International Aero Services

What International Aero Services does

International Aero Services is a privately held aerospace services company organized as a California LLC, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bellflower, California. It operates a dual-division model: the Services division (IAS) delivers aircraft detailing, upholstery and leather care, painting, interior refinishing, and program management for new large-cabin and mid-size corporate jet purchasers, while the engineering sister company, International Aero Engineering (IAE, founded 1998), supplies CNC-machined parts, fabrication services, aircraft ground support equipment, and specialized test/breakout equipment to aerospace, military, commercial, automotive, motorsports, medical, and electronics customers. Service delivery is conducted through company-operated facilities in Bellflower, Long Beach, Tucson, and Savannah, with additional coverage in Europe and the Middle East and 24/7 worldwide mobile response on request. The company holds active job postings for Aircraft Detailers and Aircraft Painters, indicating ongoing operational scaling.

Name

International Aero Services

Legal name

International Aero Services, LLC

Website

https://internationalaero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

International Aero Services is a California-based aerospace firm, founded 1986, that provides aircraft detailing, upholstery, painting, interior finishing, program management for corporate jet completions, and, via sister company International Aero Engineering, CNC machining, ground support equipment, and specialized aircraft test equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Services and Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aircraft Painting & Surface Treatment (IMABALAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft detailing services
• Aircraft refurbishment services
• CNC machining aerospace
• Aircraft test equipment
• Aircraft program management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellflower

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Program Management Services: Project management for aircraft outfitting including design selection, facility coordination, engineering, fabrication, and quality control for large cabin corporate jets
2. Aircraft Detailing and Refinishing: Aircraft cleaning, polishing, washing, protective coating, and detailing services at customer locations or IAS facilities worldwide
3. Aircraft Upholstery and Interior Services: Leather and fabric upholstery repair, recovering, side panel and headliner covering, deep cleaning, color re-dyeing, carpet cleaning and installation
4. Aircraft Painting and Placarding: Exterior paint touch-up and complete painting services using Jet Glo, 3M, and Dupont materials with focus on durability and corrosion control
5. Specialized Aircraft Products: Interior and exterior cleaning products, flight department branded clothing, protective aircraft covers
6. CNC Machined and Fabricated Parts: Precision CNC machining, turning, and fabrication services for aerospace, military, commercial, automotive, motorsports, medical, and electronic industries
7. Aircraft Test Equipment: Design and manufacture of specialized test boxes and breakout equipment for aircraft manufacturers, owners and operators

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International Aero Services delivers integrated aircraft aesthetic and outfitting services, including cleaning, detailing, upholstery, leather refinishing, painting, placarding, interior refinishing, and aircraft program management for corporate jet purchasers. Through its sister company International Aero Engineering, the firm also designs and manufactures aircraft test equipment, ground support equipment, and precision CNC machined and fabricated parts for aerospace, military, commercial, automotive, motorsports, medical, and electronic industries.

Product overview

International Aero Services operates as a dual-division company providing aircraft detailing/refinishing services through International Aero Services, LLC (founded 1986) and precision manufacturing through International Aero Engineering, LLC (founded 1998). The Services division offers a comprehensive suite of aircraft aesthetic services including cleaning/detailing, upholstery/leather care, painting/placarding, interior refinishing, and program management for aircraft outfitting. Additionally, it markets proprietary aircraft cleaning products, branded flight department clothing, and protective covers. The Engineering division provides CNC machining, fabrication, ground support equipment manufacturing, and aircraft test equipment engineering for aerospace, military, commercial, automotive, motorsports, aftermarket, medical, and electronic industries. These divisions work together to offer integrated aircraft completion and maintenance solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International Aero Engineering: Sister company providing CNC machining, fabrication, ground support equipment, aircraft test equipment, and engineering services.

Products and services

• Aircraft Detailing and Refinishing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimized aircraft downtime during painting and interior work
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational Aero is listed among those as an 'approved vendor' for Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. This designation allows IA to provide aircraft outfitting and program management services to Gulfstream customers purchasing large cabin corporate jets.
• International Aero EngineeringflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Aero Engineering was founded in 1998 as a sister company to International Aero Services, founded in 1986. IAE provides precision CNC machining, ground support equipment, and aircraft test equipment manufacturing. IAE engineers and craftsmen support IAS program management with expertise in each field.
• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIA is a member of the NBAA, providing industry networking, visibility among corporate aviation decision makers, and alignment with industry standards and practices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Triumph Group: Aerospace systems and components manufacturer with AS9100-certified machining and fabrication; comparable to IAE's CNC machining and aerospace parts manufacturing operations.
• HEICO: Aerospace and electronic parts manufacturer specializing in FAA-approved parts and MRO components; comparable to IAE's aerospace parts and GSE/test equipment manufacturing business.

Direct peers

• Greenpoint Technologies: Boeing Business Jets authorized completion center providing VIP aircraft interiors, similar to IAS's BBJ outfitting program management and interior refinishing work.
• Comlux Completion: VIP and head-of-state aircraft completion center specializing in large-cabin business jet outfitting and interior finishing - directly comparable to IAS's VIP interior refinishing and program management capabilities.
• Duncan Aviation: One of the largest business aviation MRO and completion services providers in North America, offering aircraft detailing, painting, interior, and completion services comparable to IAS's services division, though at significantly larger scale.
• Jet Aviation: Global business aviation services company providing MRO, completions, FBO, and aircraft management; directly comparable to IAS's large-cabin outfitting and program management services.
• StandardAero: Major business aviation and helicopter MRO provider with engine and component services; comparable to IAE's aircraft test equipment and GSE manufacturing capabilities and IAS's MRO-adjacent service offerings.
• AAR Corp: Diversified aerospace aftermarket services and parts provider with MRO and component manufacturing, comparable to IAS's combined services and parts manufacturing model.

Broad incumbents

• Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: The leading large-cabin business jet OEM and IAS's anchor approved-vendor customer; competes indirectly through its own completions network while providing the demand pipeline for IAS's services.
• Bombardier: Manufacturer of Global and Challenger large-cabin business jets with in-house completions; directly relevant as an OEM customer that also competes for completion work IAS performs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 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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