Kreative Engineering Services

What Kreative Engineering Services does

Kreative Engineering Services (KES) is a privately-held French aviation engineering firm founded in 2013, headquartered in L'Isle-Jourdain within the Aerospace Valley cluster near Toulouse. The company specializes in customized VIP interior design, refurbishment, and modification services for business aircraft, with adjacent offerings in luxury yacht and high-end retail/automotive interiors. Its core technical capability spans concept development, 2D and 3D computer-aided design, production drawings, assembly, installation, and Certification Verification Engineer (CVE) services covering cabin safety, aircraft systems, and secondary structure for EASA and FAA-approved projects.

KES monetizes through four primary revenue streams: bespoke interior design services (professional services), proprietary hardware product sales (fold-out tables, monitor lift systems, damped VIP rotary flaps), project management acting as single point of contact between customers and production/DOA partners, and CVE certification verification services. The company has progressively built a quality certification portfolio — ISO 9001 (July 2015), EN 9100:2009 / AS9100C / JISQ 9100:2009 (April 2017), and EN9100:2018 (March 2019) — and holds multiple sector-specific credentials including SAE-ARP-5475-2001-R2005 compliance for its monitor lift.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporate flight departments, and VIP completion centers, with customer acquisition driven by direct outreach and the company website. CEO and founder Sébastien Kubler holds CVE status, which combined with the firm's Aerospace Valley ecosystem position and DOA partner network, forms the basis of its competitive moat. Operating geographies are centered on Europe with stated global delivery capability, headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, and no external funding rounds or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

Kreative Engineering Services

Legal name

Kreative Engineering Services

Website

https://kreative-engineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kreative Engineering Services is a French aviation engineering firm specializing in customized VIP aircraft, yacht, and luxury retail interior design and refurbishment, offering design, proprietary hardware products, project management, and EASA/FAA certification verification services from its base in L'Isle-Jourdain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Interior Design & Refurbishment Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aircraft Cabin Systems & Interiors Maintenance (EDAOAFAJ), Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE)

Keywords

• VIP aircraft interiors
• Cabin interior design
• Aviation certification services
• Yacht interior refurbishment
• Luxury shop design

Headquarters

HQ city

L'isle-jourdain

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customized Interior Design Services: Full-service interior design and refurbishment for VIP aircraft, yachts, and luxury commercial spaces including shops and luxury car accessories. Services include concept development, 3D modeling, production drawings, assembly, and installation.
2. Product Development & Manufacturing: Design, development, and manufacturing of proprietary VIP aircraft interior hardware including fold-out tables, monitor lifts, and damped rotary flaps. Products sold directly to aircraft completion centers and VIP operators.
3. Project Management Services: Acting as single point of contact for customers connecting them with production organizations and engineering offices. Includes specification definition and project coordination services.
4. Certification Verification Engineering (CVE): CVE services for cabin safety, systems, and secondary structure certification. Includes production and verification of stress reports, fire test reports, and safety assessments for EASA and FAA certification.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kreative Engineering Services (KES) provides customized VIP interior design and refurbishment services for business aircraft, yachts, and luxury retail/commercial spaces. The offering spans concept development, 2D/3D modeling, production drawings, assembly, installation, and Certification Verification Engineering (CVE) for EASA and FAA. The company also designs and manufactures proprietary aircraft interior hardware products including monitor lifts, fold-out tables, and damped rotary flaps.

Product overview

Kreative Engineering Services (KES) is a specialized engineering company offering customized luxury interior design and refurbishment services for VIP aircraft, yachts, and shops. The core offering consists of design and furnishing services supported by proprietary products including the Monitor Lift (customized pop-up system for aircraft interiors), Damped VIP Rotary Flap (compact mechanism with integrated latch), and Fold-out Table (designed for business aviation). Additional services encompass Research & Development (including bio-sourced material development), Project Management acting as the single point of contact for completions, and Certification Verification Engineer (CVE) services for EASA/FAA certification. KES provides end-to-end capabilities from concept to certification including development, conception, assembly, installation and production drawings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VIP Aircraft Interior Design Services Customized interior design services for VIP aircraft including seats, divans, cabinets, VVIP galleys with dedicated water and air systems, showers, side walls, and ceilings. Provides development, conception, assembly, installation, and production drawings using 2D and 3D software, targeted at VIP aircraft operators and completion centers.
• Yacht Interior Design Services Customized luxury interior design services for yachts to create unforgettable experiences along seas, targeted at affluent yacht owners seeking premium interiors.
• Shop Interior Design Services Luxury shop interior design services, including luxury car accessories, targeted at high-end retail brands and luxury automotive manufacturers.
• Project Management Services Project management services acting as a single point of contact for customers with production organizations and engineering offices necessary for refurbishment or new interior completion. Includes specification definition to meet customer expectations.
• Certification Verification Services CVE (Certification Verification Engineer) services in cabin safety, systems, and secondary structure. Production or verification of essential aircraft certification documents including stress reports, fire test reports, and safety assessments for EASA or FAA certification.
• Research & Development Services Personalized production processes for companies seeking new development in parts manufacturing. Includes collaborative program participation and bio-sourced material development tested to ASTM standards.
• Customised Monitor Lift Customized pop-up monitor lift system for VIP aircraft interiors, suitable for sideledge or seat armrest installation. System dimensions closed: 485x83.7x625mm; open: 485x83.7x970mm; supports monitors up to 430x280x50mm with 8.5kg lift system weight. Compliant with SAE-ARP-5475-2001-R2005 with 4.8kg monitor.
• Damped VIP Rotary Flap Very compact rotary flap mechanism with integrated push-pull latch in closed position. Features two adjustable locks for closed and open positioning to ensure perfect panel alignment.
• Fold-out Table New fold-out table designed for Business aviation interiors.

Quantifiable outcome

• EN9100:2018 certification achieved March 2019; EN 9100:2009, AS9100C, JISQ 9100:2009 maintained; ISO9001 certified since July 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aerospace ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2012KES has been a member of Aerospace Valley since April 2012. Aerospace Valley is a world-class aerospace cluster in the Midi-Pyrénées and Aquitaine regions of France, home to major aerospace corporations. Membership provides networking, collaboration opportunities, and visibility within the European aerospace ecosystem. Located near Toulouse (the European hub for aeronautics), Bordeaux (hi-tech innovation center), and Pau (cradle of commercial aviation).
• Industrial and DOA PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKES works with industrial partners and Design Organization Approval (DOA) holders to propose full packages including certification approval for VIP aircraft modifications. These partnerships enable KES to offer comprehensive solutions combining design, manufacturing, installation, and regulatory certification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heico Aerospace: U.S.-listed aerospace parts and services group with FAA-approved parts for business jets and VIP aircraft. Operates in adjacent cabin parts and components space relevant to KES's proprietary product portfolio.
• Fokker Techniek: Dutch-based aircraft completion, MRO, and modification provider with VIP interior capabilities. Comparable offering to KES but operating at much larger scale within a broader aerospace services portfolio.
• Lufthansa Technik - Completion: Major European MRO with a dedicated VIP completion arm. Offers overlapping VIP interior services but as part of a much broader aviation services portfolio, not specialized as a boutique interior house.
• Diehl Aviation: Tier-1 cabin interior supplier for commercial and business aircraft, producing cabin systems, galleys, and lavatories. Adjacent incumbent whose cabin integration expertise overlaps KES's VIP interior and structural modification scope.
• Safran Cabin: Major aerospace cabin interior systems provider offering galleys, lavatories, and crew rest solutions. While primarily commercial-aviation focused, supplies cabin elements into the same VIP/Business Jet ecosystem KES designs within.

Direct peers

• Comlux Completion: Headquartered in Switzerland with completion centers worldwide, Comlux specializes in VIP aircraft interiors and completions. Direct competitor in the same bespoke VIP cabin market KES serves.
• Jet Aviation: One of the world's largest business aircraft completion and refurbishment operators with major European facilities. Directly competes with KES for VIP cabin completions, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• GDC Technics: U.S.-based VIP aircraft completion specialist offering interior design, engineering, and certification services. Direct peer targeting the same HNW VIP completion segment with comparable bespoke interior capabilities.
• AMAC Aerospace: Swiss-based VIP aircraft completion, maintenance, and refurbishment provider. Direct peer competing for the same HNW/corporate VIP completion customer base that KES targets, with overlapping cabin interior capabilities.

Emerging players

• Altaservice (Galley & Cabin Design): Smaller European VIP cabin design and refurbishment firm with overlapping service scope in VIP completions and interior refurbishment. Smaller-scale competitor to KES in the boutique VIP interior niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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