Aeroplex Aerolease Group

What Aeroplex Aerolease Group does

Aeroplex Aerolease Group is a privately held, family-run aviation real estate and property management company founded in 1978 by Milton Widelitz and George Arkin. The company develops, leases, and manages aviation facilities at three Southern California airports — Van Nuys Airport (West and East leaseholds) and Long Beach Airport — operating over 481,583 square feet of building area across 30.8 acres, including more than 220,000 square feet of hangar space. Its portfolio spans T-hangars (40 to 57-foot wingspan), box hangars (50'x50' to 100'x100'), large corporate hangars (10,000 to 21,000+ sf), office suites, and two three-story terminal/office buildings, supported by FBO amenities such as pilot lounges, conference facilities, and an 80,000-gallon underground fuel farm at LGB.

The company's core technology is aviation-grade physical infrastructure rather than software: state-of-the-art fire suppression and surveillance systems, 480V high-capacity power supply, modernized motorized hangar doors including 150-foot clear-span doors, and the first solar rooftop and canopy installation at a LAWA airport. Property management services include HVAC, elevator, roofing, and fire safety maintenance, while construction services cover office buildouts, flooring, electrical upgrades, and EV charging readiness. Recurring revenue comes from multi-year hangar, T-hangar, and office leases to business aviation operators (e.g., Sun Air Jets, Signature Flight Support), with additional transaction-fee income from film production location rentals at both VNY and LGB.

Aeroplex monetizes primarily through subscription-style recurring leases (hangars, T-hangars, offices, terminal space), supplemented by managed services (property management) and professional services (construction and buildout), and a transaction-fee stream from film production rentals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; contracts run on multi-year cycles. Customers are reached via a direct B2B sales motion — primarily website inquiries, phone contact, and long-stand

Name

Aeroplex Aerolease Group

Legal name

Aeroplex Aerolease Group

Website

https://aeroplex.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aeroplex Aerolease Group is a family-run aviation real estate company founded in 1978 that develops, leases, and manages over 481,000 square feet of hangar, office, and terminal facilities across three Southern California airports (Van Nuys West, Van Nuys East, and Long Beach), serving business aviation operators, film production companies, and aviation tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation facilities and hangar leasing

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Airport Terminal & Aviation Facilities Building Construction (IMAFACAL)

Keywords

• Aviation property leasing
• Airport hangar rentals
• Business aviation facilities
• FBO office space
• Airport site management

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hangar and T-Hangar Leasing: Rental income from aircraft hangars and T-hangars of various sizes ranging from 40-foot to 100x100 foot units. Revenue from both based aircraft (permanent tenants) and transient aircraft.
2. Office Space Leasing: Rental income from private offices, suites, and terminal space at airport facilities.
3. Property Management Services: Property management services including HVAC, elevators, roofing, fire safety maintenance, tenant move-ins/move-outs, and capital improvements.
4. Construction and Buildout Services: Office buildouts, expansions, flooring solutions, restroom remodels, interior painting, and electrical upgrades for tenants.
5. Film Production Location Services: Hangar and ramp space rentals for film production at both Long Beach and Van Nuys airports, including coordination services, permitting support, and security.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aeroplex Aerolease Group leases hangar, office, and terminal space at three Southern California airport locations (Van Nuys Airport West, Van Nuys Airport East, and Long Beach Airport) to business aviation operators, charter companies, and film production companies. It complements these leases with on-site property management, construction, buildout, and maintenance services, operating a portfolio of more than 220,000 square feet of hangar space and over 481,000 square feet of total building area across approximately 30.8 acres.

Product overview

Aeroplex Aerolease Group is an aviation property management company operating three leaseholds at Van Nuys and Long Beach airports in Southern California. The portfolio consists of Van Nuys Airport West (VNY West), Van Nuys Airport East (VNY East), and Long Beach Airport (LGB), offering a range of hangar sizes (T-hangars from 46-57 feet, box hangars from 50'x50' to 100'x100', and corporate hangars up to 20,000+ sf), office spaces (individual offices, suites, and two-story terminal buildings), and FBO services. The company also provides film production locations, property management, hangar/warehouse maintenance, and construction services. The facilities include amenities such as pilot lounges, conference facilities, fire suppression systems, surveillance systems, and sustainable features like solar installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Van Nuys Airport West (VNY West) A 10.2-acre leasehold on the West side of Van Nuys Airport featuring 40 t-hangars for private aircraft (46-foot, 54-foot, 57-foot wingspan), 8-9 hangars for larger corporate aircraft (10,000-15,000 sf), an executive pilot's lounge, and 165,083 sf of building area on concrete tarmac pads with power outlets.
• Van Nuys Airport East (VNY East) An 8.2-acre, 130,000 sf leasehold at Van Nuys Airport offering 100,000 sf of hangar space, a 15,000 sf two-story terminal and office building, private corporate hangars (17,000 sf with 1,900 sf attached office), and a 20,000 sf community hangar capable of accommodating Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft.
• Long Beach Airport (LGB) facility A 12.4-acre, 186,500 sf leasehold at Long Beach Airport featuring two three-story office buildings, multiple box hangars (100'x100', 50'x100', 60'x60', 50'x50'), FBO services, passenger lounge, conference facilities, central parking for 300+ automobiles, oversized ramp/tarmac, and an 80,000-gallon underground jet and avgas fuel farm.
• Film Production Locations Exclusive filming locations at business aviation facilities in Southern California, offering hangar and ramp space at both Long Beach and Van Nuys airports, with hangars ranging from 10,000-40,000 sf and dedicated coordination for location scouting, filming permits, and private security.
• Property Management Services Proactive property management for aviation tenants, including regular property inspections, preventative maintenance coordination (HVAC, elevators, roofing, fire safety), capital improvements, renovation projects, tenant move-ins/outs, and regulatory compliance.
• Construction and Buildout Services Construction and buildout services for hangar, warehouse, and office clients, including office buildouts (modular and traditional), flooring solutions (polished concrete, epoxy), restroom remodels, interior painting, high-bay lighting installations, electrical meter upgrades for EV charging, and janitorial services.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sun Air JetscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2018Sun Air Jets, a Signature Select affiliate, extended hangar relationship at Van Nuys Airport through 2030. Continues leasing two 21,000 sf hangars with attached office and shop space. Sun Air President Brian Counsil stated the long-term agreement ensures adequate space for their managed aircraft customers in the most desirable Southern California location.
• Signature Flight SupportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignature Flight Support provides testimonial praising Aeroplex facilities and strategic partnership. Eric Hill from Signature Flight Support stated 'We value our strategic partnership with the Aeroplex Group at both the Van Nuys and Long Beach Airports and together we work to provide first class facilities required by today's business aviation operator.'
• Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAeroplex partnered with LAWA on first solar rooftop and canopy installation at Van Nuys Airport. This pioneering project established VNY as one of California's leading general aviation airports for solar energy production. Future solar projects pending regulatory approvals.
• American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAeroplex took leadership role at AAAE General Aviation Conference in Minneapolis (September 2019), moderating a panel on Airport Reversionary Rights. Company brings over 40 years of private sector airport experience to industry discussions.
• Van Nuys Airport Association (VNAA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVNAA is a non-profit membership organization representing 5,300+ employees and 200 businesses at Van Nuys Airport. Aeroplex supports VNY's Veterans Honor Wall initiative and participates in community programs promoting aviation careers.
• Long Beach AirportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAeroplex supports Long Beach Airport's annual Careers Taking Flight Externship Program, which doubled in size in its second year. The program provides high school students exposure to aviation careers at LGB.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sheltair Aviation: Sheltair operates FBOs and hangar facilities at multiple US airports including Florida and the Northeast, offering comparable hangar leasing, FBO, and property services to private and corporate aviation operators.
• Jet Aviation: Jet Aviation (a Gulfstream-owned company) runs a global network of FBOs and hangar facilities serving business aviation operators with comparable offerings of hangar leasing, terminal services, and property management.
• Ross Aviation: Ross Aviation is a national FBO and hangar operator at multiple US airports, providing comparable FBO amenities, hangar rentals, and facility management services to private aviation tenants.
• Atlantic Aviation: Atlantic Aviation is one of the largest US FBO and hangar networks operating at multiple SoCal and general-aviation fields, offering similar FBO amenities, hangar rentals, fuel, and property services to business aviation operators.
• TAC Air: TAC Air operates full-service FBOs and hangar facilities at multiple airports including general-aviation fields, offering comparable tenant services, line services, and hangar leasing to corporate aviation operators.
• Modern Aviation: Modern Aviation operates FBOs and hangar facilities nationwide, providing FBO, hangar, and property services directly comparable to Aeroplex's offerings at Van Nuys and Long Beach.
• Million Air: Million Air is a national FBO chain offering hangar rentals, fueling, and FBO services to business and private aviation operators—comparable scope of facility services to Aeroplex at multiple US airports.

Direct peers

• Banyan Air Service: Banyan operates a full FBO, hangar, and aviation property services campus at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, providing comparable hangar leasing, FBO amenities, and on-airport property management to Aeroplex's offerings.
• Clay Lacy Aviation: Clay Lacy operates FBOs and charter/management services at Van Nuys and other Southern California airports, competing with Aeroplex for corporate jet tenants and providing overlapping hangar, FBO, and facility services.
• Signature Flight Support: Signature is the largest global FBO and hangar network and is an explicit Aeroplex strategic partner ('We value our strategic partnership with the Aeroplex Group at both the Van Nuys and Long Beach Airports'). It competes with and complements Aeroplex's private aviation facility services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aerolease
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC27pPHVSJelYWXAgZcLZFrA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/aeroplex.aerolease.group
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aeroplex-aerolease-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/aeroplexgroup

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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