Able Aerospace

Name

Able Aerospace

Legal name

Able Aerospace Services Inc.

Website

https://ableaerospace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft (3721)

akta.pro primary industry

Component MRO (LRU/Rotables, Hydraulics, Pneumatics) (IMABALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landing Gear MRO (IMABALAF), Component MRO (Avionics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical) (TLAKAJAC), MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Aviation MRO services
• Aircraft component repair
• Rotor wing overhaul
• Fixed wing MRO
• FAA-approved parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Repair and Overhaul Services: Core revenue stream from FAA-approved repair and overhaul services for fixed and rotor wing aircraft components. Services include component repair, assembly repair, and comprehensive MRO solutions.
2. Parts Exchange Program: Dynamic rotor wing components exchange including main rotor hub, main transmission, mast, swashplate, and tail rotor gearbox. Fixed wing exchange programs support AOG situations with Pratt & Whitney 2000 and 4000, IAE V2500, and CFM engine mount programs.
3. Approved Replacement Parts (PMA): Sale of FAA-approved Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) replacement parts that meet or exceed original equipment performance.
4. Landing Gear Services: Landing gear repair, overhaul, exchange, lease, and outright sale options for Boeing 737 and other aircraft configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Able Aerospace is a full-service aviation MRO provider offering FAA-approved repair, overhaul, exchange, and PMA replacement part services for fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft. From a 250,000-square-foot integrated facility in Mesa, Arizona, the company supports Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, MD, Sikorsky, Boeing, and other platforms with proprietary repairs, special processes, landing gear programs, and military MRO contracts.

Product overview

Able Aerospace is a full-service aviation MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider offering repair, overhaul, exchange, and FAA-approved replacement part services for both fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft. The company's core offerings consist of Rotor Wing Repair and Overhaul services supporting Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, MD, and Sikorsky platforms; Fixed Wing Repair and Overhaul covering Boeing, Airbus, and business jets; specialized Landing Gear Services for narrow-body airlines through business jets; FAA-approved Replacement Parts (PMA); and Military MRO Services for government fleets. Supporting these core services are Special Processes including NADCAP-approved plating, hydraulics, NDT, cold spray, and shot peen, as well as a Parts Exchange Program for immediate AOG support. With over 10,000 FAA-approved repairs (many proprietary) and one of the world's largest rotable exchange inventories, the company completes 98%+ of all jobs in-house at its 250,000-square-foot Mesa, Arizona facility. Able Aerospace is a subsidiary of Textron Aviation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotor Wing Repair and Overhaul Comprehensive repair and overhaul services for rotor wing aircraft components, including dynamic components such as main rotor hub assemblies, transmission assemblies, freewheeling units, mast assemblies, and tail rotor hub, blade, and gearbox assemblies. Supports Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, MD, and Sikorsky aircraft platforms.
• Fixed Wing Repair and Overhaul Industry-leading fixed wing repairs covering component maintenance, landing gear, engine mounts, and flight controls. Supports Boeing, Airbus, and various business jet platforms with FAA-approved repairs and exchange programs.
• Landing Gear Services Full-service landing gear repair, overhaul, and exchange solution for narrow body airlines, business jets, and turboprops. Boeing 737 landing gear program is FAA, EASA, and CAAC approved. Services include complete gear overhaul, repairs, exchanges, leases, and outright sales.
• FAA-Approved Replacement Parts (PMA) Sale of FAA-approved Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) replacement parts with deep inventory of quality components. All parts are tested to meet or exceed OEM performance specifications.
• Military MRO Services Specialized maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for government aircraft fleets including U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and foreign-allied militaries. Dedicated sales and customer service team with specially trained mechanics and engineers.
• Special Processes (Plating, NDT, Cold Spray, Shot Peen, Machining) In-house special processes including NADCAP-approved plating (chrome, nickel, cadmium, silver, passivation, chem-film), hydraulics, non-destructive testing (NDT), shot peen, cold spray additive manufacturing, and paint and coating services.
• Parts Exchange Program Exchange program for dynamic rotor wing components including main rotor hub, main transmission, mast, and swashplate for Bell 407 and Bell 412 aircraft. Supports AOG situations with immediate exchange availability, with one of the world's largest rotable exchange inventories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ of all jobs completed on-site, eliminating outsourcing delays
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Medical Response (GMR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Able Aerospace signed a renewal agreement with Global Medical Response to support the organization's fleet of 250 Bell and Airbus helicopters through dynamic assembly repair and overhaul through 2030. This agreement builds on more than 25 years of collaboration between the two companies. GMR is the largest provider of air and ground emergency medical services in the U.S., treating more than five million patients annually.
• Airbus HelicopterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2024Airbus Helicopters renewed Able Aerospace's service center agreement for an additional three years. Able has been an authorized Airbus Service Center for more than a decade providing dynamic component repair and overhaul services for multiple Airbus Helicopters platforms including AS350, AS365, SA366, H120, H130, H135, H155, BK117, H145 and BO105.
• Sandia National LaboratoriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Sandia National Laboratories partnered with Able Aerospace to develop and qualify a new cold spray solution for a critical component of the Advanced Sources and Detectors (ASD) Scorpius radiography system. The 18-month R&D effort expanded Able's cold spray capabilities to include stainless steel powder and helium, developed new tools and fixturing for complex surfaces, and resulted in successfully coated and machined components.
• Vertex AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2022Able Aerospace continues its almost decade-long fulfillment platform support of the United States Navy's TH-57 fleet of training helicopters through collaboration with Vertex Aerospace. Able utilizes its robust expanded repair and dynamic overhaul capabilities to provide best-in-class support for this high-volume, high-flight time training platform at Naval Air Station Whiting Field.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AAR Corp: Publicly traded aviation services platform offering component repair, parts supply, and integrated MRO solutions across commercial, business, and government aviation. Comparable scope and customer mix to Able's rotor and fixed wing repair business.
• HEICO: Aerospace and electronic technologies company with a major FAA-approved PMA parts and repair segment (HEICO Aerospace). Closely parallels Able's PMA replacement parts strategy and proprietary component repair approach.
• Precision Aviation Group: Independent aviation MRO provider offering component repair, overhaul, and parts distribution for rotor and fixed wing operators. Comparable scale, customer type, and integrated service model to Able Aerospace.
• Chromalloy: Independent provider of engine and component MRO with proprietary PMA parts for commercial and military aviation. Directly comparable to Able's component repair and FAA PMA replacement parts business; Able's VP Global Sales previously worked at Chromalloy.
• TurbineAero: Specialized MRO provider focused on engine components and parts for commercial and business aviation. Comparable to Able's engine mount programs and component overhaul work; Able's VP Global Sales previously held leadership roles at TurbineAero.
• HAECO: Hong Kong-based aviation MRO group providing airframe, component, and engine services across commercial and defense fleets. Comparable component MRO and global regulatory footprint to Able's multi-jurisdictional accreditations.
• StandardAero: One of the world's largest independent aviation MRO providers with engine, component, and airframe services across fixed and rotor wing platforms. Highly comparable to Able's integrated component MRO model and global customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Technik: Global aviation MRO subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group offering component, engine, and airframe services worldwide. Comparable component MRO and parts offering but at significantly larger scale and as part of an airline-owned group.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Diversified aerospace OEM and aftermarket services provider with extensive MRO, avionics, and mechanical component repair capabilities. Overlaps with Able's avionics, hydraulics, and component repair business but at much broader scale and as part of an OEM portfolio.

Regional players

• SIA Engineering Company: Asia-Pacific-based aviation MRO provider offering component, engine, and airframe services primarily to operators in the region. Comparable MRO capabilities to Able but primarily serving Asia-Pacific geography rather than direct competition in the Americas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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