General Aviation Import Export

What General Aviation Import Export does

Airimex is a Vietnamese import-export and distribution company that has supplied aviation and oil & gas equipment for over 30 years. Publicly listed on the Hanoi Stock Exchange under ticker ARM and headquartered in Hanoi with a branch in Ho Chi Minh City, the company operates as an authorized distributor for multiple international manufacturers, serving enterprise customers in the Vietnam aviation industry and adjacent industrial markets.

The company's product and service portfolio spans seven lines: aircraft engines, equipment and spare parts; airport ground support equipment (GSE); in-flight service products; specialized logistics services for Vietnam Airlines; oil & gas equipment and supplies acting as representative of world-renowned manufacturers; miscellaneous industrial equipment; and an ancillary office-leasing operation in central Hanoi. Distribution is conducted through direct B2B enterprise sales to airlines, airports, and oil & gas operators, with no publicly disclosed pricing and quote-based contracts. The technology stack is conventional trading and distribution; there are no proprietary software platforms, AI/ML capabilities, or digital product lines evidenced.

Airimex's business model combines one-time hardware sales (aviation and oil & gas equipment), professional services (logistics for Vietnam Airlines), and recurring rental income (Hanoi office leasing). Its go-to-market relies on long-tenured customer relationships, authorized-distributor contracts with international OEMs, and investor relations communications appropriate to its listed-company status. Competitive positioning rests on its three-decade track record, its stated 10+ year leadership in airport equipment across Vietnam and the Indochina region, and its distribution agreements with international manufacturers — though the business has no disclosed proprietary technology and limited recent strategic catalysts beyond routine corporate governance and reporting activity.

Name

General Aviation Import Export

Legal name

General Aviation Import - Export JSC

Website

https://airimex.vn

Company type

Public

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airimex is a Vietnamese publicly listed (Hanoi Stock Exchange: ARM) import-export and distribution company that supplies aircraft engines, spare parts, airport ground support equipment, in-flight products, logistics, and oil & gas equipment to enterprise customers, primarily the Vietnam aviation industry including Vietnam Airlines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Equipment Distribution and Trading

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Business & General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAC)

Keywords

• Aviation equipment distribution
• Aircraft engine supply
• Airport ground support equipment
• Aviation import export
• Oil and gas equipment trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aviation Equipment Trading: Import, export, and distribution of aircraft engines, equipment, spare parts, and airport ground support equipment. Serves as authorized distributor for various international manufacturers.
2. Logistics Services: Handles logistics services for aircraft equipment, engines, spare parts, and in-flight service products for Vietnam Airlines and other customers.
3. Oil & Gas Distribution: Distributor and representative of world-renowned manufacturers of equipment and supplies for oil and gas industry.
4. Office Leasing: Provides high-quality office spaces for lease in central Hanoi area.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

General Aviation Import - Export JSC (Airimex) imports, exports, and distributes aircraft engines, equipment, spare parts, and airport ground support equipment, primarily serving the Vietnamese aviation industry with Vietnam Airlines as a key customer. The company also acts as an authorized distributor for international oil & gas equipment manufacturers, provides specialized logistics services for aviation equipment, and leases office space in Hanoi.

Product overview

General Aviation Import - Export JSC (Airimex) operates as a diversified trading and services company with a portfolio of seven distinct product and service lines. The core business centers on aviation-related products including aircraft engines, equipment, and spare parts supply; airport ground support equipment; and in-flight service products. These are complemented by logistics services for aircraft equipment and Vietnam Airlines, oil and gas equipment distribution representing international manufacturers, miscellaneous equipment supplies, and office leasing. The company serves primarily the Vietnam aviation industry while maintaining a leading position in airport equipment across the Indochina region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Engine, Equipment and Parts Supply of aircraft engines, equipment, and spare parts for a wide range of aircraft, leveraging over 30 years of industry experience; targets airlines and aviation operators.
• Airport Ground Support Equipment Airport equipment and solutions including ground support equipment; Airimex maintains a leading market position in Vietnam and the Indochina region for the past decade in this category.
• In-Flight Service Products Products and supplies for in-flight services; Airimex is positioned as one of the top suppliers to the Vietnam aviation industry in this category.
• Logistics Service Logistics handling for aircraft equipment, engines, spare parts, and in-flight service items, primarily serving Vietnam Airlines and other clients.
• Oil & Gas Equipment and Supplies Distribution and representation of equipment and supplies from internationally recognized manufacturers for the oil and gas industry.
• Other Equipment and Supplies Various other equipment and supplies forming part of Airimex's diversified product portfolio.
• Office for Lease High-quality office spaces available for lease in central Hanoi, providing Airimex an additional recurring revenue stream.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vietnam AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVietnam Airlines is a key customer and partner for Airimex. The company handles logistics services for aircraft equipment, engines, spare parts and in-flight service products for Vietnam Airlines.
• International Aviation Equipment ManufacturerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirimex serves as distributor and representative of various world-renowned manufacturers of equipment and supplies for aviation and oil & gas industries.
• VATM (Air Navigation of Vietnam)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation shown as partner with collaboration in aviation services and operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO): Hong Kong-based aviation MRO and aircraft parts services group serving Asia-Pacific carriers. Comparable to Airimex in supplying aviation equipment and services to Asian airlines, with deeper MRO depth but similar regional focus.
• HEICO Corporation: US-based aerospace parts distribution and FAA-PMA manufacturing company. Comparable to Airimex in supplying aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment to airlines and MRO providers, with similar quality-control and aftermarket positioning.
• SIA Engineering Company: Singapore-based aviation MRO and line-maintenance services provider with joint ventures across Asia. Comparable to Airimex in serving Asian airline customers with aviation equipment support and adjacent services, though more MRO-centric.
• China Aviation Supplies Holding Company: Chinese state-owned aviation parts and equipment trading company serving Chinese carriers. Comparable to Airimex as an aviation equipment trading and distribution house supporting domestic airline customers, though anchored in the much larger China market.
• AAR Corp: US-listed aviation aftermarket services and parts distribution company serving airlines and OEMs globally. Directly comparable to Airimex in distributing aviation parts, GSE, and MRO supply to airline customers, though at much larger scale and broader geography.

Others

• Vietnam Airlines: Vietnam's flag carrier and Airimex's primary customer, not a direct competitor. Included as an ecosystem participant because of the deep buyer-seller relationship, co-located offices in HCMC, and shared logistics services framework.

Broad incumbents

• Aviall (Boeing subsidiary): Wholly-owned Boeing subsidiary providing aviation parts distribution worldwide — the largest aftermarket parts distributor. Comparable to Airimex in distributing aviation parts to airlines and MROs, though operating at massive scale and as an OEM-affiliated entity.
• AVIC International Holding: Chinese aviation and trading conglomerate with aviation parts and equipment businesses. Comparable to Airimex in aviation trading/distribution and adjacent services, though operating at conglomerate scale with state-owned backing.

Emerging players

• Magnetic MRO: Estonian-headquartered aviation MRO and component services company with operations across Europe and Asia. Comparable to Airimex in providing aviation parts support and MRO-adjacent services to regional carriers, with similar emerging-market positioning.
• FL Technics: Lithuanian-headquartered aviation MRO and parts services group with operations across CIS and Southeast Asia. Comparable to Airimex in regional aviation equipment supply and adjacent services to carriers in Eastern/emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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