Afterglow Aircraft Solutions

What Afterglow Aircraft Solutions does

Afterglow Aircraft Solutions is a privately held U.S. aircraft interior refurbishment and appearance services firm operating under the legal entity Exclusive Flight, LLC. Founded in 2008 and headquartered at Drake Field (KFYV) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a second location at Tulsa International Airport (KTUL), the company specializes in end-to-end cabin refurbishment — complete interior makeovers, custom cabinetry and veneer work, leather refinishing and re-dye, soft-goods upgrades, paint revitalization and detailing, and certified Permagard paint protection with a 5-year warranty. Its work spans a broad aircraft-type matrix that includes Learjet, Cessna Citation, Beechcraft King Air, Beechcraft Premier Jet, Piaggio Avanti, Mitsubishi MU2, Beechcraft Bonanza, Beechcraft Baron, Cirrus SR22, Cessna Twins, and Cessna 185, delivered through a distributed specialist team that travels to client airports in addition to working out of its two permanent bases.

The company runs a bespoke, custom design-led service process: customers submit a project intake form, work with design specialists (not sales staff) to develop digital renderings, approve a custom design, and then Afterglow refurbishes the aircraft. Its technology layer is essentially digital rendering and visualization tooling to support consultation; the core capability is craft execution across cabinetry, upholstery, leather, and paint. The Permagard applicator certification is its principal differentiated service credential, with materials of note including Foglizzo Italian leather, Aeronautica Snow leather, ebony and redwood burl veneers, and high-gloss laminates.

Commercially, Afterglow operates a quote-based, project-priced model with all revenue recognized as one-time project fees. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven, relying on referrals from aircraft owners, brokers, operators, and MROs; portfolio and before-and-after galleries; and SEO-optimized service and quote-request pages. The company has worked across 47 U.S. states and 12+ countries and claims 2,500+ aircraft interiors refurbished over 16+ years. Customers include private owners with single and multi-aircraft relationships and brokerage/MRO intermediaries; a referral partnership exists with Intercontinental Jet Service Corp in Tulsa for cross-referral of avionics upgrades. The company is privately funded with no institutional investors, no M&A activity, and no disclosed financials.

Name

Afterglow Aircraft Solutions

Legal name

Exclusive Flight, LLC

Website

https://afterglowaircraftdetailing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Afterglow Aircraft Solutions (Exclusive Flight, LLC) is a U.S. private aviation services firm providing bespoke aircraft interior refurbishment, custom cabinetry, leather refinishing, paint detailing, and certified Permagard protection, serving aircraft owners, brokers, operators, and MROs across 47 states and 12+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Interior Refurbishment Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Reupholstery and Furniture Repair (811420)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Interiors MRO (Cabin Refurbishment & IFE) (IMABALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabin Interior & IFE MRO (Seats, Galleys, Lavatories, Connectivity) (TLAKAJAF), Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI), Aircraft Painting & Surface Treatment (IMABALAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft interior refurbishment
• Custom aircraft cabinetry
• Aircraft paint protection
• Aircraft leather refinishing
• Aviation interior design

Headquarters

HQ city

Fayetteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Interior Refurbishment Services: Full-service interior refurbishment including seats, cabinets, upholstery panels and more. This is the primary revenue stream, encompassing complete interior makeovers and targeted upgrades.
2. Custom Cabinetry: Veneer or laminate refurbishments, modifications, and repair for aircraft cabinetry. Includes custom executive tables and arm ledges.
3. Paint Revitalization and Detailing: Aircraft paint services including touch-ups, correction, stripe or N-number changes, and full detailing. Positioned as a way to save downtime and money.
4. Permagard Paint Protection: Certified Permagard application with a 5-year warranty. Paint protection service that prolongs paint life and appearance.
5. Leather Refinishing and Soft Goods: Leather repair, refinishing, and re-dye services with ability to change color. Also includes soft-goods upgrades for upholstery panels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Full-service aircraft interior refurbishment for private aircraft, including complete cabin overhauls (seats, cabinets, upholstery, soft goods), custom cabinetry with veneer and laminate work, interior design consultation with digital renders, paint revitalization and detailing, certified Permagard paint protection film application, leather refinishing and re-dye, and aircraft-specific refurbishment programs for popular models such as King Air, Citation, MU2, Piaggio Avanti, and Bonanza.

Product overview

Afterglow Aircraft Solutions is a premium aircraft interior refurbishment and appearance services company operating as a single integrated service offering rather than a modular software platform. The core offering encompasses Complete Interior Refurbishment, Custom Cabinetry, Interior Design Services, Paint Revitalization & Detailing, Permagard Paint Protection, Leather Refinishing, and Soft Goods Upgrades. These services are delivered as a unified process: project intake, custom design approval, refurbishment, and delivery. The company specializes in aircraft-type-specific refurbishments including Mitsubishi MU2, Piaggio Avanti, Beechcraft King Air, Beechcraft Premier Jet, Cessna Citation, Cessna Twin, Beechcraft Bonanza, Cirrus SR22, Learjet, Beechcraft Baron, and Cessna 185 interiors. Services are provided through offices in Fayetteville, AR (home office) and Tulsa, OK, with the company serving clients across 47 US states and 12+ countries. All services are provided by Exclusive Flight, LLC, doing business as Afterglow Aircraft Solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Complete Interior Refurbishment End-to-end cabin refurbishment covering seats, carpets, side panels, headliners, and soft goods for private aircraft owners, brokers, and operators across multiple airframes including Mitsubishi MU2, Piaggio Avanti, Beechcraft King Air, Beechcraft Premier Jet, Cessna Citation, Cessna Twin, Beechcraft Bonanza, Cirrus SR22, Learjet, Beechcraft Baron, and Cessna 185.
• Custom Aircraft Cabinetry
• Interior Design Services
• Paint Revitalization & Detailing
• Permagard Paint Protection
• Leather Refinishing
• Soft Goods Upgrades

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ aircraft interiors completed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• StandardAero: Large aerospace MRO provider with engine, avionics, and interior/paint capabilities across multiple North American sites. Comparable because its component services include aircraft interior refurbishment and custom finishes for business aviation customers, though this is one offering among a much broader MRO portfolio.
• West Star Aviation: Multi-base business aviation MRO provider with dedicated interior, paint, and completions divisions serving Citation, King Air, Challenger, and similar platforms. Comparable to Afterglow because it delivers the same cabin refurbishment, custom cabinetry, and soft-goods services, but as part of a broader maintenance portfolio across several US locations.
• Jet Aviation: Global business aviation services group with interior refurbishment, paint, completions, and MRO across the US, Europe, and Middle East. Comparable to Afterglow because it delivers bespoke cabin interiors for private jet owners, but at a global multi-base scale that competes for the same premium clientele.
• Elliott Aviation: Business aviation services company offering aircraft sales, MRO, avionics, and interior refurbishment. Comparable because its interior division performs the same type of custom cabinetry, upholstery, and cosmetic refurbishment work Afterglow delivers, but with the additional scale of being a full-service Beechcraft/Citation authorized service center.
• Duncan Aviation: One of the largest business aviation MRO networks in North America, offering full interior refurbishment, paint, and completions across multiple fixed bases. Directly comparable because it competes with Afterglow for the same cabin refurbishment and paint correction work on business jets and turboprops, but at much larger scale and with broader mechanical MRO capability.
• GDC Technics: Aerospace completions and modification specialist delivering high-end VIP aircraft interiors, paint, and avionics upgrades. Comparable to Afterglow at the higher end of the refurbishment spectrum, though it operates at the larger completion/STC scale rather than the small-cabin boutique model.

Direct peers

• International Jet Aviation: Independent aircraft services and interior refurbishment specialist serving private aircraft owners with custom cabinetry, soft-goods upgrades, and paint. Closely comparable to Afterglow in size, craft focus, and customer profile (private owners seeking bespoke cabin work).
• Banyan Air Service: Fort Lauderdale-based FBO and aircraft services provider offering interior refurbishment, paint, and avionics to business aviation customers. Comparable to Afterglow because it directly competes in the same cabin refurbishment and paint correction niche for private aircraft owners, particularly on turboprop and light jet platforms.
• Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems: Mid-sized aviation services company providing MRO, avionics, interior, and paint services from regional US bases. Comparable to Afterglow because it serves similar business aviation customers with custom interior and refurbishment work, but with broader mechanical MRO integration.
• Premier Air Center / Hawthorne Global Aviation Services: FBO and aircraft services operation offering interior refurbishment, paint, and detailing at a single regional base. Closely comparable to Afterglow's two-location model, targeting similar private aircraft owners in need of custom interior and cosmetic work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/afterglow-aircraft-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Afterglow Aircraft Solutions