What PMV Groupe does

PMV Groupe is a French privately held aerospace engineering group headquartered in Montauban, near Toulouse, founded in 2011 and operating through three wholly-owned subsidiaries: PMV Engineering (an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation holding DOA 21J.487 with privilege for STCs and major changes), PMV Consulting & Services (system development, certification consulting, and DIRECCTE-registered training), and VR²C Engineering (the only company in Europe providing technical solutions for EASA Cockpit Voice Recorder analysis compliance using a proprietary visual-based method approved by IFALPA).

The group monetizes through professional services across four revenue streams: aircraft modifications (cabin interiors, avionics, connectivity, external liveries, structure, and ATR Pax-to-Freighter conversions under STC), consulting (dependability and safety analysis, program management, aviation system certification, airworthiness security per ED-202A/DO-326A), training (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP-4761, DO-160G), and CVR/FDR analysis services. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales to airlines, lessors, MROs, and OEMs globally (300 customers across 60 countries, 800+ modifications completed), channel partnerships with bt2i Group/JVaeroservices for Part 21G POA and Part 145 execution, and listing on the Modstore marketplace operated by Fokker Services.

In July 2025, DoiT Platinium acquired PMV Engineering, integrating POA and DOA capabilities under a group targeting 250 experts and €25M consolidated revenue. PMV holds EASA DOA 21J.487, GCAA DOA, EN 9100, and ISO 9001 certifications, with Eurocae working group participation and IFALPA endorsement of its proprietary CVR method. The firm has 25 experts, suggesting a specialist boutique rather than a high-volume services provider, and is privately held with no public revenue disclosure.

Name

PMV Groupe

Legal name

PMV Groupe

Website

https://pmv-groupe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PMV Groupe is a French EASA-approved aerospace engineering group (25 experts) providing aircraft modifications, certification consulting, training, and proprietary CVR analysis to 300 airlines, lessors, MROs, and OEMs across 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Engineering Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK), Avionics Integration, Wiring Harnesses & Installation Kits (IMABAFAL)

Keywords

• Aircraft modification engineering
• Aviation certification services
• CVR analysis solutions
• Aerospace engineering consulting
• Supplemental type certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Montauban

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Modifications: Engineering services for aircraft modifications including cabin interiors, cabin systems & connectivity, avionics, external liveries, and structure & repairs. Provides both minor changes and STCs (Supplemental Type Certificates) with EASA Part 21J approval.
2. Consulting Services: Technical consulting for system development and certification including dependability & safety analysis, program management, aviation system certification services, and airworthiness security/cybersecurity.
3. Training Programs: Professional training programs in aviation regulation & certification, system engineering, dependability & safety, and DO-178C/DO-254 compliance. DIRECCTE registered training organization.
4. CVR/FDR Analysis: Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder analysis services using proprietary visual analysis method. Fleet harmonization and mandate compliance services.
5. Pax to Freighter Conversions: Cargo conversion services for ATR 42/72 aircraft including BFC and LCD STCs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PMV Groupe is an EASA Part 21J.487-approved aerospace engineering group delivering aircraft modifications (minor changes and Supplemental Type Certificates covering cabin interiors, cabin systems & connectivity, avionics, external liveries, and structure & repairs), aviation consulting (dependability & safety, program management, system certification, airworthiness security), and DIRECCTE-registered training programs (DO-178C/DO-254, ARP-4761). Its VR²C Engineering subsidiary provides proprietary Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder analysis, the only such offering in Europe for EASA CVR mandate compliance.

Product overview

PMV Groupe is an aerospace engineering group comprising three business units: PMV Engineering (EASA DOA 21J.487), PMV Consulting & Services, and VR²C Engineering. PMV Engineering serves as the core Design Organisation providing aircraft modifications ranging from minor changes to major STCs across cabin interiors, cabin systems & connectivity, avionics, external liveries, and structure & repairs, as well as Pax to Freighter conversions on ATR aircraft. VR²C Engineering specializes exclusively in Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) analysis using a proprietary visual analysis method. PMV Consulting & Services (now integrated into PMV Engineering) delivers consulting in dependability & safety, program management, aviation certification, airworthiness security, and training programs. The group operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture, where the EASA-approved DOA is the foundation, supplemented by specialized consulting services, training programs, and document templates for DO-178C/DO-254 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cabin Interior Modifications EASA-approved cabin interior modifications for commercial and VIP aircraft, covering seats (e.g., Expliseat lightweight installations on ATR and Boeing 737-800), monuments, galleys, and other interior equipment under minor changes or full STCs.
• Cabin Systems & Connectivity Modifications In-flight connectivity and cabin system modifications covering high-speed internet, multimedia servers (e.g., PXCom / Astronics Sierra Box integrations), and cabin management systems, delivered with TPED compliance and connectivity partner integrations (Frequencia).
• Avionics Modifications Avionics modifications covering Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS), Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solutions, and CVR/FDR system upgrades including the EASA STC No. 10087666 for iPad 11" EFB on A300/A310/A300-600 aircraft and Bose A30 boomset TSO-C139a certification.
• External Liveries Aircraft exterior painting and decorative livery services including adhesive decorations, technical markings, and paint masks, certified under EASA DOA 21J.487 and GCAA DOA approvals.
• Structure & Repairs Structural modifications and repairs for aircraft fuselage (primary and secondary structure) including static strength calculations, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis, minor and major repairs, and hydromechanical door modifications.
• Pax to Freighter (P2F) Conversions Cargo conversion services for ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft, including Bulk Freighter Conversion (BFC) and Large Cargo Door (LCD) STCs, certified by EASA, FAA, and TCCA via the IPR Conversion IP partnership.
• CVR/FDR Analysis Services (VR²C Engineering) Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder analysis services using a proprietary 90% visual-analysis method approved and recommended by IFALPA, covering fleet harmonization STCs, tape recorder replacement, AMM supplements for on-wing downloading, DFDR analysis, and EASA mandate compliance (EU 2015-2338, EASA 965-2012).
• Aviation Training Programs (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP-4761) DIRECCTE-registered professional training programs for aviation engineers covering Regulation & Certification, System Engineering, Dependability & Safety, DO-160G testing, TPED compliance, ED-80/DO-254, ED-12C/DO-178C, and ARP-4761, delivered at Toulouse, Paris, or Bordeaux facilities or on-site.
• Dependability & Safety Analysis Consulting FMDS (Reliability, Maintainability, Availability and Safety) consulting services including FHA, PASA, PSSA, SSA, FMEA, and Common Cause Analysis for aerospace and space customers.
• Program Management Consulting Aeronautical program and project management consulting covering supplier coordination, certification control, specification management, and environmental qualification.
• Aviation System Certification Services System certification consulting including CVE EASA services, DO-178C and DO-254 compliance, ARP-4754A development, and certification audits (SOI#1 through SOI#4) for avionics and aerospace systems.
• Airworthiness Security Consulting Aviation cybersecurity and airworthiness security consulting for e-enabled aircraft, including development of secure aircraft systems and secure operations aligned with ED-202A/DO-326A and ED-203A/DO-356A standards.
• Additive Manufacturing for Non-Critical Parts Additive manufacturing of 3D-printed non-critical parts as an additional production capability under PMV Engineering's aerospace modification portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% visual analysis-based CVR method reducing analysis time and cost while ensuring privacy compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DoiT PlatiniumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025In July 2025, DoiT Platinium acquired PMV Engineering, creating a strategic union combining POA (Production Organisation) and DOA (Design Organisation) capabilities. DoiT Platinium specializes in EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems) innovation and staffing, with plans to reach 250 experts and €25M consolidated revenue. This integration strengthens PMV's aftermarket position in aircraft maintenance, reconfiguration, and fleet modernization.
• bt2i Group / JVaeroservicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-standing partnership with bt2i Group and JVaeroservices for POA 21G and Part 145 approvals. JVaeroservices handles seat and monument maintenance, repairs, and modifications. The alliance includes JVmechanics and JVcoatings capabilities for comprehensive aircraft modification implementation.
• IPR Conversion Ltd SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive intellectual property holder for LCD and BFC cargo conversion STCs on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft, approved by EASA, FAA, and TCAA. PMV Engineering provides technical documentation and airworthiness support for conversions.
• ModstoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeb platform launched by Fokker Services that centralizes aircraft modifications and connects buyers and suppliers. PMV Engineering listings available on the platform.
• European Flight Recorder Partnership Group (EFRPG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVR2C Engineering participated in the official CVR analysis guide published by EFRPG and hosted by BEA (Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses).
• IFALPAminorOthersInternational Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations approved and recommended VR2C's CVR analysis method for privacy compliance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Latecoere: Latecoere is a large French Tier-1 aerostructures and aerospace systems supplier. It is a broad incumbent in the same European aerospace ecosystem, with EASA-related modification and certification capabilities serving similar airline customers, though at much greater scale and scope than PMV.
• SEGULA Technologies: SEGULA Technologies is a major European engineering services and DOA-adjacent provider with extensive aerospace certification and modification consulting practices. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same EASA certification, training, and DO-178/DO-254 consulting engagements that PMV Consulting delivers.
• SII Group: SII Group is a European engineering services and consulting firm with significant aerospace DO-178/DO-254, ARP-4754A, and certification practice. Comparable to PMV Consulting in delivering system engineering and DOA-support services, though at much broader scale and across multiple industries.
• Daher: Daher is a French aerospace OEM, MRO, and DOA organization offering aircraft modifications, certification, and engineering services. Comparable as a broad incumbent French aerospace group operating EASA design, production, and maintenance approvals similar to PMV's stack.

Direct peers

• Fokker Services: Fokker Services is a direct peer and active partner of PMV via the Modstore platform. Both operate as EASA DOA/MRO organizations providing aircraft modifications, STCs, and aftermarket engineering services to airlines, lessors, and MROs across similar aircraft platforms.
• Sabena technics: Sabena technics is a French-headquartered aerospace MRO and DOA providing aircraft modifications, cabin upgrades, avionics, and Part 21J/145 services. Directly comparable as a European EASA-approved design and modification organization competing for similar airline and lessor modification mandates.
• IPR Conversions: IPR Conversions is PMV's exclusive IP partner for ATR 42/72 cargo conversion STCs. Direct peer in narrow-body P2F conversions with shared engineering documentation and airworthiness support models across EASA, FAA, and TCCA jurisdictions.
• bt2i Group / JVaeroservices: bt2i Group and JVaeroservices are long-standing PMV partners holding EASA Part 145 MOA and Part 21G POA approvals. They provide the production and maintenance layer adjacent to PMV's DOA, making them directly comparable as French aerospace modification execution specialists.

Emerging players

• Expliseat: Expliseat is a French aircraft seat OEM whose ultra-lightweight seats PMV certifies and installs on ATR and Boeing 737-800 platforms. Emerging player with direct technology-integration overlap on cabin modification programs, sharing customers such as Air Tahiti and Jettime with PMV.
• Aero Vodochody: Aero Vodochody is a Czech aerospace OEM with growing EASA DOA modification and MRO services for regional and military aircraft. Comparable as an emerging European DOA offering aircraft modification and certification services to airline and government customers in adjacent geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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