Aircraft Completion Engineering

What Aircraft Completion Engineering does

Aircraft Completion Engineering (ACE) is a privately held French aerospace engineering firm headquartered in Villeneuve-la-Guyard, France, that designs, certifies, and delivers aircraft cabin modifications, primarily for VIP, government, and Medevac (medical evacuation) applications. Founded in 1997 (per firmographics) or 2001 (per company-stated experience), ACE operates with 11-50 employees and holds EASA Part 21J (Design), Part 21G (Production), and Part 145 (Maintenance) Organization Approvals, which collectively authorize it to design, manufacture, install, and certify aircraft modifications end-to-end without reliance on third-party DOAs.

ACE's core product portfolio comprises EASA-approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and Minor Change approvals for specific airframe platforms: A319 VIP Shuttle (60 and 68 PAX), ERJ145/135 VIP Shuttle (10+21 modular configuration), long-range Oxygen Medical Kit Systems, Incubator Supports for ATS Bucher stretchers, Dassault Falcon Patient Stretcher Lifters, and ERJ-series Medevac Quick-Change kits. Supporting capabilities include precision laser engraving, leather upholstery, industrial painting, and blasting for aerospace components. The company's flagship VIP Corporate Modular Completion program offers four cabin configurations (Presidential Suite, Executive Suite, Dinner 5 Stars, Flying Casino) on ACJ/BBJ and A320/B737 airframes.

Commercially, ACE generates revenue primarily through one-time project fees for full VIP completion programs (bizjets, widebodies, rotorcraft), recurring sales of certified STC hardware kits (oxygen systems, incubators, stretchers, patient lifters), and professional services including laser engraving, refurbishment, and second-life seat modification. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to private jet owners, VIP charter companies, airline operators, leasing companies, and government delegations, supplemented by referenced-supplier status with Boeing Global Services, Embraer, Dassault Falcon Service, INEO Global Services, Sabena Technics, and OGMA. ACE executes programs either at its Villeneuve-la-Guyard facility or through a network of MRO partners in France (Bigata, CEMG) and globally, with named airline customers including Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, and Air Austral.

Name

Aircraft Completion Engineering

Legal name

Ace Aircraft Completion Engineering

Website

https://ace-aero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aircraft Completion Engineering is a French EASA-certified aerospace firm that designs, certifies, and delivers VIP cabin completions, Medevac solutions, and aircraft modifications for private owners, airlines, governments, and MRO partners globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Modification & Completion Services

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Modifications, STC & Retrofit Integration (IMABALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interiors MRO (Cabin Refurbishment & IFE) (IMABALAH), Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI), MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO)

Keywords

• Aircraft completion engineering
• VIP cabin modification
• Medevac aircraft systems
• Aviation STC certification
• Aircraft cabin refurbishment

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeneuve-la-guyard

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Modification and Completion Services: Full VIP completion for BizJet, WideBody, and Rotorcraft including cabin refurbishment, systems upgrade, and cabin conversion. Revenue generated through one-time project fees for complete aircraft modification programs.
2. STC and Service Bulletin Products: Sale of certified products including Oxygen Medical Kits, Incubator Supports, Stretcher Systems, and Patient Lifters under EASA-approved STCs.
3. Precision Laser Engraving Services: High-precision laser marking and engraving for aerospace engineering including mechanical component identification, technical schematics, and traceability on metal, plastic, and ceramic.
4. Second Life Seat and Seat Modification: Seat refurbishment and modification services for existing aircraft seats.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Aircraft Completion Engineering (ACE) provides end-to-end aircraft modification and certification services, including full VIP cabin completions for bizjets, widebodies, and rotorcraft; EASA-approved medevac solutions (oxygen medical kits, incubator supports, patient stretcher lifters); and precision industrial services such as laser engraving, leather work, industrial painting, and blasting. Programs are managed from aircraft selection through design engineering, manufacturing, cabin modification, MRO installation, certification (EASA Part21J/21G/145 and STCs), and delivery.

Product overview

Aircraft Completion Engineering (ACE) is an aviation engineering company offering a portfolio of aircraft modification and completion solutions spanning VIP cabin completion, medevac/medical transport systems, seat refurbishment, and precision industrial services. The core product portfolio includes the A319 VIP Shuttle (60 and 68 PAX variants, EASA STC-approved), the ERJ145/135 VIP Shuttle (modular 10+21 and standard configurations with in-seat power and AVOD), VIP Corporate Modular Completion for ACJ/BBJ and A320/B737 family aircraft (4 cabin configurations), and a comprehensive Medevac product line comprising ACE1801 Oxygen Medical Kit Systems (EASA STC N°10077099), ACE1809 Incubator Supports (EASA approved), Falcon Patient Stretcher Lifters (ACE2107 series, up to 250 kg), and ERJ-series quick-change MEDEVAC kits. Supporting services include laser engraving, leather work and upholstery, industrial painting, and industrial blasting. ACE manages programs from aircraft selection through design engineering, manufacturing, cabin modification, MRO installation, and certification (Part21J, Part21G, Part145), working with recognized MRO partners worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A319 VIP 60 PAX STC (ACE2210) Full VIP shuttle configuration for A319 series aircraft with 60 passengers, EASA approved per STC N°10087167, featuring full business-class seating with bespoke VIP partition, liferaft stowage, doghouse, and crew rest areas. For airlines, charter operators, and head-of-state delegations.
• A319 VIP 68 PAX VIP shuttle configuration for A319 series with 68 passengers featuring new EASA approval, full VIP cabin amenities, and in-seat power. Higher-density VIP shuttle variant for charter and shuttle operators.
• ACE1801 Oxygen Medical Kit System Long-range medical oxygen kit EASA approved per STC N°10077099, providing 3250 liters of oxygen with 3 face mask outlets and standard 3-cranks outlet for ventilators or incubators, housed in ATA300 Cat 1 or US DOT HM224B transport container. Approved for ATR Series and all aircraft types. For medevac operators, airlines, and air ambulance services.
• ACE1809 Incubator Support Incubator support system EASA approved per Minor Change 10072989, designed for Bucher stretcher series on Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer aircraft. CE certified per Directive CE 93/42 class I, featuring automatic fitting system, tool-less installation, and transport bag. For air ambulance and neonatal transport operators.
• ERJ 145 / 135 MEDEVAC Quick-Change Kit Quick-change medevac conversion kit for Embraer ERJ 135/145 series including RH and LH stretchers and 2 long-range oxygen systems, providing a low-cost multi-mission conversion solution. For airlines and operators needing flexible medevac/Pax conversion.
• ERJ145 VIP Shuttle 10 + 21 PAX (ACE2103) EMB145 series modular VIP concept with 10 VIP club seats plus 21 passenger seats, EASA approved per STC N°10086851. Developed without structural aircraft modification for rapid VIP charter conversion. For charter operators and private owners.
• ERJ135 / ERJ145 VIP Shuttle VIP configuration for Embraer ERJ 135/145 series offering in-seat power USB 5V and 110V, AVOD entertainment and connectivity, and low-cost modification for head of state, VIP charter, and private owner use. For charter operators, private owners, and head-of-state customers.
• ACE2107 Falcon Patient Stretcher Lifter DC-powered patient stretcher lifter for Dassault Falcon aircraft (900, 2000, and 7X series) with remote control operation, tool-less installation in 10 minutes, up to 250 kg load capacity, and ATA 300 container packaging. For medevac operators and Dassault Falcon air ambulance programs.
• VIP Corporate Modular Completion (ACJ / BBJ) VIP cabin completion based on Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family aircraft, available in 4 configurations (Presidential Suite, Executive Suite, Dinner 5 Stars, Flying Casino) for 32–50 passengers. Manages completion programs with selected MRO partners offering reduced lead times and cost-effective solutions for heads of state, governments, sports teams, and private owners.
• CRJ200 VIP Completion Cabin configuration studies and modifications for Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft to optimize space and comfort for VIP and private charter operations. For private owners and charter operators of CRJ200 airframes.
• VIP Cabin Refurbishment & Second Life Seat Modification Full cabin refurbishment, seat modification and refurbishment services, and ISPS solutions for bizjets, widebody, and rotorcraft aircraft including VIP shuttle configurations with in-seat power. For private jet owners, airlines, and charter operators.
• Service Bulletin Modifications Service bulletin modifications including ANR headset modifications for ATR42/72 and Boeing B737/B777/B787 series, galley modifications with coffee/beverage machines and ovens for EMB145/Ejet series, and oxygen medical kit system assembly modifications for various commercial and executive aircraft. For airlines and operators requiring certified service bulletin compliance.
• Laser Engraving Service High-precision laser marking and engraving services for aerospace engineering, providing durable identification of mechanical components, technical schematics, and traceability on metal, plastic, and ceramic materials. For aerospace manufacturers and operators requiring serial-number, barcode, and logo traceability.
• Leather Work & Upholstery High-precision leather cutting, stitching, and finishing for aerospace engineering, including premium manufacturing and refurbishment of seats, cabin trims, and interior components compliant with aeronautical standards. For VIP completion programs and cabin refurbishment customers.
• Industrial Painting Precision surface coating services for aerospace engineering including preparation, painting, and finishing of components on metal, plastic, and composite materials. For aerospace manufacturers and VIP completion programs.
• Industrial Blasting Precision surface treatment via blasting and preparation of aircraft components prior to painting or coating, ensuring cleanliness, uniformity, and compliance with performance requirements. For aerospace manufacturers and VIP completion programs.
• ATR 42 / 72 VIP Conversion Concepts Modular VIP conversion concepts for ATR 42/72 aircraft developed without structural modification, offering short lead times and quick-change configurations for charter and medevac operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quick-change solutions without structural modification for reduced installation time
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 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

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Embraer Brazil & EuropecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACE is a referenced supplier of Embraer Brazil & Europe, providing aircraft completion engineering services for Embraer aircraft including ERJ series and other variants. Embraer approves and recommends ACE's modification solutions to its customer base.
• Boeing Global ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACE is a referenced supplier of Boeing Global Services, providing aircraft modification and completion services for Boeing aircraft families including B737, B747, B757, B767, B777, B787, and BBJ variants.
• Dassault Falcon ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACE is a referenced supplier of Dassault Falcon Service, providing Medevac patient lifter systems and stretcher solutions for Falcon aircraft including 10, 20, 50, 2000, 900, and 7X series.
• INEO Global ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE is a referenced supplier of INEO Global Services, an ENGIE group company, for aircraft modification and completion engineering services.
• Sabena TechnicscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerACE partners with Sabena Technics for aircraft modification and completion engineering services, leveraging Sabena's MRO capabilities for installation and certification support.
• OGMAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerACE partners with OGMA (Portugal) for aircraft modification and completion engineering services, leveraging OGMA's MRO capabilities for installation and certification support.
• Air Tahiti NuicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACE provides aircraft modification and VIP cabin completion services to Air Tahiti Nui for their fleet.
• Air AustralcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACE provides aircraft modification and completion services to Air Austral for their fleet.
• Air FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACE is a referenced supplier of Air France for aircraft modification and completion engineering services.
• Regourd Aviation / AmeliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACE provides aircraft modification and VIP completion services to Regourd Aviation / Amelia.
• BigataminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved Part145 Refill and Repair Station partner located in Eysines, France, providing oxygen system maintenance and refill services.
• CEMGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOxygen maintenance facility partner located in Mareuil-lès-Meaux, France, providing specialized oxygen system maintenance services for aviation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Technik: One of the world's largest aerospace MRO providers, with a dedicated VIP completion division (Lufthansa Technik Business Jets) operating across the same Boeing and Airbus platforms as ACE.
• HAECO: Hong Kong-based aerospace MRO and cabin completion group with broad VIP completion, retrofit, and engineering services across Boeing and Airbus platforms — overlapping with ACE's widebody VIP targeting.

Direct peers

• Comlux Completion: Specialist VIP and head-of-state aircraft completion center operating from Europe and the US, offering engineering, certification, and interior completion services that overlap directly with ACE's VIP Corporate Modular Completion offering.
• Jet Aviation: One of the largest business aviation completion and MRO service providers globally, with extensive VIP cabin completion, retrofit, and STC capability across multiple aircraft platforms — directly competing with ACE for VIP and medevac modification work.
• Sabena Technics: French aerospace MRO and modification specialist with EASA Part 21J/G/145 approvals, providing VIP and medevac completion services. ACE both partners with and competes against Sabena for modification programs.
• AMAC Aerospace: Swiss-based completion and MRO provider focused on Boeing and Airbus VIP completions, head-of-state configurations, and medevac conversions — a direct competitor on widebody VIP programs that ACE targets.
• Fokker Techniek: Dutch aerospace services provider with EASA Part 21 capabilities focused on VIP completions, avionics upgrades, and modifications — comparable in scale and regulatory positioning to ACE.
• OGMA: Portuguese MRO and aircraft modification provider holding EASA Part 21J/G/145 approvals, offering VIP completion and component services — a direct peer that also acts as an installation partner for ACE programs.
• MAAS Aviation: Aerospace painting, interior, and modification services provider holding EASA Part 21J/G approvals, offering VIP cabin completions and refurbishment programs comparable in scope and regulatory standing to ACE.

Emerging players

• STG Aerospace: Specialist in aircraft cabin lighting, signage, and modification products with EASA approvals, addressing a similar aftermarket cabin modification niche though with a narrower product focus than ACE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 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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