Intertrade - A Collins Aerospace Company

What Intertrade - A Collins Aerospace Company does

Intertrade, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Collins Aerospace (itself a unit of RTX), operates as an aerospace aftermarket parts distributor and repair-chain manager headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The company maintains over $100 million in inventory of recertified airframe, avionics, and engine parts spanning commercial platforms (Airbus, Boeing, CRJ, ERJ, ATR) and legacy military platforms (F-15, F-16, C-130, UH-60, CH-47). Distribution is anchored by a 100,000 sq ft climate-controlled facility in Memphis, TN sited adjacent to the FedEx worldwide hub, with a secondary engine-material operation in Boca Raton, FL. Operations are supported by Quantum Control ERP software for real-time inventory and transaction processing, and a curated network of 200+ FAA/EASA/CAAC approved repair providers.

The revenue model combines one-time parts sales (commercial and military) with managed service revenue through consignment, exchange, and repair-chain management, including the AssetFlex program distributed via the Collins Aerospace channel. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; distribution runs through direct sales (phone and email), 24/7 AOG priority lines with live representatives, the Collins Aerospace Customer Portal, and marketplace listings on StockMarket.aero, ILS, Aeroxchange, and PartsBase. Target customers are commercial airlines, MROs, OEMs, repair stations, and government/military organizations served via a vertical-segmentation approach.

The company traces its history to a 1994 founding in Cedar Rapids and was acquired by Rockwell Collins in 1999, later becoming part of RTX following the 2020 United Technologies-Raytheon merger. It holds ASA-100, AS9120B, and ISO 9001 certifications, and operates with roughly 42 employees today.

Name

Intertrade - A Collins Aerospace Company

Legal name

Intertrade, a Collins Aerospace Company

Website

https://intertrade.collins.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Intertrade is a Collins Aerospace (RTX) subsidiary that distributes over $100 million in recertified commercial and military aircraft parts and manages a network of 200+ approved repair providers, serving airlines, MROs, OEMs, and government customers globally from facilities in Cedar Rapids, Memphis, and Boca Raton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Aftermarket Parts Distribution

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI), Modifications, STC & Retrofit Integration (IMABALAM), Avionics & Electronics Repair (Bench Repair) (IMABALAE)

Keywords

• Aerospace parts distribution
• Aircraft component supply
• Repair chain management
• Military aircraft parts
• Commercial aviation aftermarket

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parts Sales - Commercial: Sale of recertified airframe and engine parts for commercial aircraft including Airbus, Boeing, CRJ, ERJ, and ATR platforms. Components are sold from inventory of over $100 million, with parts available for exchange or direct purchase.
2. Parts Sales - Military: Sale of components for legacy military aircraft platforms including F-15, F-16, C-130, UH-60, and CH-47. Covers multiple military equipment manufacturers, aircraft and engine platforms, and FSC codes.
3. Repair Chain Management Services: Asset and repair chain management service provider. Includes single point of contact for all ATA chapters, transparent pricing structure, and coordination with 200+ FAA/EASA/CAAC approved repair providers. Negotiates favorable pricing and warranty coverage.
4. AssetFlex Consignment and Exchange: Consignment, exchange, and repair chain management services offered through Collins Aerospace channel, extending reach to service both Collins and other OEM products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Intertrade distributes recertified airframe and engine parts for commercial (Airbus, Boeing, CRJ, ERJ, ATR) and legacy military (F-15, F-16, C-130, UH-60, CH-47) aircraft from an inventory exceeding $100 million. The company also provides repair chain management services, coordinating a single point of contact across all ATA chapters with a network of 200+ FAA/EASA/CAAC approved repair providers. Its 24/7 AOG Priority Service and the AssetFlex consignment/exchange program (delivered via Collins Aerospace) round out the offering.

Product overview

Intertrade is a service-based business operating as a subsidiary of Collins Aerospace (RTX) that provides aftermarket new and used serviceable aircraft components, recertified engine and airframe parts, and repair chain management services. The company's portfolio consists of Commercial Components (air transport and cargo airframe/engine parts with $100M+ inventory), Military Components (legacy aircraft parts for F-15, F-16, C-130, UH-60, CH-47 platforms), Repair Chain Management services, the AssetFlex® consignment/exchange program, and 24/7 AOG Priority Service support. These offerings are delivered through a 100,000 square foot Memphis distribution center and supported by a network of 200+ FAA/EASA/CAAC approved repair providers, enabling airlines, MROs, OEMs, repair stations, and governments to reduce their own inventory requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AssetFlex: A service program offered by Collins Aerospace and powered by Intertrade, providing consignment, exchange, and repair chain management services for both Collins and other OEM products.

Products and services

• Commercial Components
• Military Components
• Repair Chain Management
• AssetFlex
• 24/7 AOG Priority Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Inventory turns of 2+ per year for efficient inventory management
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Collins Aerospace (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntertrade is a Collins Aerospace Company, part of RTX (Raytheon Technologies). The relationship provides access to Collins Aerospace OEM knowledge, quality standards, global distribution network (250+ locations in 27 countries), and the AssetFlex service program. Collins Aerospace provides aftermarket reach and expertise while Intertrade powers consignment, exchange, and repair chain management services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vallair: Vallair is an aircraft aftermarket specialist focused on engines, airframes, parts trading, and MRO for commercial aircraft including A320, B737, and legacy platforms. Its used serviceable material (USM) and engine material business directly overlaps Intertrade's recertified parts positioning.
• HEICO Corporation: HEICO operates two segments—Flight Support Group (parts distribution and repair) and Electronic Technologies Group—serving commercial, business jet, and defense aerospace markets. Its PMA parts and distribution model directly parallels Intertrade's recertified parts and aftermarket positioning.
• Satair (an Airbus company): Satair is Airbus's dedicated aftermarket spare parts distribution subsidiary serving commercial aircraft operators globally. As an OEM-affiliated parts distributor with single-tenant focus, it is structurally analogous to Intertrade's role within the Collins Aerospace ecosystem.
• GA Telesis: GA Telesis is a global aerospace aftermarket specialist providing aircraft parts, engine services, MRO, and component repair to commercial airlines and MROs. Its integrated parts distribution and engine material focus closely mirrors Intertrade's commercial and engine division offerings.
• AAR Corp: AAR Corp is a leading independent aerospace aftermarket services provider offering aircraft parts distribution, MRO services, and integrated supply chain solutions to commercial and government customers. It is the closest direct peer to Intertrade in scale and business model within the parts distribution and aftermarket services space.
• Avtrade: Avtrade provides global aircraft component inventory support, pooling, and parts distribution to airlines, lessors, and MROs. Its asset management and component pooling business is highly comparable to Intertrade's AssetFlex consignment/exchange program.
• FL Technics: FL Technics provides aircraft MRO, parts distribution, and component repair services with a global customer base spanning commercial, cargo, and business aviation. Its integrated parts supply and line maintenance capabilities parallel Intertrade's parts plus repair chain offering.

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Technik: Lufthansa Technik is one of the world's largest independent MRO providers, offering parts pooling, component repair, and aftermarket services globally. Its VIP/component services and parts pooling compete broadly with Intertrade's commercial aftermarket offerings.
• StandardAero: StandardAero is a major independent MRO provider serving business aviation, commercial, and military customers with engine and component repair services. It is a broader incumbent that competes with Intertrade in the engine and component repair chain management space.
• Honeywell Aerospace Aftermarket: Honeywell Aerospace's aftermarket division distributes OEM parts and provides repair services across avionics, propulsion, and mechanical systems. As a large OEM with captive parts distribution, it competes broadly with Intertrade's commercial components business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rtx_news
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RTXCorporation
• Facebookfacebook.com/rtxcorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/intertrade
• Instagraminstagram.com/rtxcorporation

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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