private aircraft including UH-60 Black Hawks, C130s, and over 150 other aircraft models from 20 manufacturers, performed within a 50,000+ sq ft FAA Part 145 maintenance facility.
• Flight Testing and Certification Flight testing and certification services for aircraft handling, avionics and power systems, and structural integrity of airframes, supported by FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) and Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) capabilities.
• Flight Training FAA- and U.S. Military-certified pilot training for Black Hawk helicopters through C130 transports, conducted in a 10,000 sq ft training facility and 50,000 sq ft hangar space at headquarters, with additional training capability in South Korea.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aircraft performance often surpasses new aircraft capabilities after modernization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Near Earth AutonomycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026XP Services is part of the Near Earth Autonomy team for the U.S. Marine Corps MARV-EL Increment 2 program, integrating Captain autonomous flight system into Bell 505 platform for uncrewed logistics aircraft. The 36-month program targets 1,300-pound payload at 100-nautical-mile combat radius for tactical resupply operations.
• Bell TextroncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Bell Textron is part of the Near Earth Autonomy team for MARV-EL Increment 2 program, providing the Bell 505 platform for autonomous logistics aircraft development. XP Services contributes flight testing and integration expertise.
• Moog Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Moog Inc. provides flight-control technology for the MARV-EL Increment 2 autonomous logistics aircraft program, combining Near Earth's Captain autonomy with Moog's flight control systems on Bell 505 platform.
• Odysight.aicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026XP Services partnered with Odysight.ai to conduct the first U.S.-based installation and flight testing of its AI-predictive maintenance system on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at XP Services' facility in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The partnership advances Odysight.ai's U.S. commercialization strategy for defense and aviation markets, with testing focused on monitoring hydraulic systems and flight controls.
• Davenport AviationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026XP Services collaborated with Davenport Aviation on the Virtus First Shot test campaign for weaponized AS350/H125 helicopter platform, supporting structural integrity and operational viability validation.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHoneywell collaborates with XP Services and Near Earth Autonomy on the RUC-60 uncrewed logistics Black Hawk helicopter program, providing advanced aviation technologies for autonomous flight systems.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PHI Aviation: Helicopter transportation and MRO services company with significant military and commercial aviation exposure. Comparable to XP Services' rotorcraft-focused services and government customer profile.
• StandardAero: One of the largest independent aviation MRO providers globally, with significant rotorcraft and engine MRO capabilities serving military and commercial operators. Highly comparable to XP Services' aircraft maintenance, upgrades, and component overhaul business.
• Vector Aerospace (StandardAero): Helicopter-focused MRO provider (now under StandardAero) supporting both military and commercial rotorcraft operators. Closely matches XP Services' rotorcraft maintenance, modification, and component MRO activities.
• Erickson Incorporated: Vertically integrated helicopter operator, MRO provider, and manufacturer specializing in heavy-lift rotorcraft serving government, military, and commercial customers. Comparable to XP Services' helicopter maintenance and military aviation services.
• AerSale: Provider of aviation MRO, component repair, and used aircraft sales/leasing serving commercial and government operators. Matches XP Services' combined aircraft maintenance, parts, and aviation procurement/brokerage model.
• AAR Corp: Aerospace and defense services company providing MRO, parts supply, and integrated solutions to government and commercial aviation customers. Comparable to XP Services' breadth of aviation services and government-customer mix.
• Columbia Helicopters: Heavy-lift helicopter operator with in-house maintenance, modification, and pilot training capabilities serving government and commercial customers. Comparable to XP Services' vertical integration across flight testing, maintenance, and pilot training.

Broad incumbents

• Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC): Large federal services and solutions integrator with deep DoD aviation and engineering services exposure. A broader incumbent that often competes for or primes the same type of aviation engineering and modernization contracts that XP Services supports.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Diversified defense and aerospace company providing avionics, flight control systems, and MRO-related products and services to military and commercial aviation. Comparable in the avionics and flight-control aspects of XP Services' business.
• Leidos: Major defense and aerospace services company providing engineering, integration, and sustainment support across DoD aviation programs. A broader incumbent competing in adjacent aviation services territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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