What Advanced Aero does

Advance Aero Inc. operates a FAA Part 145-certified (certificate #JK5R965M) and AS9100D-certified aviation repair station out of a 33,000 square foot facility at 135 East Harrison Street in Mooresville, Indiana. Founded in 1984 and incorporated in 2008 after the 2003 purchase by Todd and Christine Wilson, the company employs 20+ skilled technicians and delivers maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial, corporate, and private aircraft — including flight controls, interior components, structural repairs, AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency response, and Mobile Repair Team deployment.

The firm's core technology stack is built around precision aerospace manufacturing: multi-axis CNC machining (four HAAS mills including VF1/VF3/VF7, HAAS SL20 lathe, FLOW Mach II 2030C waterjet, ROCTECH RC1530S-ATC router), sheet metal fabrication (CNC pressbrake, English wheel, hydraulic press, slip roller), composite fabrication (aluminum honeycomb, aramid fabrics, carbon fiber, fiberglass, prepreg with vacuum bagging and oven curing), aircraft-grade welding to AWS D17.1 (MIG, TIG, spot), bench and wet assembly, and finishing/paint including ALODINE. Revenue is generated through professional services (MRO labor, fabrication, modification, finishing) and hardware parts sales, priced on a quote-based, project-specific model.

Commercially, Advance Aero pursues B2B enterprise field sales targeting aviation operators in the Midwest and broader North America, with documented enterprise customers across the AAR ecosystem — AAR Corporation, Eagle Creek Aviation Services / Naples Jet Center, and AAR Engineering Services — alongside corporate jet and private owner segments. The firm is a member of ARSA (Aeronautical Repair Station Association). On April 22, 2026, L2 Aviation acquired Advance Aero to bring manufacturing processes in-house as part of L2's vertical integration strategy in avionics integration and aircraft modification services.

Name

Advanced Aero

Legal name

Advance Aero Inc.

Website

https://advanceaeroinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advance Aero Inc. is an FAA Part 145-certified (AS9100D) aerospace MRO and precision manufacturing firm in Mooresville, Indiana, serving commercial, corporate, and private aviation operators with repair, fabrication, composite, CNC machining, welding, and AOG services; acquired by L2 Aviation in April 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interiors MRO (Cabin Refurbishment & IFE) (IMABALAH), Commercial Airframe MRO (Heavy Checks & Structural) (IMABALAA), Modifications, STC & Retrofit Integration (IMABALAM)

Keywords

• Aircraft MRO services
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Composite fabrication
• CNC machining services
• Sheet metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Mooresville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MRO Services: Maintenance, repair and overhaul services for commercial, corporate and private aircraft including flight controls, interior components, structural repairs, and emergency AOG services
2. Aircraft Fabrication and Modification: Custom fabrication services including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, composite fabrication, assembly and welding for aircraft modifications
3. Parts Manufacturing: Precision aerospace parts manufacturing and distribution for aviation clients
4. Finishing Services: Aircraft paint services including ALODINE, primer, and paint finishing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Advance Aero is an FAA-certified aviation repair station that provides aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), aerospace composite manufacturing, custom fabrication, and modification services for commercial, corporate and private aircraft. Operating from a 33,000 sq ft facility in Mooresville, Indiana, the company delivers vertically integrated services including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, composite fabrication, welding (AWS D17.1 certified), assembly, finishing/painting, and expedited AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency repair support.

Product overview

Advance Aero is a precision aerospace manufacturing and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) service provider operating as a single unified offering. The company delivers integrated aircraft services through its core product lines: Aircraft MRO Services (encompassing flight control repairs, interior component repairs, and consumable maintenance), Aircraft Fabrication and Modification (featuring CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, composite fabrication, assembly, and welding), and Aircraft Finishing Services (ALODINE, primer, and paint). Founded in 1984 and operating from a 33,000 square foot FAA-certified repair station in Mooresville, Indiana, the company serves commercial, corporate, and private aircraft clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Comprehensive aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services including structural repair, flight controls, interior components, welding, machining, assembly, composite repair, sheet metal repair, and finishing/painting, delivered to commercial, corporate and private aircraft operators.
• Aircraft Fabrication and Modification Aircraft fabrication and modification services encompassing CNC fabrication, composite fabrication, aircraft overhaul and assembly, and aircraft welding and repair.
• Flight Control Repair, Rebuild, Re-Skin, Overhaul Structural and composite repairs on flight controls including flaps, elevators, ailerons, fairings, and slats, with expedited lead times for aviation operators.
• Aircraft Interior Solutions and Parts Repairs on interior aircraft components including lavatories, galleys, windscreens, entry doors, sidewalls, overhead bins, and floor panels.
• CNC Machining Precision CNC machining services including CNC vertical machining centers with 4th axis capability, CNC turning center, CNC waterjet, and CNC router for aerospace-grade components.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication and Repairs Sheet metal fabrication using flow waterjet, hydraulic CNC pressbrake, English wheel, hydraulic press, slip roller, and manual brakes for tight tolerance aerospace components.
• Aerospace Composite Manufacturing Composite manufacturing for aircraft including tooling, layup, vacuum bagging, oven curing, and debagging/trimming with materials such as aluminum honeycomb, aramid fabrics, carbon fiber, and fiberglass.
• Aircraft Overhaul and Assembly Standard bench top assembly and wet assembly with primer or adhesives, utilizing rivets, nutplates, bushings, bearings, inserts, hi-loks, and screws for aerospace components.
• Aircraft Welding and Repair Aircraft grade welding services including MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), and spot welding per AWS D17.1 standards.
• Aircraft Paint and Finishing Services Full paint shop services including ALODINE, primer, and paint finishing for aircraft.
• Consumable Maintenance Specialized repair services including NDT Liquid Penetrant Inspection, heat treat, and cadmium plating for aerospace components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expedited lead times for AOG (Aircraft on Ground) situations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• L2 AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026L2 Aviation, a global supplier of avionics integration, certification, and aircraft modification services, acquired Advance Aero on April 22, 2026. The acquisition strengthens L2 Aviation's vertical integration by bringing critical manufacturing processes in-house. Advance Aero operates as part of L2 Aviation's manufacturing organization with integration efforts underway to align systems, processes, and quality standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jet Aviation: Global business aviation services company providing MRO, completions, and FBO services. Comparable full-stack MRO offerings targeting the same corporate and private jet operators.
• West Star Aviation: Independent business aircraft MRO provider with multiple US locations offering airframe, engine, interior, paint, and avionics services. Closely comparable in service mix and customer base to Advance Aero.
• Comlux Completion: Business aviation completion and MRO services provider specializing in VIP aircraft interiors, modifications, and maintenance. Overlaps with Advance Aero's interior refurbishment and modification work.
• Elliott Aviation: Multi-location business aviation MRO offering airframe, avionics, engine, and interior services for corporate jets. Comparable scale and customer overlap with Advance Aero.
• Duncan Aviation: Large independent business aviation MRO network with full-service airframe, avionics, interior, and paint capabilities across multiple US facilities. Direct competitor in the corporate/business jet MRO segment Advance Aero serves.
• L2 Aviation: Now Advance Aero's parent company, L2 Aviation provides global avionics integration, certification, and aircraft modification services. Most directly comparable as the entity that acquired Advance Aero to bring flight control manufacturing in-house.

Broad incumbents

• StandardAero: Large-scale MRO provider offering airframe, engine, component, and interior services across business, commercial, and military aviation. Much broader scope but overlapping in business jet MRO and component manufacturing.
• AAR Corporation: Major aerospace and defense aftermarket services provider with MRO, parts distribution, and integrated solutions. Advance Aero's named enterprise customer and a broad incumbent competing in adjacent aerospace services.

Regional players

• Green Aerospace Manufacturing: Smaller aerospace precision machining and fabrication shop serving regional MRO customers with CNC machining and sheet metal work. Comparable capability profile at similar scale to Advance Aero.

Emerging players

• Aerospace Turbine Rotables (AeTR): Specialized aerospace MRO focused on component repair, overhaul, and parts distribution. Comparable niche focus on aerospace component repair and parts manufacturing similar to Advance Aero's parts business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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