Aviation Spares and Repairs

What Aviation Spares and Repairs does

Aviation Spares and Repairs Ltd (trading as Aviation Spares & Repairs, ASR, ASRL) is a UK-based, privately-held aviation supply chain management company and authorised distributor, founded circa 1994 and headquartered in Romsey, Hampshire. The company sources, holds inventory of, and distributes a broad aviation product portfolio spanning Ground Support Equipment (tow tractors, belt loaders, fuel carts, ground power units, de-icing equipment, passenger stairs, baggage carts, lighting), aircraft spares (bearings, adapters, connectors, cables, valves), Personal Protective Equipment, military-specification clothing, aviation tooling solutions, pre-conditioned air systems, hydraulic and N2/O2 service equipment, and aerospace chemicals. It operates tri-regionally with offices/inventory facilities in the United Kingdom, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, and serves customers in 70+ countries, including the UK Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems, NATO, the US Defense Logistics Agency, the Royal Saudi Air Force, the UAE Air Force, Singapore DSTA, and commercial carriers such as Etihad, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, and Aer Lingus, plus airports and FBOs including Heathrow, London City, and Harrods Aviation.

The company's value proposition rests on consolidating multiple aviation product categories behind a single point of contact, supported by ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and DEFSTAN 05-135 anti-counterfeit compliance. Its business model is transactional one-time product sales — unit-priced SKUs ranging from £0.50 PPE items to £270+ military jackets and higher-ticket GSE quoted on request — distributed through a direct sales team (telephone/email), an e-commerce website with £20 minimum order and free UK shipping over £50, and participation in aviation trade events. The company maintains authorised distribution relationships with marquee OEMs including Eagle (tow tractors), Red Box (tool kits), Honeywell, 3M, Loctite, PPG Aerospace, Mitutoyo, Polaris, and ejendals (Jalas/Tegera), with Eagle and Red Box designated as core partnerships.

Aviation Spares and Repairs has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no M&A history, and no proprietary technology or AI/ML capability — it is fundamentally a distribution and procurement-consolidation business whose defensibility derives from credentialed supplier relationships, regulatory certifications, established customer logos, and tri-regional inventory holdings rather than from software or data assets.

Name

Aviation Spares and Repairs

Legal name

Aviation Spares and Repairs Ltd

Website

https://aviationspares.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aviation Spares and Repairs is a UK-based authorised distributor and aviation supply chain manager, consolidating GSE, spares, PPE, military equipment, tooling, and aerospace chemicals behind a single point of contact for airlines, airports, FBOs, MROs, and defence customers across 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKAOAI

Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Parts Distribution, Tools & Workshop Services (Aftermarket Support)

SECONDARYIMABALAK

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Aerospace MRO, Repair & Overhaul (Aftermarket)

SECONDARYTLADANAL

AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) & Critical Spares Logistics

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Expedited Freight Services

SECONDARYTLAKAJAK

Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (Aviation MRO)

Keywords

• Aviation supply chain
• Ground support equipment
• Aircraft spares distribution
• Aviation personal protective equipment
• Military aviation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Romsey

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Ground Support Equipment: Sale of ground support equipment including aircraft jacks, towbars, belt loaders, fuel carts, and maintenance equipment. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions with customers ranging from individual items to bulk equipment purchases.
2. Aircraft Parts Sales: Sale of aircraft spare parts and components including adapters, bearings, and assemblies. Products are sold individually or in kits with prices ranging from £5.70 to £238.20 per unit.
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Sale of PPE including gloves, face masks, coveralls, aprons, and safety footwear. Products sold in boxes, packs, or individual units with varying price points from budget to premium options.
4. Aviation Tooling Solutions: Supply of aircraft tooling products including avionics tool kits, precision measuring equipment, and pneumatic tools for MRO services.
5. Military Equipment Sales: Supply of military-specification equipment including flight suits, anti-exposure clothing, and anti-gravity clothing to military and governmental organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aviation Spares and Repairs is a privately held aviation supply chain management company and distributor that sells aircraft spares, ground support equipment (GSE), tooling solutions, personal protective equipment (PPE), military-specification equipment, and aerospace chemical consumables. The company acts as a single point of contact for aviation procurement, consolidating multiple certified suppliers to deliver certified first-class OEM products and cost-effective approved alternatives to commercial airlines, airports, FBOs, MRO facilities, and military organisations worldwide.

Product overview

Aviation Spares & Repairs is an aviation supply chain management company with over 30 years of experience, offering a diverse portfolio of aviation products rather than a unified software platform. The product portfolio encompasses Ground Support Equipment (GSE) as a core category, along with Aircraft Parts, Aircraft Jacks (axle jacks, Columbus jacks, tripod jacks), Aircraft Maintenance Stands, Aircraft Towbars & Heads, Baggage & Cargo Carts, Belt Loaders, Cables & Connectors, Compressors, COVID-19 PPE, De-icing & Anti-icing Equipment, Electric Utility Vehicles, Fluid Spill Control, Forklift Trucks, Fuel Carts, Ground Handling Wheels, Ground Power Units, Headsets, Hydraulic Power Units, Lavatory & Water Carts, Lighting Solutions, Load Banks, Military Clothing, N2 & O2 Generation, N2 & O2 Service Carts, Passenger Access Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Pre-conditioned Air Systems, Runway Safety Equipment, Tooling Solutions, Tow Tractors, and Chemicals. These products serve commercial airlines, airports, FBOs, MRO facilities, and military organisations worldwide.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Aircraft Jacks Precision-engineered jacks for lifting main and nose landing gears, facilitating wheel servicing, tire changes, and brake maintenance. Includes axle jacks, Columbus jacks, and tripod jacks. For MRO facilities and aviation maintenance crews.
• Aircraft Maintenance Stands Safe, reliable maintenance stands, work platforms, and ladders for accessing aircraft during maintenance and inspection duties at height. For aviation maintenance professionals and MRO providers.
• Aircraft Towbars & Heads Durable, interchangeable aircraft towbars and towbar heads with positive lock system and built-in nose gear protection for various aircraft types including Boeing 737, Sikorsky helicopters, and Lockheed C-130. For airlines, airports, and military operators.
• Baggage & Cargo Carts Aircraft cargo container trailers and airport baggage carts for transporting passenger luggage and cargo around the ramp and airport. For airports, airlines, and ground handling operators.
• Belt Loaders Vehicles with mechanical conveyor belts for loading and unloading luggage and cargo onto aircraft, featuring safety rails and emergency shut-off switches. For airport ground handling and airline operations.
• Cables & Connectors Wide selection of aircraft connectors and cables including 28V DC cables for military and commercial aircraft, 400Hz cables, and cable winding devices. For military, commercial, and MRO use.
• Compressors Air compressors converting power into compressed air for inflating tyres, powering tools, starting turbines, and supplying aircraft systems. For aviation maintenance and ground operations.
• COVID-19 PPE Personal protective equipment range including disposable gloves, face masks, aprons, coveralls, and sanitiser for infection control in aviation settings. For airlines, airports, and aviation staff.
• De-icing & Anti-icing Equipment De-icing trucks and equipment for heating and pressure spraying Type I and Type IV de-icing and anti-icing fluids on aircraft. For airlines, airports, and ground handling operators in cold-weather operations.
• Electric Utility Vehicles Electric and hybrid utility vehicles for ramp and airport use including Goupil, Polaris, Mega, and Gem vehicles for passenger and cargo transport. For airports and ground handling operators.
• Fluid Spill Control Spill control products including spill pallets, spill kits, spill mats, and drum spill pallets for absorbing oil, fuel, and chemical spills. For aviation maintenance facilities, hangars, and ramp operations.
• Forklift Trucks Multi-functional forklift trucks for transporting and towing cargo and baggage at hangars, warehouses, and airports. For airport operations, MRO facilities, and cargo handling.
• Fuel Carts Fuel service carts with fuel meter, containment tank, fire extinguisher, rotary hand pump, and static grounding reel for supplying fuel to aircraft. Available in 300-550 gallon capacity. For military and civil aviation refuelling operations.
• Ground Handling Wheels Mechanical and hydraulic ground handling wheels for lifting helicopters to enhance manoeuvrability on ramp or in hangar. For military and commercial helicopter operators.
• Ground Power Units Solid-state and engine-driven aircraft ground power units for continuous power supply and engine start up, including AC and DC units. For airlines, MRO facilities, and military aviation.
• Headsets Aviation headsets enabling wireless flight intercom connection with ground control for inspections, wing walks, and engineering tasks. For aviation maintenance and ground crew.
• Hydraulic Power Units Fast, simple, efficient hydraulic power supply units for civilian, commercial, and military use to service hydraulic systems. For MRO facilities and military maintenance operations.
• Lavatory & Water Carts Durable lavatory service carts, waste water carts, aircraft cleaning service carts, and water service carts for aircraft servicing. For airlines and ground handling operators.
• Lighting Solutions Airport lighting equipment for night time operations including lighting towers with independently controlled 360-degree adjustable lights. For airports and military airfields.
• Load Banks Load banks including 400Hz, 60Hz, and DC load banks for testing aircraft electrical systems. For MRO facilities and aircraft maintenance operations.
• Military Clothing High-quality military-specification equipment including flight suits, anti-exposure clothing, anti-gravity clothing, and Nomex flight suits. For military air forces and government aviation personnel.
• N2 & O2 Generation Simple, safe nitrogen and oxygen generation systems including oxygen delivery systems, patient oxygen distribution systems, and deployable oxygen concentration systems. For military and medical aviation use.
• Aircraft Fluid Management Fluid management and dispensing equipment that is reliable, innovative, environmentally friendly and spillage free for handling aircraft fluids including fuel, engine oils, and hydraulic fluids. For aviation maintenance and ground operations.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Full range of personal protective equipment including high visibility clothing, hand protection, foot protection, face protection, and body protection. For aviation maintenance, ground crew, and ramp personnel.
• Pre-conditioned Air Systems Pre-conditioned air systems for bringing external air into parked aircraft to reduce energy costs, including hoses, connectors, and adapters. For airlines and airports seeking energy-efficient ground operations.
• Runway Safety Equipment Runway safety equipment including aircraft chocks, cones, markers, airfield barriers, marshalling wands, LED lights, and reflective equipment. For airport operations and military airfields.
• Aircraft Parts Wide range of aircraft spare parts and components including adapters, bearings, and connectors. Priced individually or in kits ranging from £4.75 to £238.20 per unit. For MRO facilities, airlines, and military aviation maintenance.
• Tooling Solutions Aviation tooling solutions including avionics tool kits, helicopter tool kits, step case tool kits, trolley case tool kits, and Mitutoyo measurement devices. For MRO services, aviation maintenance professionals, and military technicians.
• Tow Tractors Aircraft tow tractors including military, narrow body, regional, business aircraft, electric, and towbarless tugs from Eagle and other manufacturers. For airlines, airports, military, and FBOs.
• Aerospace Chemicals Aerospace chemical consumables including adhesives, lubricants, sealants, silicones, coatings, and cleaners from brands such as 3M, Loctite, PPG, and Shell. Distributed to customers in more than 70 countries. For MRO facilities and aviation maintenance operations worldwide.

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SuperiorGloveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for SuperiorGlove hand protection and safety gloves within the aviation PPE product range.
• ejendals (Jalas/Tegera)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Jalas safety footwear and Tegera work gloves for aviation and industrial hand and foot protection.
• PolarisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner brand for utility vehicles and ramp equipment distributed through Aviation Spares & Repairs catalogue.
• EaglecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Eagle aircraft tow tractors and ground support equipment with industry-leading warranty coverage for both military and civil applications.
• HoneywellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Honeywell aviation safety equipment and personal protective products within the PPE catalogue.
• TIPS (aviation equipment)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner brand for TIPS belt loader parts and components distributed through Aviation Spares & Repairs product catalogue.
• PCI (GSE equipment)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for PCI branded ground support equipment products.
• 3MminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of 3M aerospace chemical consumables including adhesives, sealants, and cleaning products.
• LoctiteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised seller of Loctite industrial adhesives and sealants for aerospace applications.
• PPG AerospaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of PPG Aerospace coatings, primers, and finishing products for aviation maintenance.
• Red Box (Tool Kits)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised seller of Red Box aviation tool kits which are high-quality, long-lasting tools specially designed for aviation specialists, coming complete with BAHCO tools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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