Centennial Aircraft Services

What Centennial Aircraft Services does

Centennial Aircraft Services, Inc. is a FAA Part-145 Repair Station founded in 1985 and headquartered at Battle Creek Executive Airport (KBTL) in southwest Michigan, operating as a subsidiary of the DIMOR Group conglomerate. The company runs four integrated service pillars at a single facility: (1) avionics installation and repair as an authorized dealer for Garmin, Avidyne, and uAvionix, including ADS-B upgrades, custom instrument panels, autopilot installation, and structured productized bundles ranging from $9,119 to $31,175; (2) aircraft maintenance covering annual inspections, airframe modifications, engine diagnostics, composite repair, and major component overhaul for single, twin, and experimental piston aircraft across Beechcraft, Cessna, Cirrus, Grumman, Piper, and Mooney platforms; (3) award-winning vintage and warbird aircraft restoration including tube-and-fabric work, airframe fabrication using internally-oiled 4130 steel, interior restoration, wood wing repair, and painting using PPG Paints and Randolph Coatings; and (4) FBO services providing 24/7 self-serve 100LL, full-service Jet A, heated hangar rentals, aircraft tie-downs, and a recently built pilot lounge, private offices, and showers.

The company monetizes through unit-priced fuel sales, project-based avionics and maintenance quotes with transparent fixed pricing, and high-ticket multi-month restoration contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with quote requests captured through website forms and a physical location strategically positioned to serve general aviation aircraft owners and vintage/warbird collectors across Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. The partnership with WACO Aircraft Corp — co-located at KBTL — provides shared engineering and tooling resources that underpin the restoration capability. Customer testimonials emphasize transparent pricing, communication, and quality of workmanship as core purchase drivers. Two named customers are individual owners of a Piper Saratoga and a Cessna 172; the broader book of business is inferred to be distributed across small-business and high-net-worth individual aircraft owners rather than fleet or commercial operators. The company holds no disclosed patents, has no app, no public API, and no AI/ML components in its technology stack.

Name

Centennial Aircraft Services

Legal name

Centennial Aircraft Services, inc

Website

https://centennialair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centennial Aircraft Services is a FAA Part-145 repair station at Battle Creek Executive Airport (KBTL), Michigan, providing avionics installation, aircraft maintenance, vintage and warbird restoration, and FBO services to general aviation owners and vintage aircraft collectors across the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Maintenance Services

NAICS

Other Airport Operations (488119), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airframe Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAA), Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB), Line Maintenance & Turnaround Operations (EDAOAFAG)

Keywords

• Aircraft maintenance services
• Avionics installation
• Vintage aircraft restoration
• FBO fuel services
• FAA Part-145 repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Battle Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Maintenance & Repair Services: FAA Part-145 certified repair station providing annual inspections, airframe modifications, compression & timing, landing gear overhaul, major component overhaul, and pre-purchase inspections for single, twin, and experimental piston aircraft.
2. Avionics Installation & Repair: Authorized Garmin, Avidyne, and uAvionix dealer providing avionics installation, repair, ADS-B installation, custom instrument panels, pitot static checks, LED lighting installation, and autopilot installation.
3. Aircraft Restoration Services: Award-winning vintage aircraft restoration including fabric recover/repair, airframe welding, interior restoration, wood wing repair, aircraft painting, and radial engine repair.
4. FBO Services & Fuel Sales: Fixed-base operator providing 24/7 self-serve 100LL, full-service Jet A, aircraft tie-downs, heated hangar space rentals, private offices, pilot lounge, and shower facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centennial Aircraft Services is an FAA Part-145 certified Repair Station operating at Battle Creek Executive Airport (KBTL) in Michigan. The company provides avionics installation and repair, scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, vintage aircraft restoration (including fabric covering, 4130 steel fabrication, and refinishing), and full-service FBO offerings such as fuel, hangar, and ground handling for general aviation operators.

Product overview

Centennial Aircraft Services is a full-service aviation maintenance and restoration company operating as a FAA Part-145 Repair Station founded in 1985. The company offers four integrated service pillars: (1) Avionics Installation & Repair as an authorized Garmin, Avidyne, and uAvionix dealer with pre-configured bundles (New Age VFR, Starter IFR, Intermediate IFR, Complete IFR, Basic Retro Fit) plus add-ons like Engine Indication Systems and GFC 500 Autopilot; (2) Aircraft Maintenance covering annual inspections, airframe modifications, engine diagnostics, and composite repair; (3) Award-Winning Aircraft Restoration for vintage aircraft and warbirds including fabric work, welding, interiors, wood repair, and painting; and (4) FBO Services providing fuel, pilot amenities, and aircraft storage. The company partners with WACO Aircraft Corp and specializes in general aviation and vintage aircraft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Avionics Installation & Repair FAA Part-145 certified installation, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics equipment for general aviation aircraft. Offered through authorized dealer relationships with major avionics manufacturers and sold to aircraft owners and operators.
• Aircraft Maintenance Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for general aviation aircraft performed under the company's FAA Part-145 Repair Station certificate. Provided to aircraft owners and operators.
• Aircraft Restoration Restoration services for vintage and classic general aviation aircraft, including fabric covering, internally-oiled 4130 steel fabrication, and refinishing in a downdraft paint booth. Targeted at vintage aircraft owners and enthusiasts.
• FBO Services Fixed-Base Operator services at Battle Creek Executive Airport (KBTL) including aviation fuel, hangar space, ground handling, and pilot amenities. Available to based tenants and transient general aviation operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Price quoted is price paid - transparent pricing with no surprises
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WACO Aircraft CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with WACO Aircraft Corp provides Centennial with access to tools, resources, and engineering expertise required for advanced vintage aircraft and warbird restoration. Centennial possesses skills and tooling required to produce award-winning tube & fabric aircraft restoration projects. Combined, they have successfully restored Great Lakes, Stearman, TaylorCraft, UPF-7 and other WACO models. WACO owner Dieter Morszeck collaborated with Centennial on the Junkers F13 replica project.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Garmin Dealer providing avionics installation and repair services. Certified to install Garmin products including GI 275, GNC 255, GTN 650Xi, GFC 500 Autopilot, G3X Touch Screen Displays, GTX 345 ADS-B Transponder, and other Garmin avionics systems.
• AvidynecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Avidyne Dealer providing avionics installation and support services. Certified to install Avidyne avionics products and provide factory-authorized support and training.
• uAvionixcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized uAvionix Dealer providing ADS-B solutions and technology. Offers uAvionix ADS-B transponders and related products for installation in general aviation aircraft.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elliott Aviation: Multi-location provider of avionics installations, airframe MRO, engine services, and FBO operations primarily serving business and general aviation. Closely comparable service portfolio to Centennial, with similar authorized-dealer relationships on major avionics brands.
• Banyan Air Service: FBO and FAA Part-145 repair station at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport offering avionics, maintenance, and aircraft sales. Directly comparable single-site MRO/FBO model serving piston and turbine general aviation, similar customer base to Centennial.
• Yingling Aviation: FBO and Part-145 repair station at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) offering avionics, maintenance, and aircraft sales/services. Closely comparable single-airport MRO/FBO business model targeting general aviation owners.
• Duncan Aviation: Largest family-owned independent aviation services organization in North America, providing avionics installation, airframe maintenance, engine MRO, and FBO services across multiple locations. Directly comparable in service mix (avionics, maintenance, FBO) but operates at far greater scale and geographic breadth than Centennial.
• Premier Air Center: FBO and Part-145 repair station at Wilmington Air Park (ILN) providing fueling, hangar, avionics, and aircraft management. Direct comparable single-site FBO/MRO hybrid serving piston and turbine general aviation in the Midwest.
• Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems: Multi-location MRO provider offering avionics installation, airframe maintenance, and government/defense avionics services. Comparable in authorized-dealer-driven avionics model and FAA Part-145 scope, with broader geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• West Star Aviation: Large independent aviation MRO and completions provider operating multiple full-service facilities across the US. Overlaps with Centennial in avionics and maintenance but at significantly larger scale and with broader capabilities including paint, interior, and full completions.
• Million Air: National FBO franchise network offering fueling, hangar, and crew amenities across multiple US locations. Comparable FBO services and target customer (transient GA pilots), though with significantly broader geographic reach than Centennial.
• Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO network with more than 200 locations, providing fueling, hangar, crew amenities, and select maintenance services. Represents the upper bound of competitive FBO scale against which Centennial's single-site operation must differentiate.
• Atlantic Aviation: National chain of FBOs providing fueling, hangar, and passenger/crew amenities across more than 100 US locations. Comparable FBO service offering but at network scale that creates pricing pressure on independent FBOs like Centennial.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CENTENNIALAircraftServices
• Facebookfacebook.com/centennialair
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centennial-aircraft-services-inc.

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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