P.A.C. GmbH Professional- Aircraft-Cleaning

What P.A.C. GmbH Professional- Aircraft-Cleaning does

P.A.C. GmbH Professional-Aircraft-Cleaning is a privately held German GmbH founded in 1985 (operational since 1989) that provides specialized aircraft cleaning and ground-support services to commercial airlines and airports. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main and operates at ten German airports (Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne, Hamburg, Leipzig, Düsseldorf, Hanover, Nuremberg, Karlsruhe-Baden) plus Zurich and Basel in Switzerland, with 24/7/365 service availability. Its core technology is a proprietary Dry-Wash procedure for aircraft exterior cleaning, developed in-house since 1985, which enables cleaning during scheduled maintenance and reduces hangar occupancy versus wet-wash methods. The company also offers transit, deep, cockpit, and nightstop interior cleaning; wet-wash and landing-gear cleaning; cargo-hold and fan-blade technical cleaning; leather seat care and seat-cover changes; cabin and cargo-hold fumigation disinfection; and a Day-Nightstop Assistance line providing qualified helpers (Wing Walkers, mechanic assistants, AOG couriers).

Name

P.A.C. GmbH Professional- Aircraft-Cleaning

Legal name

P.A.C. GmbH Professional-Aircraft-Cleaning

Website

https://pac-sauer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

P.A.C. GmbH provides specialized aircraft cleaning, disinfection, and qualified ground-support services to commercial airlines at airports across Germany and Switzerland, built around its proprietary Dry-Wash procedure developed since 1985.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Cleaning Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Cabin Cleanliness, Waste Management & Sanitation (THABAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ground Handling (Ramp, Baggage, Turnaround) (THABAIAC)

Keywords

• Aircraft cleaning services
• Aircraft exterior cleaning
• Aircraft interior cleaning
• Aircraft disinfection services
• Aviation ground support

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Cleaning Services: B2B professional cleaning services for airlines and airports, including transit cleaning, deep cleaning, cockpit cleaning, nightstop cleaning, dry wash, wet wash, landing gear cleaning, seat cover changes, technical cleaning, leather seat cleaning, cargo hold cleaning, and fan blade cleaning. Revenue generated through service agreements with airlines, billed per service or contract.
2. Disinfection Services: Cabin and cargo hold fumigation disinfection services offered across Europe, operational 24/7. Supplementary service to core cleaning offerings.
3. Day-Nightstop Assistance / Qualified Helpers: Deployment of qualified personnel for aircraft ground support including Wing Walkers, hall service, mechanic assistance, and AOG support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

P.A.C. GmbH provides professional aircraft cleaning and ground support services to commercial airlines, anchored by its proprietary Dry-Wash exterior cleaning procedure developed since 1985. The service portfolio covers interior cleaning (transit, deep, cockpit, nightstop, leather seat care, seat cover changes, cargo hold, fan blade), exterior cleaning (wet-wash, landing gear, technical washing), cabin/cargo hold fumigation disinfection, and Day-Nightstop Assistance / Qualified Helper personnel, delivered on-site at major German and Swiss airports 24/7, 365 days per year.

Product overview

P.A.C. GmbH Professional Aircraft Cleaning operates as a specialized aviation industry service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of aircraft cleaning and ground support services. The core offering centers on the proprietary Dry-Wash procedure (pioneered since 1985), complemented by full interior cleaning services (Transit, Deep, Cockpit, Nightstop Cleaning), exterior cleaning (Wet-Wash, Landing Gear), specialty cleaning (Leather Seat Care, Fan Blade, Technical Washing, Cargo Hold), and the Day-Nightstop Assistance service featuring Qualified Helpers. The company recently expanded into disinfection services via nebulization technology. Service delivery operates 24/7, 365 days annually across multiple German and Swiss airport locations, with planned European expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transit Cleaning Quick turnaround cabin cleaning service performed between flights while the aircraft is at the gate or transit stop, for commercial airlines needing rapid cleaning during short turnarounds.
• Deep Cleaning Thorough interior cleaning of aircraft covering seats, walls, overhead compartments, and galleys, for commercial airlines requiring deeper periodical cabin cleans.
• Cockpit Cleaning Specialized cleaning of the aircraft cockpit area to keep instruments and surfaces properly maintained, serving airline cockpit and flight operations.
• Nightstop Cleaning Overnight cleaning service with quality control checks performed during aircraft night stops at airports across Germany and Switzerland, for airlines using P.A.C. for overnight turnarounds.
• Dry-Wash (Trockenreinigung) Pioneered in-house dry-wash cleaning procedure for aircraft exterior surfaces, allowing cleaning during maintenance windows to reduce hangar time and environmental impact; offered commercially since 1989.
• Wet-Wash (Nassreinigung) Traditional aircraft exterior cleaning method using water and cleaning agents, offered alongside the proprietary Dry-Wash procedure for airlines requiring full wet wash of airframes.
• Landing Gear Cleaning (Fahrwerksreinigung) Cleaning of aircraft landing gear using both dry and wet cleaning procedures, provided to airlines and maintenance teams as a specialized exterior cleaning service.
• Seat Cover Change Replacement service for aircraft seat covers to maintain cabin appearance and hygiene standards, offered to airlines as part of interior upkeep.
• Leather Seat Cleaning and Care Specialized cleaning and conditioning service for leather aircraft seats, provided to airlines operating premium / business-class cabins with leather upholstery.
• Cargo Hold Cleaning Interior cleaning of aircraft cargo holds to maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards, for airlines and cargo operators seeking dedicated freight-area cleaning.
• Fan Blade Cleaning Technical cleaning of aircraft engine fan blades to maintain engine performance and appearance, provided to airlines and MRO partners.
• Technical Washing Technical cleaning services for aircraft components requiring specialized procedures, performed during scheduled maintenance for airlines and MROs.
• Cabin and Cargo Hold Disinfection Fumigation disinfection of complete aircraft cabins and cargo holds using nebulization technology, effective against Hepatitis-B viruses, completed within 1 hour with no residual liquids or moisture; operated 24/7 across Europe.
• Day-Nightstop Assistance / Qualified Helpers Deployment of trained personnel as Wing Walkers, hall service providers, and mechanic assistants for refilling liquids/gases, refueling, and AOG courier trips during aircraft turnaround and C-Check maintenance operations.
• Halls and Apron Operations (Hallen und Vorfeld Ops) Ground support operations including hangar cleanliness maintenance, ground support equipment supply, and apron services performed at customer airline facilities.
• Airline Service Agreements Customized end-to-end airline service agreements bundling roll-in/roll-out procedures, ground equipment servicing, nitrogen cylinder replacement, fleet servicing, and mechanic/personnel shuttle services tailored to individual airline requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dry wash reduces wash intervals significantly compared to wet washing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Aviatics ColognesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOccupational medicine service provider offering company doctor services per the Occupational Safety Act, conducting occupational health examinations, safety consultancy, and providing specialists in occupational safety.
• AVCON Aviation Consulting (GERACO Group company)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExpert in aviation instruction, training and consulting. Provides first-class seminars and conferences. Offers effective training in PART M and PART 145 content, accident prevention and pushback content, tailored to individual needs. Partners with P.A.C. for specialized aviation personnel training.
• SWISScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated partnership page 'Wir bei SWISS' (We at SWISS) indicates dedicated service provision for SWISS airline operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gegenbauer Holding: German facility and aviation services provider with cleaning and ground support offerings at German airports, including Berlin. Direct competitor for DACH airline cleaning contracts.
• FRAB Aircraft Services: Germany-based aircraft cleaning specialist offering interior and exterior cleaning services at German airports. A small, direct peer comparable in size and service focus to P.A.C. within the same regional market.
• WISAG Aviation Service: WISAG is one of Germany's largest facility and aviation service providers, offering aircraft cleaning, cabin cleaning, and ground services at major German airports. Directly competes with P.A.C. for airline cleaning contracts in the DACH market.
• AHS Aviation Handling Services GmbH: German aviation services company providing aircraft and cabin cleaning, ground handling, and passenger services at major German airports. Directly comparable as a cleaning and ground support specialist serving commercial airlines.

Broad incumbents

• Aviapartner: European airport services company providing aircraft cleaning, ground handling, and passenger services across multiple European stations. A relevant incumbent for cross-border cleaning RFPs with Lufthansa Group and other multi-station carriers.
• dnata (Dubai National Air Transport Association): Global airport services provider offering aircraft cleaning, ground handling, and cargo services across hundreds of stations. While a global incumbent rather than a DACH specialist, it competes for the same airline cleaning RFPs where airlines consolidate to multi-station providers.
• Menzies Aviation: Global aviation services group providing aircraft cleaning, cabin cleaning, and ground handling at over 200 airports. A scaled incumbent that P.A.C. could face when its German and Swiss airline customers tender larger multi-station contracts.
• Celebi Aviation Holding: Turkish-headquartered global aviation services group providing aircraft cleaning, ground handling, and cargo services across Europe, Asia, and Africa. A relevant incumbent for European expansion and multi-station cleaning contracts.
• Dussmann Group: Large multi-national facility services group with an aviation services division offering aircraft and cabin cleaning at German airports. Competes on cleaning but as part of a much broader facility management portfolio rather than a specialist aviation focus.
• Sodexo Aviation: Global food and facility services group with a dedicated aviation division offering in-flight cleaning, cabin cleaning, and hospitality services. A scaled competitor that airlines may favor for integrated service bundles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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