What Secamic Group does

SECAMIC Group is a privately held French aerospace services company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Buc, near Paris. It provides integrated lifecycle support to civil and military aircraft operators across more than 25 countries, covering aircraft and helicopter purchase and sale (including wet and dry lease), maintenance and modernization, Operational Maintenance Support (MCO) contracts, pilot and mechanic training (including PART 66 B1/B2 licensing), spare parts and logistics, and specialized equipment. Its operating model rests on three specialized subsidiaries — SECAERO (optronics, night vision systems, cockpit lighting, aircraft modernization, integrated into the group in December 2017), SEREP (high-pressure pneumatic and hydraulic aerospace equipment up to 1,000+ bar), and SECALEAP (a Safran Aerosystems-authorized repair station in Brazil with EASA Part 145, FAA 14 CFR Part 145, and ANAC certifications). The group supports 36 aircraft platforms including Airbus helicopters (H225, H145, H135, H125, Gazelle, Dauphin), Dassault platforms (Mirage, Falcon, Alpha Jet), and trainer aircraft (TB30 Epsilon), with a catalog of 67,988 part references.

Revenue is generated through six primary streams: one-time aircraft sale or rental transactions, professional-services revenue from maintenance and modernization engagements, managed-services revenue from MCO contracts, professional-services revenue from training programs, hardware sales of specialized equipment and spare parts, and hardware sales through its SECAERO/SEREP/SECALEAP subsidiaries. Pricing is fully bespoke and quote-based, with no public price list, reflecting the customized nature of defense procurement contracts. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales via regional representative offices in France, Brazil, the UAE, Chile, and the United States, supplemented by participation in international defense exhibitions (SIAE, LIMA, VIDEX, Vietnam Defence Expo) and engagement with French diplomatic and economic-diplomacy channels (Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, DCSD, defence attachés). End customers are primarily military aircraft operators (defense ministries, air forces, armies, navies) with secondary exposure to civil aviation operators; named end-customers visible in the data include the Republic of Senegal Air Force and an undisclosed West African government client. The group is led by President Bertrand Lucereau and Director of International Development François-Xavier Lucereau, and the ownership structure is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Secamic Group

Legal name

SECAMIC

Website

https://secamic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SECAMIC Group is a privately held French aerospace services company, founded 1986, providing integrated lifecycle support — aircraft sales, maintenance, modernization, MCO, training, and specialized equipment — to military and civil operators across 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales and Trading: Sale and rental of civil and military aircraft (helicopters and airplanes) in various conditions including operational, post-maintenance, or modernized states. Offers wet lease (with crew) and dry lease (without crew) options.
2. Maintenance and Modernization Services: Complete maintenance and modernization services for all types of aircraft, including system integration and fitting performed in compliance with airworthiness and quality standards.
3. Operational Maintenance Support (MCO): Operational maintenance contracts covering entire maintenance and logistics operations to ensure maximum aircraft availability, including spare parts supply and technician training programs.
4. Pilot and Mechanic Training: Training programs for civil and military pilots from Ab-Initio to type rating, and mechanics with PART 66 B1, B1.2, B1.3, B2 licenses, including simulator training and on-the-job training.
5. Operational Support and Logistics: Single point of entry for operational and logistics needs including spare parts, equipment, systems, consumables, GSE, tools, and specific test benches, as well as maintenance operations and crew support.
6. Specialized Equipment (SECAERO, SEREP, SECALEAP): Sales of specialized optronic equipment, night vision systems, pneumatic/aerospace equipment, and safety equipment through subsidiaries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Secamic Group provides comprehensive aeronautical services to civil and military aircraft operators worldwide, including aircraft and helicopter purchase/sale, aircraft maintenance and modernization, operational maintenance support (MCO), and pilot and mechanic training. The group also delivers specialized equipment and solutions through its subsidiaries SECAERO (optronics, night vision, tactical lighting, armor kits), SEREP (high-pressure pneumatic ground equipment), and SECALEAP (safety equipment repair).

Product overview

SECAMIC Group is a French company (leader since 1986) providing comprehensive aeronautical services to civil and military aircraft operators in over 25 countries. The group operates as a platform integrating multiple specialized subsidiaries: SECAERO (optronics and night vision systems), SECALEAP (SAFRAN safety equipment repair in Brazil), and SEREP (high-pressure pneumatic equipment). Core services include aircraft purchase/sale, maintenance and modernization, operational maintenance support (MCO), pilot and mechanic training, operational support/logistics, and specialized equipment including NVG systems, tactical lighting, and ballistic armor kits. The group supports over 36 aircraft platforms including Airbus helicopters (H225, H145, H135, H125, Gazelle, Dauphin), Dassault aircraft (Mirage, Falcon, Alpha Jet), and other manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft and Helicopter Purchase and Sale Brokerage and transaction support for civil and military aircraft and helicopters, including acquisition and divestiture services for operators and government customers worldwide.
• Aircraft Maintenance and Modernization Maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modernization services for civil and military aircraft, including upgrades and systems integration to extend fleet life and capability.
• Operational Maintenance Support (MCO) Ongoing operational maintenance support delivered to air force and aviation customers, including field support, technical assistance, and sustaining engineering services for operational fleets.
• Pilot and Mechanic Training Training programs for pilots and aircraft mechanics, supporting military and civil aviation customers in developing and certifying flight and maintenance personnel.
• SECAERO Optronics and Night Vision Solutions Subsidiary offering optronics, night vision systems, tactical lighting, and aircraft armor kits designed for military and special-mission operators.
• SEREP High-Pressure Pneumatic Equipment
• SECALEAP Safety Equipment Repair

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 platforms supported including Mirage F1, Mirage 2000, Gazelle, Dauphin, H225, TB30 Epsilon, Falcon, Alpha Jet, Super Etendard, and many others

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PT Republik Aero Dirgantara (RAD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2025Strategic partnership between SECAMIC and Indonesian company RAD (subsidiary of Republikorp) to develop comprehensive local MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) capabilities for civil and military aircraft platforms in Indonesia. Cooperation includes technical supervision, training, supply chain structuring, and transfer of specialized tools. MRO activities centralized at RAD site in Bandung, Indonesia, with a five-year implementation phase and extension options.
• SECAEROcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2017Integrated into SECAMIC group in December 2017. French aerospace company certified (ISO 9001, AS9100:D) with expertise in night vision (NVG 2nd and 3rd gen), optronics, cockpit lighting systems, and aircraft modernization. Located in Buc, France.
• SEREPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-tech company specialized in design, implementation and maintenance of aeronautical pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. Located in Montoire-sur-le-Loir, France. Develops cryogenic cooling systems, charge ejection systems, test benches, and high-pressure systems up to 1000+ bar.
• SECALEAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized repair station by Safran Aerosystems located in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Provides aeronautical maintenance, verification and repair of safety equipment with certifications: EASA Part 145, FAA 14 CFR Part 145, ANAC, ISO 9001, EN 9100, DOT.
• French Aerospace ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrong partnerships with renowned French aerospace manufacturers (Dassault Aviation, Airbus, etc.) enabling quality and security of services for clients worldwide.
• RED-XminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company mentioned as exhibiting alongside SECAMIC at Paris Air Show 2025.
• CARBON 01minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company mentioned as exhibiting alongside SECAMIC at Paris Air Show 2025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sabena Technics: French independent aerospace MRO provider offering aircraft maintenance, modifications, and operational support across civil and military platforms. Closest direct competitor to SECAMIC in the French MRO and modernization services market, with similar export-oriented positioning.
• StandardAero: Global aerospace MRO provider (including helicopter engine and component MRO via the Vector Aerospace business) supporting both civil and military fleets. Competes with SECAMIC for helicopter and military platform sustainment contracts internationally.
• RUAG MRO: Swiss-headquartered aerospace MRO and aircraft systems integrator supporting military fleets, with deep experience sustaining legacy European platforms for export customers. Comparable one-stop-shop service model aimed at sovereign operators, similar to SECAMIC.
• Marshall Aerospace: UK-based aerospace and defense MRO specialist providing maintenance, modification, engineering, and training services to military and government operators globally. Highly comparable to SECAMIC's multi-platform military MRO, modernization, and pilot/mechanic training offering.

Broad incumbents

• Thales: French defense electronics prime with significant optronics, night vision, and avionics capabilities. Adjacent peer through SECAERO's optronics business and broader overlap in avionics modernization work for SECAMIC customers.
• Babcock International: UK defense and aerospace services group providing military fleet management, training, MRO, and operational support under multi-year contracts. Comparable as a broader defense services platform, though more diversified across naval and land domains.
• Dassault Aviation: French OEM of Mirage, Falcon, and Alpha Jet platforms that SECAMIC supports for export customers. Strong partnership as a parts and modernization source, but also a potential channel alternative SECAMIC must continuously justify versus direct OEM support.
• Airbus Helicopters: OEM partner of SECAMIC, manufacturing many of the helicopters SECAMIC trades and modernizes (H225, H145, Dauphin, Gazelle). Offers its own customer services organization that competes with SECAMIC for aftermarket, training, and modernization revenue.
• Safran Aerosystems: OEM whose safety equipment is overhauled at SECAMIC's SECALEAP subsidiary under Safran authorization. A core licensor/partner whose continued certification is essential; also competes with SECAMIC's broader aerospace services via its own service network.
• SIAé: French Ministry of Defence Aeronautical Industrial Service providing in-house MRO for French military aircraft (Mirage, Rafale, helicopters, transport). Overlaps with SECAMIC's core French platform support, though as a public-sector incumbent rather than an independent exporter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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