Latitude Aero

What Latitude Aero does

Latitude Aero, founded in 2015 by Kelvin Boyette and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a specialized aircraft interior solutions provider operating as an FAA and EASA Part 145 Repair Station. The company refurbishes, repairs, and upgrades commercial airline seating across First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy classes, and has delivered more than 85,000 seats with a claimed 100% on-time and quality-acceptance track record since inception. Its capabilities list covers 25,000+ seating part numbers, a deep-cleaning process certified by FAA, CDC, WHO, and OEMs, OEM warranty repair, mold/mildew/corrosion remediation, IFE and in-seat power upgrades, and contract maintenance programs. Following its June 2024 acquisition by Banbury Private Capital and the October 2025 merger with SkyPaxxx Interior Repairs, the company now operates as Latitude Interiors Group, with a combined portfolio that extends into sidewall panels, overhead bins, dado and ceiling panels, galleys, lavatories, monuments, soft goods manufacturing, and the proprietary SkyTiles® sustainable flooring line (including the Volarex by Sky-Tiles® product shortlisted for the 2026 Crystal Cabin Award).

The business serves airlines, MROs, aircraft lessors, and charter operators (including sports teams, corporate flight departments, and touring bands) on a global basis, leveraging dual FAA/EASA Part 145 authority for dual-release capability into European and U.S. fleets. Revenue is generated through professional services (refurbishment, repair, deep cleaning, IFE/ISPS upgrades, and contract maintenance), hardware sales (SkyTiles® flooring), and managed services (multi-year cabin maintenance programs); pricing is enterprise, quote-based, with multi-year contracts. The company operates from a 100,000-square-foot facility at Air Park North adjacent to Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro plus an additional Florida site, and markets via direct enterprise sales, industry events (MRO Americas, Aircraft Interiors Expo), and earned media. Rick Lockhart serves as CEO of Latitude Interiors Group, with founder Kelvin Boyette remaining in a leadership capacity.

Name

Latitude Aero

Legal name

Latitude Aero, LLC

Website

https://latitude-aero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Latitude Aero is an FAA and EASA Part 145-certified aircraft interior MRO that refurbishes, repairs, and upgrades commercial airline seating and full-cabin components for airlines, MROs, lessors, and charter operators worldwide, now operating as Latitude Interiors Group following its 2025 merger with SkyPaxxx.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Cabin Interior Services

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (48819)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Interiors MRO (Cabin Refurbishment & IFE) (IMABALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI), Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft seat refurbishment
• Cabin interior solutions
• Aviation MRO services
• Aircraft seat repair
• IFE power upgrades

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

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. Seat Refurbishment Services: Complete seat refurbishment including stripping, recycling, warehousing, and installation of dress covers, plastics, cushions, trim, and finish modifications for First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy seating.
2. Seat Repair & Deep Cleaning: OEM warranty repair, mold/mildew/corrosion remediation, structural component repair and replacement with deep cleaning services.
3. IFE & In-Seat Power Upgrades: Post-delivery modifications and upgrades of IFE and ISPS systems including electrical harnesses and new wiring installation.
4. Contract Maintenance: On-wing or off-wing scheduled preventative maintenance programs and build outs for airline in-house seating back shops.
5. SkyTiles® Product Line: Sustainable flooring solution manufacturing and supply, reducing waste and replacement costs for airlines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Latitude Aero provides aircraft seat refurbishment, repair, deep cleaning, IFE and in-seat power upgrades, and contract maintenance for commercial airline operators, MROs, and aircraft lessors. The company operates as a dual FAA and EASA Part 145 Certified Repair Station, delivering turnkey cabin interior solutions from its 100,000 sq ft facility in Greensboro, North Carolina. Post-merger with SkyPaxxx (Oct 2025), the company has expanded into full-cabin interior solutions including sidewalls, overhead bins, galleys, lavatories, monuments, and the proprietary SkyTiles® sustainable flooring product line.

Product overview

Latitude Aero (now part of Latitude Interiors Group following its October 2025 merger with SkyPaxxx Interior Repairs) operates as an aircraft interior solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of services. The core offerings include Turnkey Seat Refurbishment (complete overhaul of First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy seating), Seat Repair & Deep Cleaning (with FAA, CDC, WHO, and OEM certification), IFE & In-Seat Power Upgrades, and Contract Maintenance programs. Under the SkyPaxxx brand, the company also offers SkyTiles® sustainable flooring and galley/lavatory overhauls. The newly combined entity delivers full cabin interior solutions covering sidewalls, overhead bins, dado panels, ceiling panels, galleys, lavatories, monuments, and seating through its unified service model. The company serves airlines, MROs, and lessors worldwide through facilities in North Carolina and Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkyTiles®: Award-winning sustainable carpet/flooring solution by SkyPaxxx that reduces waste and lowers replacement costs.
• Volarex

Products and services

• Turnkey Seat Refurbishment Complete overhaul of First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy seating including stripping and recycling of existing materials, warehousing of seats, and installation of dress covers, plastics, cushions, trim, and finish modifications. For airline operators seeking comprehensive seat refurbishment.
• Seat Repair & Deep Cleaning OEM warranty repair, mold, mildew, and corrosion remediation; disassembly, deep cleaning, repair, and replacement of structural components. Deep cleaning process certified by FAA, CDC, WHO, and OEMs. For airlines and MROs requiring certified seat repair and sanitation.
• IFE & In-Seat Power Upgrades Post-delivery modifications and upgrades of In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) and In-Seat Power Systems (ISPS), including installation of electrical harnesses and new wiring. For airlines modernizing passenger power and entertainment systems.
• Contract Maintenance

Quantifiable outcome

• 85,000+ seats delivered with 100% on-time performance and quality acceptance since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Smaller Seat ManufacturersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnerships with smaller seat manufacturers for aircraft reconfiguration projects. Latitude Aero may manufacture parts locally in Greensboro to reduce costs and turnaround time. Manufacturers seek partnerships to compete with larger seat manufacturers.
• Piedmont Triad International AirportminorOthersFacility location partner providing Air Park North facility space adjacent to the airport for aircraft maintenance operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HAECO (Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company): One of the world's largest independent MRO providers with a dedicated Cabin Solutions business performing seat refurbishment, interior reconfiguration, and IFE upgrades on commercial aircraft. Direct competitor to Latitude Aero in cabin interiors MRO, operating at significantly greater scale and global footprint.
• Aviation Technical Services (ATS): U.S.-based heavy maintenance and component services provider offering airframe MRO, component repair, and engineering services. Comparable independent MRO serving commercial and regional carriers with overlap in cabin-related component work.
• Magnetic MRO: Estonia-headquartered independent MRO with line maintenance, base maintenance, and component services including cabin interior work. Comparable as a smaller independent MRO pursuing international airline and lessor customers similar to Latitude's charter and regional carrier base.
• Aviator (formerly Fokker Services): Nordic-based aviation services group providing MRO, component repair, and cabin interior solutions to airlines and lessors. Comparable specialty MRO with a similar independent positioning and cabin interior refurbishment offering.
• Avio Interiors: Italy-based aircraft seating manufacturer and refurbisher offering economy, premium, and VIP seat products plus refurbishment services. Directly comparable niche peer serving airlines and lessors on cabin interior retrofits and seat programs.

Broad incumbents

• Diehl Aviation: Germany-based Tier-1 supplier of cabin interiors, lavatories, galleys, and lighting systems to commercial aircraft OEMs. Broad incumbent competing in many of the same cabin component categories Latitude addresses post-SkyPaxxx merger.
• Collins Aerospace: RTX business that is a major OEM and aftermarket supplier of aircraft cabin interiors, seating, and IFE systems. Competes with Latitude on OEM warranty repair, IFE upgrades, and seat component manufacturing, but as part of a much broader aerospace portfolio.
• ST Engineering: Singapore-based aerospace MRO and engineering group operating a large commercial airframe MRO network with interior refurbishment, seating, and cabin modification capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering cabin interiors services alongside its full MRO portfolio.

Emerging players

• Eirtech Aviation Services: Ireland-based aviation services provider specializing in aircraft leasing transitions, cabin reconfigurations, and interior modifications. Comparable niche peer serving lessors and airlines on cabin reconfiguration projects similar to Latitude's premium-conversion work.
• Recaro Aircraft Seating: Germany-based aircraft seating OEM focused on economy and premium economy seats with aftermarket and refurbishment activities. Partially comparable as a seating specialist adjacent to Latitude's refurbishment core, though primarily a seat producer rather than a refurbisher.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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