Aviaco

What Aviaco does

Aviaco is a France-based Part 145 approved maintenance organisation that operates what it describes as the first European helicopter dismantling centre, headquartered in Marignane adjacent to the European aerospace cluster. The company specialises in the dismantling of Airbus and Leonardo helicopters and the recertification of spare parts, issuing EASA Form 1 documentation (and FAA Form 8130-3 on request) after inspection and potential repair by its in-house technical team. It is legally organised as a Société par actions simplifiée (SAS) incorporated on 23 December 2024 under SIREN 938 653 409, with Nicolas Rovera as President and Silvia Turco as Vice President.

The core commercial offering is a B2B e-commerce platform hosting a catalog of 1,827 certified parts across SV (Serviceable), OH (Overhauled), NE (New), and NS (New Surplus) categories for Airbus, Leonardo, and Bell platforms. The platform is built on NetSuite with integrated inventory management, SSL/3D-Secure payment processing via Stripe, and 24–48 hour worldwide express delivery via DHL. A distinctive feature is 'Aviaco AI', an in-product assistant that ingests EASA documents, certifications, and specifications and outputs AI-rewritten remarks to help registered buyers evaluate parts before purchase.

Aviaco monetises through one-time transactional B2B sales to registered trade customers (free account approval typically within 24–48 hours), with no minimum online order and volume discounts available via the [email protected] quotation channel. Its three primary customer segments — helicopter operators, MROs, and distributors — are served through a horizontal segmentation strategy. The company holds EASA Part 145, CAMO Part M, B Corp, PCI-DSS, and GDPR compliance, and frames its business around a circular-economy thesis of giving helicopter components a second life as a cost-competitive alternative to OEM new parts. No external funding, M&A activity, or revenue figures have been disclosed.

Name

Aviaco

Legal name

AVIACO

Website

https://aviaco.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aviaco operates Europe's first Part 145 helicopter dismantling centre from Marignane, France, distributing EASA-certified Airbus, Leonardo and Bell spare parts to operators, MROs and distributors worldwide via a NetSuite-based B2B e-commerce platform with DHL 24–48 hour express delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Spare Parts Distribution and MRO

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil/Commercial Helicopter Manufacturing (IMABABAA)

Keywords

• Helicopter spare parts
• Part 145 maintenance
• EASA certified parts
• Helicopter dismantling
• Aviation aftermarket

Headquarters

HQ city

Marignane

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Spare Parts Sales: One-time transaction-based sales of certified Part 145 helicopter spare parts (SV, OH, NE, NS categories) to operators, MROs, and distributors. All parts are certified with EASA Form 1 documentation; FAA Form 8130-3 available on request. Prices are displayed in EUR and include VAT unless otherwise stated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aviaco operates a B2B e-commerce platform for Part 145 certified helicopter spare parts sourced from dismantled Airbus, Leonardo, and Bell helicopters and recertified at its Marignane, France MRO workshop. All parts are sold with EASA Form 1 documentation (FAA Form 8130-3 available on request) to registered business customers worldwide, with express delivery via DHL and an AI-assisted product analysis feature.

Product overview

Aviaco operates a B2B e-commerce platform for Part 145 certified helicopter spare parts, specializing in Airbus and Leonardo helicopter components. The core offering is the certified spare parts catalog, accessible only to registered B2B customers. Parts are sourced from dismantled helicopters and recertified through Aviaco's Part 145 workshop, then sold with full traceability documentation (EASA Form 1 standard, FAA Form 8130-3 on request). The platform includes an AI-powered product analysis feature (Aviaco AI) for reviewing documentation, combined with express logistics via DHL and secure payment processing via Stripe. The company also offers technical support, quotation services for bulk orders, and custom sourcing of parts not listed in the main catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Helicopter Spare Parts Catalog B2B catalog of 1,827 Part 145 certified helicopter spare parts (SV, OH, NE, and NS condition categories) covering Airbus, Leonardo, and Bell platforms. Each part is supplied with EASA Form 1 documentation and full traceability; FAA Form 8130-3 available on request. Access to pricing and ordering requires B2B account registration.
• Part Recertification Service Technical inspection and potential repair of helicopter components performed by Aviaco's Part 145 workshop team, culminating in issuance of EASA Form 1 documentation for recertified parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Express delivery within 24-48 hours with DHL for in-stock items
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Airbus Helicopters: Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer and OEM, controlling original parts supply, technical publications, and warranty pathways for its rotorcraft fleet. As Aviaco positions itself as a complementary certified alternative to OEM supply, Airbus Helicopters is the dominant incumbent shaping the competitive landscape.
• Bell Textron: Bell is a major helicopter and tiltrotor OEM with a global fleet supported by parts and MRO services. Bell is one of the three platforms Aviaco serves, and Bell's aftermarket strategy and authorized channel decisions directly influence Aviaco's competitive position in the Bell spare parts market.
• Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin): Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a leading helicopter OEM producing military and commercial rotorcraft including the S-76 and S-92 families. As a major OEM with proprietary parts, technical data, and aftermarket channels, Sikorsky represents the broad incumbent competitive environment for helicopter parts distribution.
• Leonardo Helicopters: Leonardo Helicopters is a major helicopter OEM with a broad portfolio of civil and military rotorcraft, including the AW family supported by Aviaco. As an OEM controlling parts pricing and authorized distribution, Leonardo is a broad incumbent whose policies directly affect Aviaco's addressable market.

Direct peers

• Vector Aerospace: Vector Aerospace (now part of StandardAero) was a global helicopter and engine MRO specialist providing component repair, overhaul, and parts distribution. Its legacy business model of helicopter-focused certified parts and MRO services makes it a direct historical comparable to Aviaco.
• Heli-One: Heli-One is a major independent helicopter MRO and component services provider, supporting operators globally with maintenance, repair, overhaul, and parts supply. Its component repair and parts distribution business is directly comparable to Aviaco's recertification and spare parts offering.
• Aerospace Turbine Rotables: Aerospace Turbine Rotables (AeTR) specializes in distribution and MRO support for helicopter engines and rotable components, serving operators and MROs worldwide. Its focus on certified helicopter engine and component parts directly parallels Aviaco's certified rotorcraft spare parts distribution model.
• Precision Aviation Group: Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of parts distribution and MRO services for business and rotorcraft aviation, operating multiple FAA Part 145 repair stations. Aviaco's helicopter-focused certified parts distribution business closely mirrors PAG's component and parts distribution model.
• Satair: Satair is the dedicated spare parts distribution arm of Airbus, distributing components and materials for the entire Airbus commercial and helicopter fleet worldwide. As a Part 145-adjacent certified helicopter parts distributor with B2B e-commerce, Aviaco competes directly against Satair in the Airbus helicopter aftermarket.
• StandardAero: StandardAero is one of the world's largest independent helicopter MRO providers, offering engine and component repair, overhaul, and parts distribution across major helicopter platforms. Aviaco's Part 145 dismantling and recertification model competes in the same aftermarket services market, though at much smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aviacofrance
• Facebookfacebook.com/AviacoFr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aviacofrance

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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