3 Points Aviation

Name

3 Points Aviation

Legal name

3 Points Aviation Corp.

Website

https://3pointsaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parts Sales: Direct sales of PMA/PDA certified replacement parts for De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft, including material sales and support, exchanges, and surplus inventory.
2. Component Repair & Overhaul: Repair and overhaul services for airframe components, brakes, electromechanical units, air cycle machines, pneumatics, hydraulics, and landing gear.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

3 Points Aviation manufactures and supplies OEM-approved PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) and PDA (Parts Design Approval) replacement parts, primarily for De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft. The company also provides certified Repair and Overhaul (R&O) services for airframe components, brakes, electromechanical units, air cycle machines, pneumatics, hydraulics, and landing gear, supported by Supplemental Type Certificates, Repair Design Approvals, and 24/7 AOG hotline support.

Product overview

3 Points Aviation is a Canadian aerospace parts supplier and services company with over 21 years of experience, specializing in De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft support. The company operates a multi-product portfolio consisting of PDA (Parts Design Approval) and PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts, Repair and Overhaul (R&O) services, Repair Design Approvals (RDAs), and Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). In April 2025, 3 Points Aviation entered a landmark agreement with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, gaining OEM-approved data access to produce replacement parts fully supported by DHC for Dash 8 aircraft. The company maintains manufacturing facilities certified to AS9100/AS9120 and NADCAP standards, offering parts across numerous PDA categories and component types including airframe parts, brakes, electromechanical units, pneumatics, hydraulics, and landing gear components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PDA (Parts Design Approval) Replacement Parts OEM-approved replacement parts manufactured under Parts Design Approval programs for De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft, fully supported by De Havilland Canada for use on DHC Approved Type Designs.
• PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) Parts Parts Manufacturer Approval parts produced with OEM-approved data, certified for use on De Havilland aircraft type designs.
• Repair and Overhaul (R&O) Services Comprehensive repair and overhaul services for airframe components, brakes, electromechanical units, air cycle machines, pneumatics, hydraulics, and landing gear, aimed at reducing turnaround times and delivering cost savings while meeting quality standards.
• RDAs (Repair Design Approvals) Certified Repair Design Approvals developed to extend the life of critical aircraft components and reduce replacement costs, including TC-approved repairs such as heat treat repairs for brake pressure plates (A-RA13-021/D) and Q400 Aft Baggage Door Strut repair (A-RA14-002/D).
• STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) Products Supplemental Type Certificates held by the company including Spoiler Servo Actuator Housing & Assembly (SA 14-36 TCCA, ST03552NY FAA, 10060811 EASA), Cockpit Seat Track Replacement Cap (SA 12-42 TCCA, ST03839NY FAA, 10077254 EASA), and Vertical Stabilizer Fitting Replacement (SA 25-29 TCCA).
• Material Sales and Support Material sales and support services for De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft operators, including exchanges, surplus inventory, and flexible leasing options.
• Component Exchange Services Component exchange services providing operational flexibility for airline customers seeking rapid turnaround on aircraft parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant cost savings vs OEM replacement parts
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• De Havilland Aircraft of Canada LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2025De Havilland Canada signed an agreement with 3 Points Aviation on April 9, 2025 to address replacement part supply chain challenges for DHC customers. The agreement provides OEM-approved data to ensure 3 Points has the access and knowledge necessary to produce replacement parts for De Havilland customers. With this arrangement, DHC fully supports the use of PDA/PMA replacement parts manufactured by 3 Points for use on DHC-approved type designs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HEICO: HEICO is the dominant independent PMA parts manufacturer in commercial aerospace and operates a sizable aerospace MRO segment. While far larger and multi-platform, HEICO's Flight Support Group competes directly with 3 Points on PMA economics, regulatory expertise (FAA TSO/PMA), and aftermarket distribution to airline operators.
• AAR Corp: AAR Corp is a publicly traded aerospace aftermarket provider offering parts distribution, component MRO, and integrated supply-chain services to airlines globally. It overlaps with 3 Points on parts distribution, component repair, and PMA-adjacent activities, though at vastly greater scale and across many platforms beyond Dash 8.
• StandardAero: StandardAero is a leading independent MRO provider with engine and component repair capabilities serving business aviation, commercial, and rotorcraft customers. Its component repair scope (hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical units) directly parallels 3 Points' R&O services, though it does not focus on Dash 8.
• TransDigm Group: TransDigm is a serial acquirer of proprietary aerospace component businesses with a portfolio spanning actuation, fuel, hydraulics, and pneumatics used across virtually all commercial platforms. Its subsidiaries (e.g., AeroControlex, Skurka) supply parts and repair services that overlap with 3 Points' component MRO and parts offerings, particularly for electromechanical and pneumatic components.

Direct peers

• Avmax Aviation Services: Avmax is one of the largest independent Dash 8 specialists globally, offering heavy maintenance, component repair, parts, and aircraft leasing focused on the De Havilland platform. It is the closest direct comparable to 3 Points on customer base and platform focus, competing head-to-head for Dash 8 operator MRO and parts spend.
• Precision Aviation Group: Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a mid-sized aerospace MRO and parts provider offering component repair, overhaul, and PMA-adjacent services to commercial and business aviation operators. It is comparable in scale and business model to 3 Points, with similar focus on landing gear, hydraulics, and electromechanical components.

Others

• Satair (an Airbus company): Satair is the world's largest dedicated aerospace parts distributor and aftermarket service provider, handling OEM and PMA parts distribution for Airbus and a growing number of other platforms. It competes with 3 Points as a global parts-distribution channel to operators and MROs, though it is tied primarily to Airbus platforms rather than Dash 8.

Regional players

• Magnetic MRO: Magnetic MRO is an Estonia-based MRO provider offering component repair, line maintenance, and engineering services primarily to European operators. It overlaps with 3 Points on component MRO scope (hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical) and competes in adjacent geographies for airline component repair business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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