Pro Aero Aviation

What Pro Aero Aviation does

Pro Aero Aviation is a Transport Canada-certified (AMO 15-82) piston engine overhaul and repair shop headquartered in Kamloops, British Columbia, specializing in Lycoming and Continental powerplants used in general aviation aircraft. The company operates as the overhaul and repair arm of the Progressive Air Group of Companies, alongside Progressive Air Services (Canada's largest privately owned aviation parts distributor carrying OEM lines such as Lycoming, Continental, Champion, and Tempest) and Aero Sport Power, which sells experimental engines and runs a build school for homebuilders. Cumulative track record disclosed includes 2,500+ engine overhauls, 1,500+ accessories overhauled, and 150+ build school programs, supported by a team with FAA-rated A&P credentials and 200+ years of combined experience.

The business runs a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market model targeting individual aircraft owners, experimental builders, and a small set of commercial customers such as Cub Crafters. Standard overhaul lead times run 10-14 weeks, with an Engine Exchange Program offering shorter timelines on pre-overhauled units, and parts are also accessible through an online storefront. Revenue is generated from overhaul labor and parts, parts distribution margins, exchange engine sales, and build school fees, with the operation claiming global shipping reach for overhauled engines and parts.

There is no public disclosure of revenue, funding, or headcount trajectory. The company appears to be a privately held, founder/owner-operated specialty MRO with a regulated moat (AMO certification), concentrated product focus on two engine families, and a structurally integrated parts-plus-service model through the parent group.

Name

Pro Aero Aviation

Legal name

Pro Aero Aviation Ltd

Website

https://proaeroav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pro Aero Aviation is a Transport Canada-certified piston engine overhaul shop in Kamloops, BC, specializing in Lycoming and Continental engines for general aviation owners, builders, and small commercial customers within the Progressive Air Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Engine Maintenance Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Kits & Experimental Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAJ), Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE)

Keywords

• Piston engine overhaul
• Aircraft parts distribution
• Aviation engine repair
• Experimental engine building
• Aircraft maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kamloops

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Piston Aircraft Engine Parts & Accessories: Supply of OEM Lycoming and Continental piston engine parts, consumables, accessories, factory new engines, and certified fully-overhauled engines.
2. Engine Overhaul & Repair Services: Complete engine overhauls and repairs performed by qualified technicians. 10-14 week lead times on engine overhauls.
3. Build School Programs: Custom aircraft engine building programs where customers work alongside technicians to build their own engines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pro Aero Aviation is a Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization specializing in the overhaul and repair of Lycoming and Continental piston aircraft engines. The company operates an engine exchange program, distributes aircraft parts through sister company Progressive Air Services, and designs custom experimental engines through Aero Sport Power. A Build School program teaches customers how to assemble their own engines.

Product overview

Pro Aero Aviation is part of the Progressive Air Group of Companies, which includes Progressive Air Services Ltd, Pro Aero Aviation Ltd, and Aero Sport Power Ltd. Collectively offering over 200 years of experience. Pro Aero Aviation handles piston engine overhauls and repairs, Progressive Air Services provides parts distribution and is Canada's largest private parts provider, and Aero Sport Power delivers experimental piston engine customization and build capabilities. The portfolio includes engine overhauls (new, overhauled, repaired), non-destructive testing, inspection, aircraft parts and service, plus a build school program for custom engine assembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pro Aero Aviation Engine Overhaul & Repair

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-14 week lead times on engine overhauls

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty: Large general aviation parts distributor carrying Lycoming and Continental engine components plus broader airframe and accessory parts. Comparable on parts distribution but with a far broader SKU catalog.
• Superior Air Parts: Manufacturer of FAA-PMA engine components and cylinder assemblies for Lycoming engines. Overlaps with parts distribution to piston owners and experimental builders.
• PlanePower (a HEICO Aerospace division): Provider of factory-new and overhauled Lycoming/Continental engines via exchange programs. Comparable on engine exchange and certified overhauled engine offerings to MROs and owners.
• Lycoming Engines: OEM manufacturer of piston aircraft engines and supplier of parts and overhaul manuals. Key supplier relationship and indirect competitor via authorized service centers.
• Continental Aerospace Technologies: OEM manufacturer of Continental piston aircraft engines. Like Lycoming, a key supplier and indirect competitor through its authorized distributor/service network.
• Engine Components International (ECI Aerospace): Manufacturer of FAA-PMA replacement cylinders and engine components for Lycoming and Continental engines. Comparable as a piston engine parts supplier to MROs and owners.

Direct peers

• Air Repair & Accessories: Piston engine overhaul and repair facility for Lycoming and Continental platforms. Closely comparable service offering targeting general aviation operators.
• Preferred Airparts: US-based Lycoming and Continental piston engine parts distributor and overhaul shop. Highly comparable as a piston parts/MRO peer serving the same customer base with overlapping product lines.
• RAM Aircraft: Engine overhaul and parts provider specializing in Lycoming and Continental piston engines. Direct competitor in the piston engine MRO and exchange market.
• Covington Aircraft Engines: Piston engine overhaul, repair, and exchange provider. Comparable as a US-based piston engine MRO specialist competing for the same owner-operator customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ProAeroAviation

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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