LOMA AIR bvba

What LOMA AIR bvba does

LOMA AIR bvba is a Belgium-based, family-owned aircraft engine overhaul, repair, and parts distribution business founded in 1979 by Louis Swiggers, a former Sabena aircraft mechanic. The company operates from a single headquarters and production facility in Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium—opened in its current form in 2017 and certified under EASA Part 145 (BE.145.34), UAE.145.1267, and FAA approval for N-registered engines—and runs a Sales and After Sales branch in Warsaw, Poland established in 2019. With a stated team of 18 employees, Loma Air is positioned as one of the largest specialized piston-engine overhaul and repair shops in Europe. Its core products and services include (a) complete engine overhaul and shock-load inspection/repair for Lycoming, Continental, and Superior piston engines, (b) a Ready-to-Go overhauled engine inventory under the Loma Engines brand, (c) authorized distribution of factory engines and parts from Lycoming, Continental Aerospace Technologies, and Superior Air Parts, (d) a catalog of over 5,000 parts and accessories including magnetos, carburetors, fuel systems, filters, and valves, and (e) OEM-endorsed technical training programs including the Lycoming Piston Engine Service School and a Superior engine build school.

Name

LOMA AIR bvba

Legal name

LOMA AIR bvba

Website

https://loma-air.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LOMA AIR bvba is a Belgian family-owned EASA Part 145 aircraft piston engine overhaul, repair, and parts distribution business serving general aviation operators, flight schools, MROs, and military aerobatic teams across Europe and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Engine Overhaul and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Aircraft engine overhaul
• Piston engine maintenance
• Aviation parts distribution
• Lycoming continental distributor
• Engine shock load inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Heist-op-den-Berg, Vlaanderen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engine Overhaul Services: Complete engine overhaul, shock load inspection and repair services for aircraft piston engines. Offers both factory overhauled/rebuilt engines and Loma Air overhauled engines.
2. Parts and Accessories Sales: Sale of over 5000 different engine parts and accessories including magnetos, carburetors, starters, alternators, fuel injection systems, spark plugs, and firewall forward components. Authorized distributor for multiple brands.
3. Training Services: Technical training programs including Lycoming Piston Engine Service School, Continental Aviation Technical Advanced Training, and Engine Build School for experimental engines. Participants receive certificates of attendance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LOMA AIR bvba provides certified aircraft piston engine overhaul, shock load inspection, and repair services for Lycoming, Continental, and Superior engines under EASA Part 145 (BE.145.34), UAE (UAE.145.1267), and FAA authorizations. The company also acts as an authorized distributor for new, rebuilt, and exchange factory engines from Lycoming, Continental Aerospace Technologies, and Superior Air Parts, and sells its own 'Loma Engines' ready-to-go overhauled engine line alongside 5,000+ engine parts and accessories.

Product overview

Loma Air is an aircraft engine and component maintenance facility providing a comprehensive suite of aviation engine services. The core offering consists of engine overhaul services (with EASA Part 145 and UAE certification), combined with the sale of both factory new/rebuilt engines from major manufacturers (Lycoming, Continental Aerospace Technologies, Superior Air Parts) and their own Loma Engines brand of ready-to-go overhauled engines. The company operates as an authorized distributor for these engine brands and distributes over 5000 aircraft engine parts and accessories. Supporting services include maintenance/repair, technical training programs (Lycoming Piston Engine Service School, Continental training, experimental engine build school), and accessory parts including Tempest air filters, Curtis valves, and Kelly Aero magnetos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Engine Overhaul and Maintenance Services Complete certified overhaul, shock load inspection, and repair of Lycoming, Continental, and Superior piston engines performed under EASA Part 145, UAE 145, and FAA authorizations, with indoor test-run verification before delivery. Targeted at flight schools, EASA Part-145 maintenance organizations, military operators, and private aircraft owners.
• Aircraft Engine and Accessory Parts Distribution Sale of over 5,000 different engine parts and accessories including magnetos, carburetors, starters, alternators, fuel injection systems, spark plugs, control cables, shock mounts, oil filters, and firewall-forward components. Distributes parts for Lycoming, Continental, Superior, Tempest, Curtis Valves, Kelly Aero, and other authorized brands.
• Loma Engines - Ready to Go Overhauled Engines Proprietary line of engines overhauled by Loma Air, test-run at the Heist-op-den-Berg facility and delivered for fast installation. Models include Lycoming IO-360-L2A, O-200-A, O-235-L2A, O-235-L2C, O-320 series, O-360 series, TSIO-470-B, and LTSIO-360-EB. Designed for customers needing fast engine swaps to maintain business continuity.
• Lycoming Factory Engines Authorized distribution of Lycoming factory new, rebuilt, and exchange engines covering the 235, 320, 360, 390, 540, 580, and 720 series, with output ranging from 150 HP to over 400 HP. Sold through direct sales and the Polish office for European and global customers.
• Continental Aerospace Technologies Factory Engines Authorized distribution of Continental factory engines built to the latest improved product designs with zero-time logbooks, covering engine series 200, 300, 400, and 500 with outputs ranging from 95 to 435 HP.
• Superior XP-Engines for Experimental Aircraft Authorized Europe-wide distribution of Superior Air Parts XP-Engines (XP-320 and XP-360) for experimental aircraft and helicopters, capable of running on 100LL Avgas or unleaded automotive gasoline. Loma Air also hosts the engine assembly training school for Superior engines.
• Aviation Technical Training Programs Paid technical training programs including the Lycoming Piston Engine Service School, Continental Aviation Technical Advanced Training, Hartzell Engine Technologies training, Tempest Aero Group training, Human Factors training, and Loma Air's Engine Build School for experimental engines. Participants receive certificates of attendance.
• Tempest Aeroguard Induction Air Filters Distribution of Tempest induction air filters that filter over 99% of particles larger than 5 microns. Made of fully cleanable synthetic fiber with no shelf-life limit; recommended replacement after 500 hours or 5 cleanings. Used on general aviation piston engines.
• Curtis Valves Oil and Fuel Drain Valves Distribution of Curtis Valves OEM, PMA, and experimental oil- and fuel-drain valves for general aviation engines including Lycoming, Continental, and Rotax. Curtis Valves has manufactured aviation valves since 1944.
• Kelly Aero Magnetos (ES4300/ES6300 Series) Distribution of Kelly Aero ES4300 and ES6300 series magnetos as FAA/PMA replacement parts for general aviation, offering improved coils, capacitors, breaker points, and impulse coupling for Champion Slick magneto replacements.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the largest engine overhaul and repair shops in Europe and worldwide as of 2017
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core and minor.

• Tempest (Induction Air Filters)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Official distributor of Tempest Aeroguard Induction Air Filter product range. Products filter over 99% of particles larger than 5 microns and are fully cleanable.
• Curtis ValvessecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Official full line distributor of Curtis Valves - manufacturer of OEM, PMA and experimental oil- and fuel drain valves for aviation since 1944.
• Kelly AerosecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Distributor of Kelly Aero ES4300/ES6300 series magnetos - FAA/PMA replacement parts for general aviation with performance improvements.
• Pennsylvania College of TechnologysecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Lycoming Engines Piston Service School training instructor Michael 'Mike' Damiani teaches at this college. Loma Air has hosted 9 years of training courses.
• Hartzell Engine Technologies LLCsecondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Training partner hosting John Popel, Sales Manager of Hartzell. Portfolio includes Janitrol Aero, Fuelcraft, Plane-Power, Sky-Tec and AeroForce Turbocharger Systems.
• Tempest Aero GroupsecondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Training partner hosting John Herman, President of Tempest Aero Group. Leading brand of pneumatic, filtration and ignition components.
• Lycoming EnginescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1979Loma Air is an appointed/authorized distributor of Lycoming engines and parts for factory engines and parts. They specialize in selling new OEM engines and parts as well as overhauled, rebuilt and new factory exchange or outright engines. Series 235, 320, 360, 390, 540, 580 and 720 supported.
• Continental Aerospace TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1979Authorized distributor for Continental Motors engines. Supports engine series 200, 300, 400 and 500. Factory engines built according to latest improved product designs with zero-time logbooks.
• Superior Air PartscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1979Authorized distributor and Superior representative for all of Europe. Offers XP-Engine series for experimental aircraft. Also hosts engine building school for Superior engines.
• VIVES University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation school in Oostende that provided Human Factors training to Loma Air team and has visited Loma Air facilities with students.
• BC (B&C Specialists)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner brand for parts supply including ignition and engine components.
• GAMI (General Aviation Modifications, Inc.)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner brand listed for parts supply.
• HutchisonsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner brand listed for parts supply (shock mounts and vibration control).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wag-Aero: US supplier of Lycoming engine parts, overhauled engines, and STC-approved components for the experimental and certified GA market. Competes with Loma Air in parts distribution and engine exchange.
• Air Repair: UK-based specialist piston-engine overhaul shop for Lycoming, Continental, and Pratt & Whitney engines. Closest geographic and service-portfolio peer to Loma Air within Europe, competing for the same GA flight-school and owner-operator customers.
• Poplar Grove Airmotive: US-based Lycoming and Continental engine overhaul and parts specialist serving flight schools, owner-operators, and homebuilders. Directly comparable service mix to Loma Air, with the same OEM-authorized distributor relationships in the GA piston segment.

Others

• Hartzell Engine Technologies: OEM of piston-engine accessories including Sky-Tec starters, Plane-Power alternators, and Janitrol heaters. A supplier and training partner to Loma Air, but not a competitor; included because the accessory ecosystem shapes Loma Air's parts catalog.
• Tempest Aero Group: Leading brand of pneumatic, filtration, and ignition components for piston engines. A supplier and training partner to Loma Air (which is now an official Tempest filter distributor), not a competitor.
• Continental Aerospace Technologies: OEM of certified piston engines (IO-520, IO-550, etc.) and another core authorized-distributor principal for Loma Air. Not a competitor but defines the second engine family in Loma Air's overhaul portfolio.
• Lycoming Engines: OEM of the most widely installed certified piston aircraft engines and a core authorized-distributor principal for Loma Air. Not a competitor but the upstream supplier whose commercial terms materially shape Loma Air's economics.
• Superior Air Parts: Manufacturer of the XP-Engine series for experimental aircraft and helicopters, distributed in Europe exclusively by Loma Air. Not a competitor; included to reflect the upstream partnership that anchors Loma Air's experimental/homebuilder offering.

Broad incumbents

• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty: Largest US-based distributor of GA parts, accessories, and pilot supplies. Overlaps with Loma Air's parts-distribution business across magnetos, ignition, filters, and accessories, but operates at substantially larger scale.
• Duncan Aviation: Large independent US aviation services company providing airframe, engine, avionics, and parts services. Represents a much larger, broader-incumbent version of Loma Air's MRO and parts business, though with a heavier turbine and corporate-jet mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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