What J&C Aero does

J&C Aero is a privately held EASA-certified aviation services company headquartered near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. Founded in 2012, it operates a 3,600 sqm Cabin Interior Hub providing end-to-end aircraft cabin interior solutions for Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer aircraft. The company holds four EASA approvals that together cover the full cabin modification lifecycle: Part 21J Design Organisation Approval, Part 21G Production Organisation Approval, Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation, and Part CAMO Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation. International validations extend its reach to Brazil, China, India, and Israel.

Its core offer consolidates design, certification, production, installation, and continuing airworthiness under a single organisation. Revenue streams include project-based cabin modification and refurbishment services, hardware sales of cabin interior components (seats, seat covers, headrest covers, curtains, windscreens, placards, restraint systems, cargo seat bags, and Movable Class Dividers), recurring CAMO contracts, component repair under Part 145, and R&D/testing services. Proprietary products include STC-certified Cargo Seat Bags, the Fluid Aisle and Underbin Movable Class Dividers (Red Dot Award 2025), the patented Jump Seat Duo PRM wheelchair-jump seat, and the underbin closet for Airbus A320 Family. Distribution partnerships with Honeywell Aerospace (RESCU 406SG ELTs) and ZOLL Medical (AED 3 defibrillators) extend the catalogue into safety-critical cabin equipment.

J&C Aero sells exclusively through direct B2B enterprise engagement with airline procurement, technical, and operations teams, supported by presence at Aircraft Interiors Expo and a linkedin-driven PR cadence. Named customers include Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), LOT Polish Airlines, TATA SIA Airlines (Vistara), SkyUp Airlines, Marabu Airlines, Aegean Airlines, SmartLynx Airlines, Air Nostrum, Heston Airlines, Global Crossing Airlines, Crown Airlines, and aircraft lessor Arena Aviation Capital. As of 2022 the company reported 10 million EUR in revenue (285% year-over-year growth), and by Q1 2026 the team had grown to 240+ specialists, with the company entering a strategic partnership with Chicago-based aviation network Setna iO, which acquired a majority stake in February 2026.

Name

J&C Aero

Legal name

J&C AERO, JSC

Website

https://jcaero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

J&C Aero is a privately held, EASA-certified (Part 21J/21G/145/CAMO) aviation firm in Vilnius, Lithuania that provides end-to-end cabin interior design, certification, production, and maintenance services for Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Cabin Interiors

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI), Interior Structural Components (Floor Beams, Seat Tracks, Frames) (IMABAEAJ)

Keywords

• Aircraft cabin interiors
• Cabin modification services
• EASA certified manufacturing
• Aviation CAMO services
• Aircraft refurbishment

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Cabin Modification and Refurbishment Services: End-to-end cabin interior modification services including design, certification, production, and installation. Covers cabin reconfigurations, seat refurbishment, livery production, and minor/major modifications. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with airlines and aircraft lessors.
2. Aircraft Interior Components and Parts: Production and supply of cabin interior products including seats, seat covers, class dividers, curtains, windscreens, overhead bins, cargo bags, placards, and restraint systems. Products sold directly to airlines with EASA Form 1 certification.
3. CAMO Services: Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation services including aircraft asset management, transition support, storage management, defect monitoring, and compliance with airworthiness regulations. Recurring service contracts with airline customers.
4. Component Repair and Maintenance: In-house component repair services covering air conditioning, doors, electrical elements, structural components, and galley equipment. EASA Part 145 certified repair capabilities.
5. R&D and Testing Services: Product testing services including vertical and horizontal flammability, cycle, strength, durability, safety and dynamic compression, and static tests in accordance with EASA and FAA regulations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

J&C Aero is an EASA-certified aviation firm providing full-cycle aircraft cabin interior solutions across Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer platforms. Its offering combines in-house design (Part 21J), production (Part 21G), maintenance (Part 145), and continuing airworthiness management (CAMO), delivered through eight service divisions (Design and Engineering, CAMO, R&D, Production, Interior Shop, Parts Supply, Distribution and Partnership, and Maintenance). Customers receive turnkey cabin modification, refurbishment, livery, STC development, and component repair programs from a single supplier.

Product overview

J&C Aero is a global aviation innovator specializing in cabin transformation and CAMO services, operating as a comprehensive end-to-end aircraft cabin interior solutions provider. The company's portfolio encompasses eight core service divisions: Design and Engineering, CAMO, Research and Development, Production, Interior Shop, Parts Supply, Distribution and Partnership, and Maintenance. Core products include Movable Class Dividers (MCD) for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft, the Jump Seat Duo convertible wheelchair for passengers with reduced mobility, and an extensive catalogue of cabin components including passenger seats, seat cushions, headrest covers, cabin curtains, windscreens, overhead bins, sidewalls, cargo bags, gadget holders, EFB holders, restraint systems, placards, and liveries. The company holds EASA Part 21J Design, Part 21G Production, Part 145 Maintenance, and Part CAMO certifications, enabling full-cycle cabin solutions from design through certification, production, and installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design and Engineering Services Product design, cabin interior modification, special STC development, and CAMO project execution covering cabin reconfigurations, IFE systems, lease return packages, and VIP completions for airline and lessor customers.
• CAMO Services Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation services including aircraft asset management, transition and storage management, defect monitoring, and compliance with airworthiness regulations for airline and lessor customers.
• Research and Development Product development, testing, and certification including market research, 3D modelling, prototyping, and flammability/strength/durability testing per EASA and FAA regulations.
• Production Services In-house manufacturing of aircraft cabin components including reconfiguration kits, VIP interiors, reduced mobility solutions, and seat components for Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer aircraft under EASA Part 21G.
• Interior Shop Services Composite shop for producing, inspecting, and repairing composite parts using wet lay-up and hot bond techniques with glass, carbon, aramid, honeycomb, and pre-impregnated materials; includes repairs, refurbishment, recertification, and VIP completions.
• Parts Supply Supply of cabin parts including seats, interior components, tooling, and expendables with outright sale, exchange, loan, component repair, and logistics management.
• Distribution and Partnership Worldwide promotion and sale of ZOLL AED 3 aviation defibrillators and TSO-C142-b battery packs; authorized Honeywell Aerospace STC Partner for portable RESCU 406SG ELTs; engine component repair partnership network.
• Maintenance Services Line maintenance and cabin repair services for Airbus A320 Family, Airbus A330, and Boeing 737 NG aircraft covering scheduled checks, troubleshooting, minor modifications, and aircraft-on-ground support.
• Cargo Bags EASA-approved universal cargo seat bags (76x76x147 cm) for commercial and humanitarian cargo transportation inside passenger cabins, with up to 75 kg triple-seat configuration capacity.
• Movable Class Divider (MCD) Advanced movable class dividers for Airbus A320 and Embraer E1 fleets. Lightweight aluminium construction, repositionable between rows 1-9, with intuitive locking mechanism.
• Jump Seat Duo Convertible jump seat/wheelchair for PRM passengers that transforms a flight attendant jump seat into a lightweight foldable wheelchair. Aluminium frame, advanced folding mechanism, certified to CS-25, JAR-25, SAE AS8049, and ARP5526.
• Underbin Closet STC (Underbin Wardrobe) Modular underbin stowage unit for Airbus A320 Family that increases catering and storage capacity without major cabin modifications; mounts on existing seat tracks and supports galley trolleys, meal boxes, and crew equipment.
• Passenger Seats Lightweight, ergonomic passenger seats in economy, business, and VIP finishes with EASA Part 145/DOA/POA certification; overhaul, modification, repair, and refurbishment services included.
• Universal EFB Holder Universal adjustable Electronic Flight Bag holder for pilots, fitting standard EFBs and general tablets including iPad and Galaxy. Lightweight aluminium, compact, brandable.
• Universal Gadget Holders (Passenger Gadget Holder)

Quantifiable outcome

• 285% revenue growth year-over-year in 2022, reaching 10 million EUR
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZOLL MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ&C Aero is authorized to promote and sell ZOLL Medical's aviation defibrillator AED 3 worldwide. J&C distributes ZOLL's TSO C142-b battery packs that meet EASA and FAA requirements for in-cabin lithium battery-powered equipment. ZOLL is the only manufacturer offering AED with lithium batteries certified for safe use on commercial aircraft.
• Honeywell AerospacecoreTechnology or IntegrationJ&C Aero is Honeywell Aerospace's Authorized STC Partner for portable RESCU 406SG Emergency Locator Transmitters. J&C provides ELT installation support and produces installation kits under EASA STC #10077419 for Airbus and Boeing aircraft types.
• Engine Repair Shops (USA and Europe)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with engine repair shops in USA, Europe and other regions enables J&C Aero to help airlines, investors and asset owners find suitable engine component repair solutions for CFM56, CF34, CF6 engine types.
• Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Vilnius Tech)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with university for student visits, knowledge sharing, and process innovation projects. Students learn about J&C Aero's engineering and manufacturing operations while providing innovative solutions for the company.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Safran Cabin (formerly Zodiac Aerospace): Global tier-1 supplier of aircraft cabin interiors (seats, galleys, monuments, IFE). Closest large-scale direct competitor to J&C Aero's cabin modification and refurbishment business across Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies.
• Geven: Italian aircraft seat and cabin interior manufacturer with EASA Part 21G/J approvals. Directly competes with J&C in cabin reconfiguration and seat supply for narrowbody operators.
• AIM Altitude: UK-based tier-1 supplier of cabin monuments, galleys, and stowage for Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer. Comparable to J&C's interior-shop and reconfiguration capabilities, particularly for complex cabin programs.
• FACC AG: Austrian aerospace composite and cabin interior component manufacturer with EASA Part 21J/G certifications. Comparable to J&C's composite-shop, interior components, and STC development capabilities.
• Diehl Aviation: A leading tier-1 supplier of cabin interiors and avionics systems. Directly comparable to J&C Aero in cabin reconfiguration, monuments, galleys, and lavatories for Airbus and Boeing platforms, but with substantially larger scale.
• Recaro Aircraft Seating: Specialist in aircraft passenger seats with EASA approvals. Overlaps directly with J&C's seat refurbishment, seat cover production, and LOPA-change programs (e.g., J&C's STC #10085745 uses Recaro 3510A seats).
• Acro Aircraft Seating: UK-based aircraft economy-class seat manufacturer. Competes with J&C in narrowbody seat refurbishment and LOPA-change programs, especially for LCCs.
• Thompson Aero Seating: Belfast-based premium aircraft seat manufacturer serving business and economy class on Airbus and Boeing. Comparable as a focused cabin-interior specialist competing for similar airline refurbishment RFPs.

Broad incumbents

• Avic Cabin Systems: Chinese cabin interior integrator under AVIC. Operates at much larger scale with broader STC coverage of COMAC and Airbus/Boeing; relevant comparator for international expansion and CAAC-validated programs.
• Lufthansa Technik: World's largest independent MRO with extensive cabin completion, VIP, and CAMO capabilities. Overlaps with J&C's CAMO and cabin refurbishment offering but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jc-aero

Compliance27 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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