Cosgrove Aircraft Service

What Cosgrove Aircraft Service does

Cosgrove Aircraft Service is a family-owned aircraft parts distributor and FAA/EASA-certified repair station operator founded in 1964 and headquartered in Hauppauge, New York. The company maintains four strategic locations across the eastern and southwestern United States: the corporate headquarters in Hauppauge, NY; a wheel and brake overhaul shop at Westchester County Airport (White Plains, NY) holding FAA CRS#FE1R136K and EASA.145.6087 certifications; an avionics repair shop at Teterboro Airport (Teterboro, NJ) holding FAA Repair Station 25CR671Y certification; and a southwest stocking distribution center at Houston Hobby Airport (Houston, TX). Its core business spans aircraft parts distribution, wheel and brake overhaul, avionics repair and testing, and government procurement support, with explicit emphasis on 24/7 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency response, pickup and delivery to remote locations, and an exchange program that allows operators to swap inoperable components for working replacements.

The company's product portfolio covers parts and consumables across a wide range of airframes (Airbus, Boeing, Gulfstream, Cessna, Bombardier, Dassault Falcon Jet, Leonardo, Sikorsky, Beechcraft) and accessories such as Concorde batteries, Goodyear and Michelin aviation tires, Meggitt and BF Goodrich wheels and brakes, Honeywell and Rockwell Collins avionics, David Clark communication equipment, B/E Aerospace cabin products, L-3 Communications, Aspen Avionics, Elbit Systems of America, Rosen, Telex, and Cobra Systems. It is an authorized dealer for OEM service programs including Honeywell HAPP (Avionics Protection Plan), Honeywell MPP (Mechanical Protection Plan), and Rockwell Collins CASP (Corporate Aircraft Service Program), providing extended warranty and exchange coverage to corporate aircraft operators.

Cosgrove generates revenue through four primary streams: outright parts and accessories sales; exchange program transactions (swap inoperable for working components); FAA/EASA-certified repair and overhaul services for wheels, brakes, landing gear, and avionics; and government contract services under its Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) designation with CAGE Code 0NJ69 and DUNS #012881223. Its customer base spans three primary verticals — corporate/business aviation operators, US government entities, and general aviation operators. Pricing is quote-based given the specialized nature of aircraft components, and go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with channel-based authorized dealer distribution. The company self-describes its inventory as one of the largest in the industry and claims its first customer from 1964 is still served today.

Name

Cosgrove Aircraft Service

Legal name

Cosgrove Aircraft Service, Inc.

Website

https://cosgroveaircraft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cosgrove Aircraft Service is a family-owned, FAA/EASA-certified aircraft parts distributor and repair station operator founded in 1964, serving corporate, government, and general aviation operators through four US locations with 24/7 AOG support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Parts Distribution and Repair Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace Landing Gear Components & Subsystems (IMABANAK)

Keywords

• Aircraft parts distribution
• Avionics repair services
• Wheel brake overhaul
• Landing gear systems
• Government aviation vendor

Headquarters

HQ city

Hauppauge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Parts Sales: Sale of aircraft parts and accessories supplied outright or on exchange basis. Includes components for wide range of aircraft manufacturers (Airbus, Boeing, Gulfstream, Cessna, etc.) and specialized items like batteries, sealants, oils, lubricants, and ground support equipment.
2. Exchange Programs: Exchange program allowing customers to send inoperable parts and receive working replacements, providing time-saving alternative to repair or overhaul wait times.
3. Repair and Overhaul Services: FAA and EASA certified repair services for wheels, brakes, landing gear, and avionics. Includes evaluation services for qualified inventories.
4. Government Contract Services: Authorized dealer for Honeywell HAPP, MPP and Rockwell Collins CASP contracts serving government customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cosgrove Aircraft Service distributes aircraft parts, accessories, batteries, sealants, oils, ground support equipment, and consumables for a wide range of business, commercial, and general aviation airframes, supplied either outright or on an exchange basis. It also provides FAA- and EASA-certified repair and overhaul services for wheels, brakes, landing gear, and avionics at dedicated shops in White Plains NY and Teterboro NJ, with 24/7 AOG emergency pickup and delivery.

Product overview

Cosgrove Aircraft Service operates as a family-owned aircraft parts and services company since 1964, offering a multi-divisional product portfolio. The core offerings include Parts and Accessories (general supplies, exchange programs, and consumables), Avionics services (repair and testing at Teterboro), Landing Gear Systems (wheel and brake overhaul since 1985 at White Plains), and Government Services (WOSB authorized dealer). They distribute Concorde batteries (RG24-11M, RG380E/60L, RG390E), Grypmat tools, BatteryMINDer, and SAFE-COR products. Service programs include Honeywell's Mechanical Protection Plan (MPP) for environmental and cabin control systems, and Rockwell Collins' Corporate Aircraft Service Program (CASP) for corporate aircraft operators. The company maintains four locations: Corporate Headquarters in Hauppauge, NY, Wheel and Brake Shop in White Plains, NY, Avionics Repair Shop in Teterboro, NJ, and Distribution Warehouse in Houston, TX.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parts and Accessories Comprehensive aircraft parts and accessories supply for Leonardo, Airbus, Beechcraft, Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault Falcon Jet, Gulfstream, and Sikorsky airframes. Includes tools, oils, lubricants, hangar supplies, ground support equipment, lighting, sealants, and paints. Parts supplied outright or on exchange basis with evaluation services for qualified inventories.
• Avionics Repair Services Avionics troubleshooting, FAA FAR 91.411 altimeter testing, FAA FAR 91.413 ATC transponder tests, 24/7 AOG field support, and exchange services for corporate aircraft operators. Operated from Teterboro Airport (TEB) in NJ.
• Landing Gear Systems (Wheel and Brake Overhaul) Wheel and brake overhaul services including evaluation services for qualified inventories, stocking distribution, and pickup/delivery for landing gear products. Authorized by Gulfstream for wheel and brake repair/overhaul and OEM parts repair partner for BF Goodrich, Messier Bugatti, Parker, and Meggitt.
• Government Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Concorde BatterycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor and recommended supplier of Concorde sealed lead-acid aircraft batteries. Stocks RG24-11M, RG380E/60L, and RG390E models for various aircraft including Cessna, Mooney, Piper, Lear Jet 60, King Air, and Hawker 800 series.
• GrypmatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud distributors for Grypmat brand tools and equipment for aircraft maintenance operations.
• HoneywellflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Honeywell HAPP (Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan) and MPP (Mechanical Protection Plan) contracts. Offers extended warranty programs covering environmental and cabin control systems.
• Rockwell CollinsflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Rockwell Collins CASP (Corporate Aircraft Service Program) contracts. Offers exchange, removal and replace coverage, RVSM recertification, and 24-hour service for corporate aircraft operators.
• Goodyear Aviation TirecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Goodyear aviation tires supporting landing gear systems.
• Meggitt Aircraft Braking SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor and repair partner for Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems and Meggitt Dunlop products including wheels and brakes.
• L-3 CommunicationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for L-3 Communications avionics products.
• B/E AerospacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for B/E Aerospace cabin and interior products.
• David ClarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for David Clark aviation communication equipment.
• GulfstreamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized by Gulfstream to repair and overhaul wheels and brakes for Gulfstream operators.
• MichelincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Michelin aviation tires.
• BF GoodrichcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepair partner for BF Goodrich landing gear products including wheels and brakes using OEM parts.
• Messier BugatticoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepair partner for Messier Bugatti landing gear systems using OEM parts.
• ParkercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepair partner for Parker landing gear components using OEM parts.
• Aspen AvionicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and stocking distributor for Aspen Avionics products.
• Cobra SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and stocking distributor for Cobra Systems avionics products.
• RosencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and stocking distributor for Rosen avionics products.
• TelexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and stocking distributor for Telex aviation communication products.
• Elbit Systems of AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and stocking distributor for Elbit Systems of America avionics products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Duncan Aviation: The largest independent MRO provider for business aviation in North America, offering comprehensive avionics, engine, airframe, and interior services. Closest direct competitor to Cosgrove in the wheel/brake and avionics repair station space with similar OEM partnership patterns.
• Jet Aviation: Swiss-based global business aviation services company with major US MRO presence including avionics, landing gear, and parts distribution. Competes directly with Cosgrove for Honeywell/Collins service contracts and corporate aircraft operator relationships.
• West Star Aviation: Independent business aviation MRO operator with multiple US locations offering avionics, airframe, engine, and interior services. Directly competes in the same authorized-dealer model for Honeywell and Rockwell Collins service programs.
• Atlantic Aviation: Largest US FBO network with extensive MRO capabilities including avionics and parts distribution at major business aviation airports. Operates in similar Teterboro/Westchester geographies and competes for the same corporate operator customers.
• Stevens Aviation: Business aviation MRO and parts distributor with multiple US locations including avionics, maintenance, and modification services. Operates as an authorized service center for major OEMs in a model closely parallel to Cosgrove's.
• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty: Major aircraft parts distributor with extensive catalog of consumables, parts, and accessories for general aviation and business aviation. Closest apples-to-apples competitor for Cosgrove's parts distribution and exchange program business.

Broad incumbents

• StandardAero: One of the world's largest independent MRO providers with broad aviation engine and component services. Larger scale and broader portfolio than Cosgrove but operates in the same aftermarket aerospace repair and parts space.
• Aviall (Boeing Distribution): Boeing-owned aerospace parts distributor and aftermarket services provider. Represents the OEM-direct distribution model that Cosgrove competes against as an authorized dealer for multiple OEMs.
• Honeywell Aerospace: OEM manufacturer behind the HAPP and MPP service programs that Cosgrove is authorized to deliver. As both partner and potential competitor, Honeywell represents the strategic counterpart whose distribution decisions shape Cosgrove's go-to-market.

Others

• Gulfstream Aerospace: Major business jet OEM that Cosgrove is authorized to service for wheels/brakes and is a key relationship partner. As a downstream customer and ecosystem participant, Gulfstream drives meaningful demand for Cosgrove's parts and service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Investors

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