CAPS - Civil Aviation Parts Supply

What CAPS - Civil Aviation Parts Supply does

CAPS - Civil Aviation Parts Supply is a privately held UK-based distributor of aircraft spare parts and components, headquartered in Marple, Stockport, United Kingdom. The company supplies mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, avionic, structural, consumables, rotable, and PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) parts exclusively for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, offering both scheduled supply and 24/7 Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) emergency response. Its core customers are commercial airlines and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organisations, with publicly cited testimonials from airBaltic, SAS, and KLM.

Beyond parts distribution, CAPS operates four distinct revenue streams: direct spare parts sales (hardware), repair management services through a network of EASA/FAA-certified workshop partners (professional services), aviation asset trading and exchange of engines, landing gear, and APUs (transaction fees), and stock management services that monetise slow-moving customer inventory. Pricing is quote-based, determined by part, aircraft type, urgency, and quantity, with no publicly disclosed tiered structure. The company holds an ASA-100 aerospace supplier quality certification, the primary regulated credential relevant to its market.

CAPS runs a direct B2B sales motion via phone, LinkedIn, and industry exhibitions, with no intermediary channels or marketplace presence. The company is small, with seven employees and four named directors across sales, quality, operations, and customer service. There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform, no funding history, no acquisition activity, and no public revenue figures; customer logos are surfaced only as testimonials, not as anchored contract references.

Name

CAPS - Civil Aviation Parts Supply

Legal name

CAPS

Website

https://caps.aero

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CAPS is a UK-based, privately held distributor of Airbus and Boeing spare parts and components, supplying scheduled and 24/7 AOG parts to commercial airlines and MROs worldwide from its Marple, Stockport headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Parts Distribution

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 industry

PRIMARYIMABALAK

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Aerospace MRO, Repair & Overhaul (Aftermarket)

SECONDARYTLAKAJAK

Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (Aviation MRO)

SECONDARYTLADANAL

AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) & Critical Spares Logistics

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Expedited Freight Services

Keywords

• Aircraft spare parts
• Aviation parts distribution
• AOG parts supply
• Airline maintenance services
• Aircraft component trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Marple, Stockport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of aircraft spare parts and components including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, avionic, structures, consumables, rotables, and PMA parts for Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Both scheduled supply and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency supply.
2. Repair Management Services: Managing and supervising the entire parts repair process by partnering with EASA/FAA-certified workshops. Covers engines, landing gear, and APU repair management including logistics, documentation, and quality assurance.
3. Asset Trading & Exchange: Aviation asset management including acquisition, sales, and exchange of engines, landing gear, and APUs.
4. Stock Management Services: Analyzing customer stock and improving cashflow by turning slow moving inventory into cash.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CAPS supplies aircraft spare parts and components (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, avionic, structures, consumables, rotables, and PMA parts) for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, including scheduled and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency supply. The company also manages engine, landing gear, and APU repair through EASA/FAA-certified workshop partnerships, handles aviation asset trading and exchange, and offers stock management to help customers convert slow-moving inventory into cash.

Product overview

CAPS is a global supplier of aircraft spare parts and components offering a comprehensive portfolio of aviation services. The core offering centers on spare parts supply for Airbus and Boeing aircraft across multiple categories (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, avionic, structures, consumables, rotables, and PMA parts). This is complemented by Engine, LG, and APU Management Solutions which includes asset trading, exchange, repair management, and parts supply. Additional services include 24/7 AOG emergency support, stock management, repair management through EASA/FAA-certified workshops, storage & logistics, tools/GSE supply, and consumables support. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a modular platform, with all services designed to support air carriers and maintenance organizations globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spare Parts Supply Scheduled and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) supply of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, avionic, structures, consumables, rotables, and PMA parts for Airbus and Boeing aircraft types.
• Engine, LG and APU Management Solutions Comprehensive management solutions for engines, landing gear (LG), and auxiliary power units (APU) including logistics, documentation, and quality assurance.
• Repair Management Manages and supervises the entire parts repair process by partnering with EASA/FAA-certified workshops around the globe, covering engines, landing gear, and APUs.
• Asset Trading & Exchange Aviation asset management services including acquisition, sales, and exchange of engines, landing gear, and APUs.
• 24/7 AOG Support Emergency support service for Aircraft on Ground situations available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Stock Management Analyzes customer inventory and improves cashflow by turning slow-moving inventory into cash.
• Consumables Support Supports customers with a wide range of consumable solutions, including planning, purchasing, inventory control, and asset management.
• Storage & Logistics Logistics service offering optimal delivery times through an extensive logistics network, handling all paperwork for spare parts deliveries.
• Tools/GSE Supply Sourcing of high-quality ground support equipment (GSE) ready for fleet or maintenance needs for airlines and maintenance organizations.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EASA/FAA-certified WorkshopscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certified repair workshops worldwide. CAPS manages and supervises the entire parts repair process through these partners, covering logistics, documentation, and quality assurance for engines, landing gear, and APUs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Satair (Airbus subsidiary): Satair is an Airbus-affiliated global distributor of aircraft parts and components for the Airbus fleet. Comparable to CAPS in spare parts distribution to airlines but benefits from OEM backing, deeper inventory, and exclusive Airbus material access.
• AAR Corp: AAR is a US-listed, large-scale aerospace aftermarket services provider offering parts distribution, MRO, and integrated supply chain solutions. Overlaps directly with CAPS in parts distribution but operates at far greater scale with broader commercial and defense exposure.
• GA Telesis: GA Telesis is a global aerospace parts, distribution, and asset management company covering engines, airframes, and components. Comparable business model to CAPS in parts distribution and asset trading, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Wesco Aircraft Holdings: Wesco Aircraft is a large-scale aerospace hardware and chemical distributor with global distribution agreements. Adjacent competitor to CAPS in parts supply for aerospace operators, though focused on hardware/fasteners and chemical consumables.
• Boeing Distribution Inc. Boeing Distribution is the OEM-affiliated parts distributor serving Boeing operators worldwide. Directly comparable to CAPS's Boeing parts supply business but with the structural advantage of OEM authorization and inventory.

Direct peers

• Avtrade: Avtrade is a UK-based global aircraft spare parts and component support provider serving airlines and MROs. Direct competitor to CAPS in Airbus/Boeing rotable and consumable parts distribution with similar AOG support and stock-management services.
• B&H Worldwide: B&H Worldwide provides aerospace logistics, parts distribution, and AOG support to airlines and MROs. Overlaps with CAPS in 24/7 AOG response and global parts logistics for commercial aviation.
• AerFin: AerFin specializes in engine, landing gear, and APU asset management, trading, and parts supply for commercial aviation. Highly comparable to CAPS given overlapping focus on engine/LG/APU solutions, asset trading, and global airline customers.
• VAS Aero Services: VAS Aero Services is a global aircraft parts distributor and aftermarket services provider serving commercial airlines and MROs. Comparable parts-supply and asset-management business model to CAPS, with broader operator network.

Emerging players

• AVOLINX Aerospace: AVOLINX provides aircraft component support and spare parts sourcing for commercial operators. An emerging aftermarket parts distributor with overlapping service lines to CAPS, focused on Airbus/Boeing components and global supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caps-aviation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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