APS Aviation Parts Service

What APS Aviation Parts Service does

APS Aviation Parts Services GmbH is a privately held German aviation spare-parts distributor headquartered in Mönchengladbach, with additional offices in Belgrade (Serbia) and Grimbergen (Belgium). Founded in 2002 and operating as a GmbH with 11-50 employees, the company sells factory new distribution parts through shop.aps-aviation.com and cost-effective surplus parts through surplus.aps-aviation.com, maintaining over 90,000 line items on stock sourced from an OEM and PMA supplier network. Product categories span filtration, hardware and hoses, electrical and battery, lubricants and chemicals, lighting, landing gear, wheels and brakes, airframe and structure, engine and accessories, gaskets/O-rings/seals, and ignition systems, with dozens of OEM and PMA brands represented across the catalog.

The underlying commercial platform is a multilingual e-commerce and quote-based distribution operation. Customers — aircraft operators and maintenance organizations — can either browse and order through the online shops or request quotes through dedicated sales contacts who advise on part selection and shipping options. The company supports professional advice in eight languages and ships worldwide via a multi-carrier stack (UPS, DHL Express, FedEx, Dachser, DSV, DPD, TNT, Expeditors), with payment processing handled through a PCI-DSS-certified provider (Unzer). GTM is sales-led complemented by event-driven activity at European general aviation conferences (SEGA 2024, AERO 2025), plus email newsletter and organic social (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube) marketing.

Revenue mechanics are transactional unit-pricing per part on a pay-as-you-go basis, with pricing quote-driven for specific requests and dual-channel factory-new versus surplus offerings providing competitive positioning. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; figures are displayed in EUR or USD depending on customer geography. Ownership is management-led under Shareholder General Manager Wolfgang Dillbaum-Alexius and Managing Director Sabine Lomanns, with no external investors, parent company, or funding rounds identified. No patents, regulatory actions, M&A events, or AI/ML capabilities were disclosed in the source data.

Name

APS Aviation Parts Service

Legal name

APS Aviation Parts Services GmbH

Website

https://aps-aviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APS Aviation Parts Services GmbH is a German-headquartered aviation spare-parts distributor selling factory new and surplus components through two e-commerce storefronts and a worldwide multi-carrier shipping operation, serving aircraft operators and maintenance organizations across the full aircraft lifecycle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Spare Parts Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK), AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) & Critical Spares Logistics (TLADANAL)

Keywords

• Aviation spare parts
• Aircraft components distribution
• Factory new parts
• Surplus aircraft parts
• Aviation MRO supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Factory New Parts Distribution: Sales of factory new aircraft spare parts sourced through the company's distribution network, offering OEM and PMA parts to customers.
2. Surplus Parts Sales: Sales of cost-effective surplus aircraft spare parts from inventory, providing affordable alternatives for aviation maintenance needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

APS Aviation Parts Service distributes and sells aircraft spare parts for general aviation, operating two channels: a distribution shop (shop.aps-aviation.com) offering factory new OEM and PMA parts sourced through its supplier network, and a dedicated surplus parts shop (surplus.aps-aviation.com) providing cost-effective pre-owned components. The company maintains over 90,000 line items on stock and supports customers across the entire aircraft lifecycle from procurement and storage through repair and replacement.

Product overview

APS Aviation Parts Service operates as an aviation spare parts distributor offering two primary channels: a distribution parts shop for factory new parts from OEM and PMA supplier networks, and a separate surplus parts shop for cost-effective pre-owned components. The company maintains over 90,000 line items on stock and supports customers across the entire aircraft lifecycle from procurement through repair and replacement. Product categories span filtration, hardware & hoses, electrical & battery, lubricants & chemicals, lighting, landing gear, wheels & brakes, airframe & structure, engine & accessories, gaskets/O-rings/seals, and ignition systems. The company provides professional advice in 8 languages and ships parts worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Factory New Distribution Parts Factory new aircraft spare parts sourced through the company's extensive distribution network of OEM and PMA suppliers, covering filtration, hardware, electrical, lighting, landing gear, wheels and brakes, airframe, engine accessories, gaskets, and ignition categories. Intended for aircraft operators and maintenance organizations.
• Surplus Parts Cost-effective surplus aircraft spare parts available through a dedicated online shop, providing affordable alternatives for aviation maintenance needs. Sourced from the company's inventory and offered to customers worldwide.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Unzer (formerly Heidelpay)coreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partnership for secure credit card transactions via Payment Link. Unzer is a certified PCI DSS payment service provider.
• UPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary carrier for domestic shipments within Germany.
• DHL ExpresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary carrier for parcel shipments within the EU.
• FedEx, Dachser, DSV, DPD, TNT, ExpeditorssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdditional carrier partnerships for shipments based on package size, weight, special properties (hazardous materials), and delivery location.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SkyGeek: SkyGeek is an online general aviation parts and pilot supplies retailer offering filtration, hardware, electrical, and consumable parts from multiple OEMs — closely mirroring APS's product categories and e-commerce distribution model.
• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty: Aircraft Spruce is a long-established US-based distributor of general aviation parts, pilot supplies, and aircraft components with a large multi-brand catalog and worldwide shipping — directly comparable to APS in product mix, customer base, and e-commerce-led GTM.
• Wicks Aircraft Supply: Wicks is a US distributor specializing in general aviation parts, kits, and components for homebuilders and type-certified aircraft, with a comparable multi-brand catalog and mail-order/e-commerce model to APS.
• Desser Aerospace: Desser Aerospace distributes aircraft tires, tubes, brakes, and related consumables to GA, commercial, and military operators worldwide — comparable as a multi-region aviation parts distributor with similar consumables focus.
• Gulf Coast Avionics: Gulf Coast Avionics is a US-based avionics and aircraft parts distributor and installer, serving GA owners with both new parts and installation services — overlapping APS's avionics, electrical, and GA parts categories.
• Atlanta Air Exchange: Atlanta Air Exchange is a US distributor of new, overhauled, and surplus general aviation parts and engines — directly comparable to APS's combined factory-new and surplus parts strategy.
• Aviation Distribution Network: Aviation Distribution Network is a US-based cooperative of regional aviation parts distributors serving GA and business aviation — comparable to APS as a multi-brand parts distributor serving similar customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• AAR Corp: AAR Corp is a major aerospace aftermarket services provider offering parts distribution, MRO, and integrated supply chain solutions — a broad incumbent with significant overlap in aviation parts distribution to operators and MROs.
• Aviall (Boeing Global Services): Aviall, a Boeing subsidiary, is one of the world's largest aerospace parts distributors serving commercial, business, and general aviation — a broad incumbent that competes with APS across multiple product categories with significantly greater scale and OEM backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/aviationparts
• Facebookfacebook.com/apsgermany
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/aps-aviation-parts-service

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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