Gehling Flight Technology

What Gehling Flight Technology does

Gehling Flugtechnik GmbH (also styled Gehling Flight Technology) is a privately held German aircraft maintenance, repair, inspection, and restoration provider headquartered at Flugplatz Wenningfeld in Stadtlohn, Germany, with the legal entity registered in Coesfeld (HRB 3297). Founded in mid-1998 as an independent Werft spun out of the predecessor business Hamaland Flugdienst, the company holds dual EASA Part M/ML and LBA Annex I CAMO+ approvals for continuing airworthiness management of piston-engine aircraft up to 5.7 tonnes, plus LBA authorization for complete maintenance across wood, mixed, plastic, and metal airframes, Cessna 208, UL, gliders and motor gliders. The firm is also an Authorized Garmin Dealer and Service Station, an approved Comco-ITB service provider, and an approved training facility for aircraft mechanics and electronics technicians, reflecting a vertically integrated MRO+training+avionics-retail posture.

The core technical offering spans routine maintenance (Wartung), repair (Reparatur) covering engines, avionics, and airframes, scheduled inspections (25/50/100/1000-hour plus custom), full classic-aircraft restoration (Restauration), and complete engine overhaul (Motorüberholung) for Lycoming, Continental, Rotax, and a distinctive portfolio of radial and vintage powerplants including M14P, Ash-62/21, Pratt & Whitney, Wright R1820, Continental R-670, Allison V1710, and Argus As 410. Specialty capabilities are concentrated in legacy and Eastern-bloc airframes such as Antonov AN-2, the Yak family, De Havilland Dove, PZL 106 Kruk, T28 Trojan, Pilatus P2, and Stearman, supported by a 1,800 m² heated hangar with metal/wood/plastic workshops, component repair, and electronics bays, and a 200+ year combined-experience team of 11 employees led by Managing Director Dieter Gehling.

Gehling operates a sales-led, direct B2B/B2C service model targeting private aircraft owners and commercial operators across Germany, Benelux (with a dedicated regional contact), and selected international markets. Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services billed on a pay-as-you-go basis (net 14 days), supplemented by parts and Garmin avionics hardware sales at delivery-day pricing plus shipping/customs. The customer book comprises 450+ active aircraft holders, served through reputation-driven referrals, direct appointment scheduling, and the company's website; there are no disclosed investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and ownership appears to remain with the Gehling family.

Name

Gehling Flight Technology

Legal name

Gehling Flugtechnik GmbH

Website

https://gehling-flugtechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gehling Flugtechnik GmbH is a privately held German EASA/LBA-certified aircraft maintenance, repair, inspection, and restoration provider specializing in piston-engine and classic/vintage aircraft up to 5.7 tonnes, serving 450+ private and commercial owners across Germany, Benelux, and international markets from its Stadtlohn hangar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Avionics & Electronics Repair (Bench Repair) (IMABALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft maintenance services
• Aircraft inspection
• Engine overhaul
• Classic aircraft restoration
• Airworthiness management

Headquarters

HQ city

Stadtlohn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Maintenance Services: Regular and preventive maintenance services for dozens of different aircraft types including piston engine aircraft up to 5700 KG, Cessna 208, UL aircraft, gliders and motor gliders
2. Aircraft Repair Services: Engine, avionics and airframe repairs with in-house expertise for all types of repairs. Quotes provided in advance and timeline communicated
3. Aircraft Inspection Services: 25-hour, 50-hour, 100-hour, 1000-hour inspections and special custom inspections
4. Aircraft Restoration Services: Full restoration of classic aircraft to original condition including classic aircraft such as Antonov AN-2, Yak family, De Havilland, PZL 106, Pilatus P2, Stearman with expertise in old technology like radial engines
5. Engine Overhaul: Complete engine overhaul services for various engine types including Lycoming, Continental, radial engines, and Rotax
6. Parts Sales: Extensive spare parts inventory for many aircraft types and assemblies. Material shipping available with pricing at delivery day rates plus packaging, shipping, freight and customs
7. Garmin Avionics Products: Sales of Garmin aviation electronics as authorized dealer

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gehling Flugtechnik GmbH provides aircraft maintenance, repair, inspection, restoration, and engine overhaul services for general aviation aircraft, including classic/vintage models such as Antonov AN-2, Yak family, De Havilland, and PZL 106. The company also delivers CAMO+ (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation) services for both EASA and Annex I aircraft up to 5.7 tonnes, and operates as an authorized Garmin avionics dealer.

Product overview

Gehling Flugtechnik GmbH is a medium-sized German aviation maintenance company offering a comprehensive suite of aircraft services. The core offering consists of maintenance (Wartung), repair (Reparatur), inspection (Inspektion), restoration (Restauration), and engine overhaul (Motorüberholung) services. The company also provides specialized CAMO+ (Continuing Airworthiness Management) services for both EASA and Annex I aircraft up to 5.7t. Additional specialized services include ultralight aircraft services and avionics systems maintenance. As an Authorized Garmin Dealer and Service Station, the company also offers avionics sales and service. The company is approved by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) and EASA, and serves over 450 aircraft owners across Germany and internationally, specializing particularly in classic and vintage aircraft including Antonov AN-2, Yak family, De Havilland Dove, PZL 106 Kruk, T28 Trojan, and Stearman.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Maintenance (Wartung)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 450 aircraft holders served in Germany and abroad
• +1 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.

• GarmincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Garmin dealer status enabling sales and service of Garmin aviation electronics and navigation equipment. Company displays Garmin authorized dealer logo and marketing materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• StandardAero: Major global MRO provider with engine and airframe services across business aviation, helicopters, and industrial power. Comparable through its general aviation maintenance and engine overhaul capabilities.
• Lufthansa Technik: Global aerospace MRO incumbent serving commercial, business, and general aviation. Overlaps with Gehling's MRO function but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple platforms.

Regional players

• Euravia Engineering: UK-based EASA Part 145 MRO specializing in Pratt & Whitney Canada engines and King Air / Learjet platforms. Comparable as a mid-sized, specialized European MRO with deep engine expertise.
• Finesse Aviation: Netherlands-based MRO offering maintenance, inspections, and avionics for piston and light turbine aircraft. Comparable in size and product mix, and relevant as a Benelux regional benchmark given Gehling's existing Benelux customer activity.
• AERO Group (Aerodata / AERO Maintenance): Mid-sized German MRO focused on business and general aviation maintenance, repair, and avionics installations. Comparable services but typically larger fleets and broader geographic coverage.

Direct peers

• Rheinland Air Service (RAS): German-based MRO provider offering aircraft maintenance, repair, and inspection services for general aviation. Highly comparable in scope (maintenance, repair, inspection), geography (Germany), and customer profile (private and commercial GA operators).
• Meier Motors: German engine overhaul specialist serving Lycoming, Continental, and radial engines. Directly comparable to Gehling's engine overhaul stream and its radial/classic engine expertise.
• Flugtechnik Kassel: German aircraft maintenance facility offering EASA Part M/Subpart G maintenance across general aviation piston aircraft. Comparable in regulatory standing and target customer base.
• Air-Service Wildgruber: Family-run German MRO specializing in maintenance, repair, and inspection of piston and turbine aircraft. Comparable in size, ownership structure, and full-service general aviation MRO offering.

Others

• Garmin International (Authorized Dealer Network): Garmin operates the authorized dealer and service station program through which Gehling sells and services avionics. Relevant as the ecosystem partner whose product roadmap directly drives a portion of Gehling's revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gehling-flugtechnik-gmbh

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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