Lockwood Aviation Supply

What Lockwood Aviation Supply does

Lockwood Aviation Supply (DBA Lockwood Aero) is a privately-held aviation parts and service company headquartered at Sebring Regional Airport in Florida. Founded in 1999, the company has specialized in Rotax aircraft engines for over 25 years and operates as the Official BRP-Rotax Service Centre in the United States, with stated leadership as the top US service center for the Rotax 9-series engine family. The business is owner-operated by Phil Lockwood, with a small staff (11-50 employees), and has no disclosed outside investors or parent company.

The company's core offering is the distribution of Rotax 4-stroke and 2-stroke aircraft engines ranging from 80 HP to 160 HP, including the 912 UL/S, 914 UL, 915 IS, and 916 IS lines, with engine prices spanning $21,940 to $64,099. Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time engine sales, a catalog of genuine Rotax parts and accessories (sold via e-commerce and phone), technical training courses (9 Series Service, Maintenance, Installation, Heavy Maintenance), and engine service and maintenance work performed at the Sebring facility. The ROTAX CARE extended warranty program is offered as an attach on select engines.

Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer B2B via the lockwood.aero e-commerce platform for non-certified parts, with certified parts routed through phone ordering. The company supplements this with a heavy event presence (AOPA Buckeye, Sun'n Fun, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and a self-hosted Rotax Fly-in) and a community-led training ecosystem that trains and certifies the technician base that becomes its downstream parts and service customers. Operating geography is the United States.

Name

Lockwood Aviation Supply

Legal name

LOCWOOD AVIATION SUPPLY

Website

https://lockwood.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lockwood Aviation Supply is the Official BRP-Rotax Service Centre in the United States, distributing Rotax aircraft engines (80-160 HP), genuine parts, and providing authorized service and technician training from its Sebring, Florida headquarters to aircraft owners, mechanics, and light-aircraft OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Engine Distribution

NAICS

Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

SIC

Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engine Modules & Hot-Section Components (Compressors/Turbines/Combustors) (IMABADAJ)

Keywords

• Aircraft engine distribution
• Rotax aircraft engines
• Aviation parts supply
• Aircraft engine service
• Aviation training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sebring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rotax Engine Sales: Sale of complete Rotax aircraft engines including 912, 914, 915, and 916 series. Engines range from $21,940 (912 UL 80HP) to $64,099 (916 IS A C24 160HP).
2. Parts Sales: Extensive catalog of genuine Rotax parts including engine components, accessories, tools, instruments, propellers, pilot supplies, electrical components, and maintenance supplies.
3. Training Courses: Technical training programs for Rotax 9 Series engines including Service, Installation, Maintenance, Heavy Maintenance, and Renewal courses.
4. Technical Services: Service and maintenance for Rotax aircraft engines, with technical support available via phone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lockwood Aviation Supply distributes and services Rotax aircraft engines, parts, accessories, propellers, instruments, and electrical equipment for light and experimental aircraft. As the Official BRP-Rotax Service Centre in the United States, the company sells complete Rotax 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines (80–160 HP), supplies genuine Rotax parts and tools, and delivers factory-authorized technical training and maintenance services.

Product overview

Lockwood Aviation Supply operates as an official BRP-Rotax Service Centre offering a comprehensive portfolio of Rotax aircraft engines and related products. The core offering centers on Rotax 4-stroke and 2-stroke aircraft engines across multiple power ratings: the turbocharged 916 IS series (160 HP), 915 IS series (141 HP), 912 IS SPORT series (100 HP), naturally aspirated 912 ULS (100 HP) and 912 UL (80 HP) models, turbocharged 914 UL (115 HP), and the 582 UL two-stroke engine. These engines are sold both as complete powerplants and with the ROTAX CARE extended warranty program. Beyond engines, the product line encompasses genuine Rotax parts, specialized tools, engine instruments, propellers, pilot supplies, and aircraft accessories. The company also provides technical training services including 9 Series Service, Maintenance, and Installation courses for technicians and aircraft builders. The business operates an e-commerce platform for parts ordering and maintains physical presence at Sebring Regional Airport in Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ROTAX 916 IS Series Engine (160 HP) Turbocharged 4-stroke Rotax aircraft engine with best-in-class power-to-weight ratio, redundant electronic fuel injection and ignition, engine management system, TBO 2,000 hours, and maximum operating altitude of 23,000 feet. For light aircraft manufacturers, experimental builders, and Rotax-powered aircraft owners.
• ROTAX 915 IS Series Engine (141 HP) Injected 4-stroke Rotax aircraft engine with intercooler, redundant engine management system, and compact design. For light sport and experimental aircraft applications.
• ROTAX 912 IS SPORT Engine (100 HP) Fuel-injected 4-stroke Rotax aircraft engine with full take-off power, engine management system, dual electronic fuel injection, and dual electronic ignition. Available with ROTAX CARE extended warranty option. For light sport and experimental aircraft.
• ROTAX 914 UL Engine (115 HP) Turbocharged 4-stroke Rotax aircraft engine with automatic wastegate control, designed for high-altitude performance. For light and experimental aircraft.
• ROTAX 912 ULS Engine (100 HP) 4-stroke Rotax aircraft engine with best-in-class power-to-weight ratio, dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank, automatic hydraulic valve tappets, and dual carburetors. For light aircraft manufacturers and experimental builders.
• ROTAX 912 UL Engine (80 HP) Lightest engine in the Rotax aircraft engine portfolio, offering reliable and efficient performance for light aviation aircraft manufacturers and entry-level applications.
• ROTAX 582 UL Engine Two-stroke Rotax aircraft engine with complete component package including alternator, carburetors, crankcase, cylinder head, exhaust system, intake manifold, oil systems, piston, propeller gear, radiator, and starters. For light and ultralight aircraft.
• Rotax Engine Parts and Accessories Extensive catalog of genuine Rotax parts including engine components, electrical components, instruments, propellers, pilot supplies, specialized tools, and maintenance supplies. For Rotax aircraft engine owners, mechanics, and technicians.
• 9 Series Service Training Factory-authorized technical training course covering service and inspection requirements for Rotax 9-series engines (912UL/S, 914UL, 912iS, 915iS). For certified mechanics, technicians, and aircraft owners.
• 9 Series Maintenance Training Advanced maintenance training course focused on component removal and replacement procedures for Rotax 912 and 914 series engines. For certified mechanics and advanced technicians.
• 9 Series Injected Installation Course One-day installation training course for Rotax 9 Series fuel-injected aircraft engines including 915iS. For home builders, experimental aircraft constructors, and light aircraft OEMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leading Service Center for 9-series engines in the United States

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BRP-RotaxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLockwood Aviation Supply is the Official BRP-Rotax Service Centre for ROTAX Aircraft engines. This is a strategic partnership providing authorized service status, access to genuine parts, technical documentation, and factory support. The company has been specializing in Rotax aircraft engines for over 25 years and is the leading Service Center for the 9-series engines in the United States.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty: Major US distributor of aircraft parts, supplies, and accessories to the light/general aviation market. Directly comparable to Lockwood's parts distribution business for Rotax-powered aircraft owners and home builders.
• Pacific Coast Avionics: US-based avionics and aircraft parts distributor serving the light/general aviation aftermarket. Comparable direct-to-consumer distribution model targeting aircraft owners, technicians, and flight schools similar to Lockwood's customer base.
• Sarasota Avionics: Aviation parts, avionics, and accessories distributor with a regional service center model targeting GA operators. Comparable to Lockwood in combining parts distribution with authorized-service-center activity for a specific manufacturer/brand.

Regional players

• Zenith Aircraft Company: US kit aircraft manufacturer whose kits are commonly powered by Rotax engines. Comparable as a Rotax OEM customer that provides engine installation guidance and complementary support to homebuilders—the same end customer Lockwood serves.
• Aviat Aircraft: US manufacturer of light aircraft (Husky, Pitts) using Rotax and other piston engines. Comparable as a downstream Rotax OEM customer of Lockwood that also engages in parts, service, and pilot training for its installed base.

Broad incumbents

• Continental Aerospace Technologies: Major piston aircraft engine manufacturer with a global distributor and service center network serving the same general aviation customer base. Represents the dominant incumbent alternative to Rotax in the light aircraft engine market.
• Lycoming Engines: One of the world's largest manufacturers of piston aircraft engines with an extensive authorized service center network. Comparable as a competing engine ecosystem with similar parts-distribution and service-center dynamics to the Rotax/Lockwood model.

Others

• BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG: Manufacturer of Rotax aircraft engines and Lockwood's core strategic partner. Comparable as the OEM that supplies the engines, parts, training curriculum, and authorized service center designation that defines Lockwood's business model.

Emerging players

• Jabiru USA: Manufacturer and distributor of light aircraft engines serving the experimental/homebuilt market in direct competition with Rotax. Comparable as a competing engine platform with its own parts and service ecosystem targeting the same Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) and homebuilder customers.
• UL Power: Belgian manufacturer of piston aircraft engines targeting the experimental and light sport aviation market. Directly comparable as an alternative engine platform competing for the same homebuilder and OEM customers that buy Rotax engines from Lockwood.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Lockwood_Aero

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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