Atlantic Aviation Group

What Atlantic Aviation Group does

Atlantic Aviation Group is an independent aviation services company headquartered at Shannon Airport, County Clare, Ireland, founded in 1962 and operating continuously for more than 60 years. It specialises in airframe Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for Airbus and Boeing aircraft types, delivering base maintenance and heavy maintenance checks, structural repairs, major modifications, and component MRO from a 45,000 sqm Shannon campus running 12 maintenance lines and approximately 1,000,000 labour-hours of work annually. A second operating site at Brize Norton, United Kingdom (a 3-bay, 24,000 sqm facility) provides defence maintenance and support to the Royal Air Force. The company holds EASA Part 145 (maintenance), Part 147 (training), Part 21J (design) and CAMO (continuing airworthiness) approvals, and runs an integrated Part 147 Training Academy offering type courses, a QQI Level 7 BSc with TUS, and a CAT A traineeship with LCETB, having graduated 4,500+ engineers and technicians.

The company's commercial model is enterprise B2B, with services delivered under direct contracts with airlines, aircraft lessors and the military. The customer roster is dominated by tier-1 European carriers and major lessors - including Ryanair, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, TUI, SAS, AerCap, Deucalion Aviation, Aeronexus, FWCAS, Maersk Air Cargo and RwandAir - who use AAG for seasonal maintenance, end-of-lease checks and heavy structural work. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are negotiated enterprise contracts. Workforce is reported at 800+ dedicated staff, and the company's stated scale metrics (lines of maintenance, hangar footprint, annual hours, training graduates) position it as a mid-sized independent European MRO with cross-vertical exposure across commercial and defence.

Atlantic Aviation Group is privately held, with no parent company, external investors or stock exchange listing disclosed. Strategic activity in the available record includes the February 2021 acquisition of Flybe Aviation Services (amount undisclosed), formation of academic/training partnerships with TUS and LCETB, and the 2024 award of an EcoVadis Bronze Medal for sustainability performance. Leadership is anchored by Patrick Jordan as Owner and Executive Chairman; no other executive team details are present in the supplied data. The company markets through its corporate website and an active social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X), supplementing its enterprise sales motion.

Name

Atlantic Aviation Group

Legal name

Atlantic Aviation Group

Website

https://atlanticaviation.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Atlantic Aviation Group is an independent MRO provider based at Shannon Airport, Ireland, delivering base maintenance, component services, and defence support for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, with a complementary EASA Part 147 Training Academy serving carriers, lessors, and the RAF.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (48819), Flight Training (611512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Airframe MRO (Heavy Checks & Structural) (IMABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Component MRO (Avionics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical) (TLAKAJAC), MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO), Maintenance Planning, CAMO & Technical Records/Continuing Airworthiness (TLAKAJAJ), Modifications, STC & Retrofit Integration (IMABALAM), Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Aircraft maintenance services
• MRO services
• Base maintenance checks
• Aviation training academy
• Component MRO solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Clare

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Base Maintenance Services: Airframe maintenance services including base maintenance, heavy maintenance checks, structural repairs and major modifications for Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
2. Component MRO Services: Comprehensive component maintenance solutions for aircraft operators.
3. Defence Contract Services: Maintenance and support services for RAF aircraft from UK facility.
4. Training Academy Services: EASA Part 147 approved training including type courses, degree programmes, and licence preparation courses for aviation professionals.
5. Tooling Loans: Efficient tooling loan services for Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atlantic Aviation Group is an independent aviation MRO and training services provider delivering airframe base maintenance, heavy maintenance checks, structural repairs, and major modifications for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, complemented by component MRO, defence aircraft support for the Royal Air Force, continuing airworthiness management, tooling loans, and an EASA Part 147 approved Training Academy offering type courses, degree programmes, and licence traineeships.

Product overview

Atlantic Aviation Group is an MRO and aviation services company offering a unified portfolio of airframe maintenance and technical services alongside a Part 147 approved training academy. The core portfolio spans Base Maintenance, Component Services, Defence Services, CAMO & Technical Services, and Tooling Loans — all delivered from facilities in Shannon, Ireland and Brize Norton, UK. These service lines are complemented by the Part 147 Training Academy, which offers structured career pathways through its Aircraft Type Courses (Boeing B737/757/767/777 and Airbus A320 family), the BSc in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (QQI Level 7, jointly with TUS), and the CAT A Aircraft Maintenance Licence Traineeship (in partnership with LCETB). Together, the services and training products serve airline and lessor customers including Ryanair, Delta Air Lines, TUI, AerCap, Maersk, and RwandAir.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Base Maintenance Airframe base maintenance and heavy maintenance checks, structural repairs, and major modifications for Airbus and Boeing aircraft types, delivered by a technical team with more than 60 years of experience for commercial airlines and aircraft lessors.
• Component Services Comprehensive component MRO solutions providing component maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to ensure aircraft components are maintained to required safety and operational efficiency standards.
• Defence Services Military aircraft maintenance and support services delivered from a 3-bay, 24,000 sqm facility in Brize Norton, UK, supporting the Royal Air Force.
• CAMO and Technical Services Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) services providing extensive technical knowledge and expertise in turnkey aviation solutions for aircraft operators.
• Tooling Loans Efficient tooling loan services providing specialised tooling for Boeing and Airbus aircraft maintenance operations.
• Part 147 Training Academy EASA Part 147 approved training academy developing aviation maintenance professionals through type courses, degree programmes, and licence traineeships; more than 4,500 engineers and technicians have graduated from the academy.
• Aircraft Type Courses EASA Part 147 compliant type courses providing in-depth training on specific aircraft models including Boeing B737, B757, B767, B777 and Airbus A320 family, covering systems operation, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and engine run training.
• BSc in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering A 28-month full-time QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering jointly offered with TUS, enabling graduates to apply for an EASA Category A1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence and fulfil requirements for B1.1 and B2 licence modules.
• Aircraft Maintenance Licence CAT A Training Programme A 27-month traineeship developed in partnership with LCETB, preparing trainees for an EASA Part 66 Cat A Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence through theory, workshop practical, aircraft practical training, and on-the-job experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000 hours of maintenance completed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Aviation Group and TUS jointly offer a QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme. This 28-month full-time programme prepares trainee aircraft maintenance engineers for the global industry, with graduates receiving both the degree and eligibility for EASA Category A1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Limerick and Clare Education Training BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Aviation Group partners with LCETB to deliver the Aircraft Maintenance Licence CAT A Training Programme. This 27-month traineeship prepares candidates for EASA Part 66 Cat A Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence.
• Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAG training programmes are approved by EASA and graduates can apply for EASA Aircraft Maintenance Licences through the Irish Aviation Authority regulatory framework.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SR Technics: Independent, Switzerland-headquartered MRO focused on airframe MRO, component MRO, and engine services for commercial airlines. Closest direct peer to AAG by business model, customer profile (European scheduled carriers and lessors), and core Airbus A320/Boeing 737 base maintenance offering.
• FL Technics: Independent European MRO (Lithuania-headquartered) offering base and line maintenance, component MRO, and engine services for Airbus and Boeing narrow-bodies. Closely comparable in business mix, independent ownership profile, and focus on European scheduled and lessor customers.
• Iberia Maintenance: Spanish MRO providing airframe and component services to European airlines, including A320 family and Boeing work. Comparable independent-MRO business model and European airline customer base to AAG, with similar positioning as a focused mid-tier player.
• AAR Corp: US-listed independent MRO with aviation services, component repair, and integrated aftermarket solutions. Direct peer in base maintenance and component MRO for narrow-body fleets, with overlap on lessor and airline customers globally.

Broad incumbents

• ST Engineering: Large Asian aerospace and MRO group with extensive airframe and component MRO capacity. Overlaps with AAG on Boeing/Airbus heavy maintenance and component services, but at significantly greater scale and with global geographic reach.
• Etihad Engineering: Tier-1 MRO in Abu Dhabi with full airframe heavy maintenance, component MRO, and design organisation capability. Direct overlap with AAG on Boeing/Airbus base maintenance, with broader geographic and capability footprint.
• Lufthansa Technik: The largest independent MRO network globally and the dominant European player. Overlaps with AAG on Airbus/Boeing base maintenance, component MRO, and engine/LG services, but operates dozens of facilities worldwide and serves as the benchmark tier-1 incumbent AAG competes against on heavy checks.

Emerging players

• AerFin: Specialist in aircraft and engine lease, trading, and end-of-life MRO services. Comparable in lessor-focused MRO demand capture (end-of-lease checks, transition services) and serves many of the same lessor customers as AAG, such as Deucalion and AerCap.
• Magnetic MRO: Balti-based independent MRO offering base maintenance, line maintenance, and component MRO. Comparable independent, mid-sized European MRO with a focus on narrow-body fleets and a lessor/lease-return customer base similar to AAG's.

Regional players

• Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group: UK-based aerospace MRO with deep military/defence and civil MRO capabilities. Comparable to AAG on the Brize Norton-style military MRO franchise, and on Airbus/Boeing base maintenance for UK and European customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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