Korita Aviation | Galley Insert Equipment Manufacturer

What Korita Aviation | Galley Insert Equipment Manufacturer does

Korita Aviation designs and manufactures galley insert equipment — meal and waste trolleys, ATLAS and KSSU standard and insulated containers, oven racks, aluminum and polypropylene drawers, baby bassinets, and waste bag rings — for commercial aviation and rail operators worldwide. The company's underlying technology is lightweight materials engineering applied to aluminum and polypropylene components, with the Aluflite Super Lightweight family positioned to reduce aircraft empty weight (e.g., a superlight polypropylene drawer at 540g saving up to 4kg per trolley, and a superlight ATLAS standard container at 2.3kg empty) to address airline fuel-burn and CO2 objectives. Products are sold through a direct enterprise field-sales model with five regional sales managers covering North America, the UK & Ireland, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, and LATAM, supported by a quotation-request workflow on the corporate website. The primary revenue streams are one-time sales of galley insert equipment plus aftermarket spare parts (supplied per Component Maintenance Manual specifications) and professional maintenance training delivered at the Suzhou manufacturing facility; pricing is custom and quote-based. Customer segments are commercial airlines (primary), rail operators, aircraft OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, COMAC as approved supplier), and aviation catering companies. The company is a privately held Netherlands-domiciled subsidiary of Direct Aviation Group, with global sales operations headquartered in Nuth, Limburg and primary manufacturing in Suzhou, China; it holds EASA, FAA, CAAS, CAAC, AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2025 certifications.

Name

Korita Aviation | Galley Insert Equipment Manufacturer

Legal name

Korita Aviation

Website

https://korita-aviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Korita Aviation designs and manufactures lightweight galley insert equipment — trolleys, containers, oven racks, drawers, baby bassinets, and waste solutions — for commercial airlines, aircraft OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, COMAC), and rail operators worldwide, from its Netherlands sales HQ and Suzhou, China manufacturing facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation and Rail Galley Insert Equipment

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 primary industry

Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

In-Flight Comfort, Amenities & Cabin Supplies (Bedding, Kits, Headsets) (THABAMAE)

Keywords

• Galley insert equipment
• Aviation catering trolleys
• Inflight service equipment
• Rail catering equipment
• Aircraft container manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuth

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Galley Insert Equipment Sales: Manufacturing and sale of aviation and rail catering equipment including trolleys, containers, oven racks, drawers, baby bassinets, and waste bag rings. Products sold as one-time purchases with various weight categories (Super Lightweight, Lightweight, Standard).
2. Spare Parts: Supply of spare parts for trolleys and equipment, available from stock through manufacturing facility. Parts supplied in accordance with applicable Component Maintenance Manual (CMM).
3. Maintenance Training Services: Professional services providing maintenance training for customer technical staff at Korita Aviation manufacturing facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Korita Aviation designs and manufactures galley insert equipment for aviation and rail applications under the Aluflite brand. Its aviation portfolio includes service trolleys, waste trolleys, ATLAS and KSSU containers, oven racks, aluminum and polypropylene drawers, baby bassinets, and waste bag rings, while the rail portfolio covers catering trolleys, inseat trolleys, containers, and drawers. Products are offered in super lightweight, lightweight, and standard variants with customization in color, branding, and specifications, complemented by spare parts supply and maintenance training.

Product overview

Korita Aviation is a manufacturer of galley insert equipment for aviation and rail industries, operating as part of the Direct Aviation Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of physical equipment organized under the Aluflite brand, divided into Aviation and Rail product lines. Aviation products include trolleys (service and waste), containers (ATLAS and KSSU standard, insulated ice, and sales containers), oven racks (ATLAS Standard, ATLAS Extended, and KSSU), drawers (aluminum, aluminum cooling, superlight polypropylene, and 3-runner polypropylene), baby bassinets, and waste bag rings. The Rail product line encompasses catering trolleys, inseat trolleys, containers, and drawers. Products are offered in standard designs as well as lightweight and super lightweight variants, with customization options including color, branding, and specifications. Spare parts are available for all product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aluflite: Lightweight aluminum and polypropylene product line for galley insert equipment including trolleys, containers, drawers, and oven racks. Features include super lightweight, standard, and specialized variants.

Products and services

• Aluflite Super Lightweight Trolleys Lightweight meal carts for inflight service, available in half-size (10.1kg empty) and full-size (16.1kg empty) variants, featuring insulated top panel and silicone door seal; used by commercial airlines and aviation catering operations.
• Aluflite Lightweight Trolleys Durable aluminum structure meal trolleys available in half-size (10.9kg empty) and full-size (17.3kg empty) with dry ice compartment, designed for commercial aviation catering operations.
• Aluflite Super Lightweight Waste Trolleys Super lightweight waste collection trolleys for onboard waste management, available in half-size (13.6kg with bin) and full-size (19.9kg with bin), used by airlines for inflight waste handling.
• Aluflite Lightweight Waste Trolleys Lightweight waste trolleys with aluminum structure and inner waste bin, available in half-size (14.7kg) and full-size (21.3kg) with top and front waste flaps and 4-wheel braking system, intended for commercial airline inflight service.
• Super Lightweight ATLAS Standard Container Ultra-lightweight ATLAS standard container weighing only 2.3kg empty with silicone sealed door, designed for reduced fuel burn and CO2 emissions in commercial airline galley installations.
• Lightweight ATLAS Standard Container Lightweight standard container weighing 2.8kg empty with practical features for ATLAS galley installations, supplied to commercial airlines.
• KSSU Standard Container Standard container for KSSU galleys weighing 4.9kg empty, designed for KSSU galley installations with optional logo customization for airlines.
• KSSU Lower Container Lower container for KSSU galley installations weighing 4.1kg empty with optional logo, designed for lower-rack positions in airline galleys.
• ATLAS Sales Container Secure container for onboard duty-free items with two-point door latch, reinforced door, padlock and custom seal provision, used for inflight sales programs.
• ATLAS Ice Container Insulated container weighing 5.2kg including drawers, featuring high-level thermal insulation and interlocking panels for strength, intended for chilled food and beverage storage in airline galleys.
• ATLAS Standard Oven Rack Standard oven rack weighing 2kg (excluding trays) for ATLAS galley ovens with safety stopper system preventing tray sliding when tilted, designed for aircraft galley ovens.
• ATLAS Extended Oven Rack Extended oven rack weighing 2.5kg (excluding trays) with 8 oven trays and safety stopper system preventing tray sliding when tilted, used in commercial aircraft galleys.
• KSSU Oven Rack KSSU standard oven rack weighing 1.85kg (excluding trays) with 7 oven trays and optional embossed logo, used in KSSU galley ovens.
• Aluflite Aluminum Drawer Single and multiple runner aluminum drawers for ATLAS and KSSU galleys with rubber undersides for easy gliding and noise reduction, available in natural anodized or powder-coated finish for airlines.
• Aluflite Aluminum Cooling Drawer Alternative to dry ice solution holding rotable ice packs for even temperature distribution with inbuilt slot for ice pack insertion, used in commercial aircraft galleys.
• Superlight Polypropylene Drawer Ultra-lightweight polypropylene drawer weighing 540 grams, saving up to 4kg per full-size trolley, with anti-catching feature for smooth operation, designed for high-volume airline galley use.
• Polypropylene Drawer | 3-runner Lightweight 3-runner drawer for adjustable height loading, strengthened in high-stress areas with color and logo customization options, targeted at aviation catering companies requiring intensive-use drawers.
• Aluflite Baby Bassinet Inflight infant carrier weighing 3.5kg with safety kit, flexible pins, removable basket (fabric or vinyl), customizable branding, and 3-point or 2-point anchor system; supports up to 12kg for commercial airline infant passengers.
• Waste Bag Ring Onboard waste management solution transforming meal carts into waste carts with 1170.5mm inner circumference, 610mm bag options, and partial extractability for easy waste bag access, eliminating the need for separate waste trolleys.
• Spare Parts Replacement components for trolleys and equipment, available from stock at the manufacturing facility, supplied per Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) specifications for airline operators.
• Rail Catering Trolley Rail catering trolley with four-wheel braking system, push-to-close locking, dry ice compartments, available in custom colors and designs, used by passenger rail operators for onboard catering service.
• Rail Inseat Trolley At-seat service trolley with four-wheel braking, built-in container and cash drawer for railway passenger service, designed for use by rail operators running at-seat catering.
• Rail Container Rail catering container with nesting door, interlocking side panels, push-to-close locking, recessed top handle, and embossed logo options for rail operators.
• Rail Drawer Rail catering drawer designed for rigorous daily usage with customizable heights and single or multiple runners, available with embossed logo, for rail operator onboard service.
• Maintenance Training Services Professional service providing maintenance training for customer technical staff at the Korita Aviation manufacturing facility, supporting airline and rail operators in equipment upkeep.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 4.00kg weight savings per full-size trolley with Superlight Polypropylene Drawers (empty weight 540 grams)
• +3 more outcomes

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

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered parent company, flagship and core.

• Direct Aviation Groupparent companyOthersKorita Aviation is part of Direct Aviation Group. The group traces its roots to the foundation of Direct Air Flow in 1992, incorporated by Mr. John Reidy and Mrs. Mieke Bougie as a trading company specialized in aviation catering equipment. The success of Direct Air Flow led to the establishment of Korita Aviation in Suzhou, China in 2006.
• AirbusflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKorita Aviation is an approved supplier to Airbus as an OEM. Company logo displayed on website as certified aircraft manufacturer partner.
• BoeingflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKorita Aviation is an approved supplier to Boeing as an OEM. Company logo displayed on website as certified aircraft manufacturer partner.
• BombardiercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKorita Aviation is an approved supplier to Bombardier as an OEM. Company logo displayed on website as certified aircraft manufacturer partner.
• COMACcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKorita Aviation is an approved supplier to COMAC as an OEM. Company logo displayed on website as certified aircraft manufacturer partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Collins Aerospace supplies galley systems and inserts as part of its broader aerospace portfolio, serving major OEMs and airlines. While not solely focused on galley inserts, it competes with Korita for OEM galley equipment slots on new aircraft programs and aftermarket replacement cycles.
• ST Engineering (Aerospace): ST Engineering's aerospace division provides aircraft MRO and cabin solutions including galley insert equipment, serving both OEM and aftermarket customers. As a broad aerospace incumbent, it competes with Korita in galley equipment while offering much wider services.
• Safran Cabin (formerly Zodiac Aerospace): Safran Cabin is a large tier-1 supplier offering a broad portfolio of cabin solutions including galley systems, inserts, and integrated catering equipment. As part of Safran, it competes with Korita across the full galley insert category but operates at much greater scale with broader cabin interior offerings.

Direct peers

• Diehl Aviation: Diehl Aviation is a leading tier-1 supplier of cabin equipment including galley systems, galley inserts, and cabin interior solutions for Airbus, Boeing, and other OEMs. It directly competes with Korita in standardized galley insert equipment (trolleys, containers, oven racks) for commercial aircraft programs.
• Jamco Corporation: Jamco is a major manufacturer of aircraft interior products including galley inserts, lavatories, and crew rests. As a long-standing Boeing and Airbus supplier, it competes directly with Korita in galley insert equipment for commercial aviation with similar OEM approvals and product overlap.
• Galley Equipment & Design (GED): GED specializes in galley insert equipment for aviation including standard containers, trolleys, and oven racks. It is a focused direct peer competing with Korita in standardized airline catering equipment, often supplying similar OEM and airline customers.
• Sell Aviation Service Group: Sell Aviation is a European manufacturer of aircraft galley insert equipment including trolleys, containers, and drawers, with established relationships with European airlines and OEMs. It is a focused direct competitor in the same niche as Korita with comparable lightweight and standard product offerings.
• Bucher Group: Bucher Group's aerospace division (Bucher Aerospace) is a direct competitor manufacturing galley insert equipment including trolleys, containers, and drawers for major airlines and aircraft OEMs worldwide. Both companies compete head-to-head in aviation catering equipment with similar product portfolios and OEM customer bases.
• Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems: Driessen designs and manufactures galley insert equipment for commercial aviation including trolleys, containers, and drawer systems. As a focused direct competitor, it offers comparable product lines targeting similar airline and OEM customers in aviation catering equipment.

Emerging players

• AIM Altitude: AIM Altitude manufactures complex cabin interior components including galley structures and monuments for business jets, VIP, and commercial aviation. It overlaps with Korita in the galley/cabin equipment space but focuses more on premium and complex structures versus standardized insert equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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