Airmaster Propellers
Airmaster Propellers Limited manufactures modular constant speed propeller systems for light sport, experimental, and certified aircraft. The Auckland, New Zealand-based company sells globally through direct sales and resellers, partnering with Rotax, Whirlwind, Sensenich, and Maxon.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersAuckland, New Zealand
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Airmaster Propellers does
Airmaster Propellers Limited is a New Zealand-based manufacturer of variable pitch, constant speed propeller systems for light aircraft. The company is headquartered in Auckland and serves pilots and owners of light sport, experimental, kit-built, and certified aircraft globally, with end-customer activity spanning New Zealand, the United States, Russia, Finland, Australia, Slovenia, Latvia, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine. Distribution runs through direct sales at the Auckland head office and a network of registered international resellers, with no public pricing — quotes are generated per configuration.
The product portfolio centers on modular constant speed propeller systems built around interchangeable hubs (AP330, AP332, AP340, AP420, AP430, AP431H, AP433, AP521, AP523, AP533 series), composite blades sourced from partner manufacturers (Whirlwind X-Core carbon, Sensenich foam core carbon, Warpdrive, Bolly, Kiev, Sterna), and the AC200 digital governor/controller. The hub mechanism uses a single piece hub shell with steel retention parts and custom Maxon (Switzerland) servo drives to deliver precise pitch adjustment across a 10–89 degree range, with optional feathering and reversing configurations. Systems are configured for specific engine families including Rotax 912/914/915/916, Lycoming O-235, Jabiru 2200/3300, and UL Power UL350iS/UL390iS, with adapter coverage extended to Limbach, Aeromomentum, EdgePerformance, Rotec, Turbotech, Skytrax, and other engines.
Revenue is generated through hardware sales of complete propeller systems, individual components (hubs, blades, spinners, sliprings, extensions, controllers, spare parts), and customized solutions for unusual aircraft configurations. OEM relationships with aircraft manufacturers including Aeroprakt, Lancair, Pipistrel, Rans, and Tecnam support factory or approved propeller options, and blade supply partnerships with Whirlwind, Sensenich, and Warpdrive ensure access to premier composite blade technology. Airmaster Propellers Ltd is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the supplied record.
Airmaster Propellers firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Airmaster Propellers
- Legal name
- Airmaster Propellers Ltd
- Website
- https://propellor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Airmaster Propellers Limited manufactures modular constant speed propeller systems for light sport, experimental, and certified aircraft. The Auckland, New Zealand-based company sells globally through direct sales and resellers, partnering with Rotax, Whirlwind, Sensenich, and Maxon.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Airmaster Propellers industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aircraft Propeller Systems
- NAICS
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
- SIC
- Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Propellers, Rotors & Open-Rotor Propulsors (IMABADAI)
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Where Airmaster Propellers is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Auckland
- HQ country
- New Zealand
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Airmaster Propellers business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Propeller System Sales: Sale of complete constant speed propeller systems including hub, blades, spinner, controller, and accessories. Systems are sold as complete units configured for specific aircraft and engine combinations.
- Propeller Components: Sale of individual components including hubs, blades, controllers, extensions, spinners, sliprings, tools, and spare parts for maintenance and replacement.
- Customized Solutions: Custom propeller solutions built utilizing wide range of component parts when existing products are not suitable. Each component available in wide variety of configurations.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Airmaster Propellers product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Airmaster Propellers Ltd manufactures variable pitch, constant speed propeller systems for light aircraft. The offering consists of modular propeller systems built from configurable hubs (AP series), composite blades sourced from partner manufacturers (Whirlwind, Sensenich, Warpdrive), the AC200 electronic governor/controller, and supporting components including spinners, sliprings, extensions, adapters and configuration software. Systems are configured for specific engine families (Rotax, Lycoming, Jabiru, ULPower, Limbach, Aeromomentum and others) and use cases including STOL, cross-country, amphibious and high-speed flight.
Product overview
Airmaster Propellers is a manufacturer of high-performance constant speed propeller systems for light aircraft. The product portfolio centers on modular propeller systems comprising interchangeable hubs (AP330, AP332, AP340, AP420, AP430, AP431H, AP433, AP521, AP523, AP533 series), composite blades from partner manufacturers (Whirlwind X-Core carbon, Sensenich foam core carbon, Warpdrive, Bolly, Kiev, Sterna), the AC200 digital governor/controller for pitch regulation, and supporting components including spinners, sliprings, extensions, and adapters. Systems are designed for specific engine families (Rotax 912/914/915/916, Lycoming O-235, Jabiru, ULPower UL350iS/UL390iS, Limbach, Aeromomentum) and aircraft types (STOL, cross-country, speed, amphibious). The company offers customization options and partners with blade manufacturers to provide optimized performance across aviation applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Airmaster AP332 Propeller System
- Airmaster AP330 Propeller System
- Airmaster AP340 Propeller System
- Airmaster AP420 Propeller System
- Airmaster AP430 Propeller System
- Airmaster AP433 Propeller System
- Airmaster AP521 Propeller System
- Airmaster AP523 Propeller System
- Airmaster AP431H Propeller System
- AC200 Electronic Governor/Controller
Quantifiable outcome
- Takeoff distance reduced by up to 30%
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Airmaster Propellers
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Airmaster Propellers technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Airmaster Propellers partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Whirlwind Propellers (USA)corePremier blade manufacturer supplying composite blades for Airmaster propeller systems. Partnership provides Whirlwind blades in various profiles (W, R, L series) optimized for different aircraft applications including cruising, STOL, and speed configurations.
- Sensenich (USA)corePremier blade manufacturer providing composite blades including B, C, E, K, J profiles for Airmaster systems. Sensenich propellers use internal pressure, closed mold system for maximum strength and durability.
- Warpdrive (USA)coreBlade manufacturer supplying solid composite construction blades in N and T profiles for Airmaster propeller systems.
- Maxon Motors (Switzerland)coreUltra precision servo drive supplier custom made for Airmaster by Maxon motors. Features high torque densities, precision metal gear heads, and laser welded stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance.
- Rotax (BRP)coreMajor engine manufacturer whose engines (912, 912S, 912ULS, 914, 915, 916 series) are commonly paired with Airmaster propeller systems. Airmaster has extensive product range optimized for Rotax powerplants.
- AeropraktminorUkrainian aircraft manufacturer whose models (A-20, A-22, A-24, A-33, A-36, A-37) commonly feature Airmaster propellers as factory or approved options.
- LancairminorNorth American aircraft company based in Texas producing Lancair 235, 320, and other models with Airmaster propeller specifications.
- PipistrelminorSlovenian aircraft manufacturer founded in 1989 by Ivo Boscarol. Airmaster has specified propeller selections for the Virus SW model.
- RansminorKansas USA aircraft design and build company producing S-6, S-7, S-19, S-21 models with Airmaster propeller specifications.
- TecnamminorItalian aircraft manufacturer whose P92, P2002, P2008 models commonly use Airmaster propellers.
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Airmaster Propellers competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sensenich Propeller: US manufacturer of composite wood and carbon-fiber propellers for Rotax, Lycoming and other light aircraft engines. Both a direct competitor and an existing blade supplier to Airmaster, making it a particularly close comparable.
- Warp Drive Propellers: US manufacturer of solid composite propeller blades for experimental and light aircraft. Both a partner supplier to Airmaster and a direct competitor in composite blades for the same niche.
- MT-Propeller: German manufacturer of constant-speed propeller systems widely fitted to Rotax-powered LSAs, UL aircraft and similar light platforms — directly overlapping Airmaster's core market, engine compatibility list and customer base.
- Duc Propellers: French propeller manufacturer producing ground-adjustable and in-flight adjustable composite propellers for Rotax and UL Power engines, directly competing with Airmaster in the European LSA/UL market.
- Whirlwind Propellers: US manufacturer of carbon-fiber composite propellers for experimental and LSAs, supplying blades to Airmaster and selling competing propeller systems to the same Rotax/Jabiru/Lycoming customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Hartzell Propeller: One of the largest US propeller manufacturers, supplying constant-speed propellers and governors across certified general aviation, business and light aircraft. Directly comparable to Airmaster as a propeller-systems supplier, but at much greater scale and across a broader power and certification envelope.
- Kelly Aerospace: US aftermarket and OEM supplier of aircraft propellers, governors and related components. Overlaps with Airmaster in governors and replacement propeller systems for general aviation, though Kelly serves a broader power range.
- McCauley Propeller Systems (Textron Aviation): Textron-owned propeller OEM supplying certified general aviation and light aircraft. Comparable in product category (propeller systems) but operates at significantly larger scale and through Textron's airframer relationships (Cessna, Beechcraft).
Emerging players
- Neuform Propeller: German manufacturer of three-blade composite constant-speed propellers for Rotax-powered LSAs and ultralights, competing in a narrower niche of Airmaster's product range.
Regional players
- Bolly Propellers: Australian composite propeller manufacturer serving the regional Australasian light aircraft market with comparable Rotax-focused products. Smaller scale and regional concentration make it a less direct global competitor than the US/EU players.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Airmaster Propellers leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Airmaster Propellers funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Airmaster Propellers M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Airmaster Propellers
What does Airmaster Propellers do?
Airmaster Propellers Ltd manufactures variable pitch, constant speed propeller systems for light aircraft. The offering consists of modular propeller systems built from configurable hubs (AP series), composite blades sourced from partner manufacturers (Whirlwind, Sensenich, Warpdrive), the AC200 electronic governor/controller, and supporting components including spinners, sliprings, extensions, adapters and configuration software. Systems are configured for specific engine families (Rotax, Lycoming, Jabiru, ULPower, Limbach, Aeromomentum and others) and use cases including STOL, cross-country, amphibious and high-speed flight.
Is Airmaster Propellers a public or private company?
Airmaster Propellers is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Airmaster Propellers founded?
Airmaster Propellers was founded in -1. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Airmaster Propellers based?
Airmaster Propellers is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, in the Oceania region.
How does Airmaster Propellers make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Propeller System Sales are the primary driver. The others are propeller Components and customized Solutions.
Who are Airmaster Propellers's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sensenich Propeller, Warp Drive Propellers, MT-Propeller, Duc Propellers and Whirlwind Propellers. Broad incumbents are Hartzell Propeller, Kelly Aerospace and McCauley Propeller Systems (Textron Aviation). Neuform Propeller is listed as an emerging player. Bolly Propellers is listed as a regional player.
Does Airmaster Propellers have an API?
No public API is recorded for Airmaster Propellers.
What industry is Airmaster Propellers in?
Airmaster Propellers's product category is Aircraft Propeller Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABADAI, Propellers, Rotors & Open-Rotor Propulsors. Its NAICS code is 336413 and its SIC code is 3724.