What STRADE - powered by SR Technics does

STRADE operates a digital-first Used Serviceable Material (USM) marketplace for the aviation aftermarket, enabling airlines, MROs, lessors, and OEMs to buy and sell certified aerospace components in real time. The platform, branded STRADE Marketplace, exposes real-time availability, pricing, and documentation for outright purchases, exchanges, and loans, with 100% automatic transaction processing and 15-minute pickup readiness on in-stock items. Underlying services include a Price Engine for dynamic pricing optimization, AI/OCR-driven document handling, Repair Management, Warehousing Services, Sourcing Services, and 24/7/365 AOG support. The company holds ASA-100 Accreditation and AS/EN 9120 certification (valid until 2027), alongside EASA and FAA component certifications.

STRADE's technology stack is cloud-native on AWS and Kubernetes, with infrastructure managed via Terraform; backends use Node.js/NestJS and Python/FastAPI, frontends Next.js/React, data stores MongoDB, AWS RDS, and ClickHouse, messaging via RabbitMQ, and continuous delivery through GitHub Actions and ArgoCD. A bronze/silver/gold data pipeline supports marketplace analytics. STRADE holds an asset base of 25,000+ components covering Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer platforms, with a stated market value of $178M of available parts and 600+ registered customers generating 240,000 annual marketplace searches, covering 78% of rotables on A320/737/787 families.

The business model combines outright component sales, exchange fees, usage-based component loans, and consignment/marketplace commissions, with pricing conducted on a quote basis. Revenue is generated across four primary streams, supported by a global distribution footprint with certified warehouses on three continents (Amsterdam, Kuala Lumpur, Miami, Phoenix) and 24/7 customer service centers spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia, and the Americas. STRADE was founded in 2020 in Zurich, Switzerland, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of SR Technics, a Swiss-based aviation MRO provider.

Name

STRADE - powered by SR Technics

Legal name

STRADE Ltd.

Website

https://strade.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

STRADE is a digital-first USM (Used Serviceable Material) marketplace that enables airlines, MROs, lessors, and OEMs to buy and sell certified aviation components in real time, with global warehouses and 24/7 AOG support, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of SR Technics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Parts Marketplace / Aerospace Aftermarket

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Supplies & MRO Marketplaces (CRAFAHAA)

Keywords

• Aviation parts marketplace
• Used serviceable material
• Aerospace aftermarket
• Aircraft component trading
• MRO parts procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Sales (Outright): Direct sale of aerospace components from STRADE's inventory pool of 25,000+ components covering Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer platforms. Customers purchase parts at stated prices with immediate delivery from strategically located warehouses.
2. Component Exchange: STRADE delivers a serviceable replacement component in exchange for a customer's serviceable or unserviceable component. Involves exchange fees, late fees, and potential conversion to outright sale if replacement not returned within specified timeframes.
3. Component Loan: Loaning of components for specified periods with invoicing every 30 days. Title remains with STRADE. Can be converted to sale if not returned on time or if lost/damaged beyond economical repair.
4. Seller Services / Consignment: Sellers can consign parts to STRADE for sale through the marketplace. STRADE handles credit risk, customer support, warranty claims, and collections while sellers maximize returns with minimal operational effort.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STRADE operates a digital-first USM (Used Serviceable Material) marketplace that enables airlines, MROs, lessors, and OEMs to buy, sell, exchange, and loan certified aircraft components in real time. The platform provides instant order acceptance, upfront pricing, and complete documentation, supported by a global network of certified warehouses in Amsterdam, Kuala Lumpur, Miami, and Phoenix with 24/7 customer support including AOG response.

Product overview

STRADE operates as a digital-first USM (Used Serviceable Material) marketplace platform established in 2020, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, as a wholly owned subsidiary of SR Technics. The core offering is the STRADE Marketplace, which provides a unified platform for airlines and MROs to buy and sell aviation components in real time. Supporting the marketplace are several service modules including Component Sales (outright purchases), Component Exchanges (with full core return cycle handling), Component Loans (short-term leasing), Repair Management, Warehousing Services, Sourcing Services, and AOG Support. The platform is complemented by a Price Engine tool for sellers. STRADE's asset base covers over 25,000 components across all major Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer platforms, with certified warehouses in Amsterdam, Kuala Lumpur, Miami, and Phoenix.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STRADE Marketplace: The company's digital cloud-based platform enabling customers to self-search, purchase, and exchange aviation parts online. Orders are accepted instantly with availability, pricing, and complete documentation visible upfront.

Products and services

• STRADE Marketplace A digital-first Used Serviceable Material (USM) marketplace enabling airlines and MROs to buy and sell aviation components in real time, with instant order acceptance, upfront pricing, and complete documentation visibility.
• Component Sales (Outright) Outright purchase of certified aviation components from STRADE's inventory pool of 25,000+ components covering Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer platforms, with immediate delivery from strategically located warehouses.
• Component Exchange Exchange service providing a serviceable replacement component in return for a customer-owned component, including exchange fees, late fees, and full core return cycle handling.
• Component Loan Short-term component leasing allowing customers to borrow parts while their own are being repaired, with invoicing every 30 days and flexible rental periods. Title remains with STRADE.
• Repair Management Management of repair services through STRADE's network of reputable repair shops, delivering industry-leading reliability and quality for aviation components.
• Warehousing Services Strategic storage solutions through certified warehouses located in Amsterdam, Kuala Lumpur, Miami, and Phoenix, enabling fast global distribution of aviation components.
• Sourcing Services Additional sourcing capabilities to locate and acquire specific aviation components beyond STRADE's own inventory, for customers with hard-to-find part requirements.
• AOG Support 24/7/365 urgent aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support with instant response capabilities to address critical component needs for airlines and MROs.
• Seller Consignment Services Sellers can consign parts to STRADE for sale through the marketplace. STRADE handles credit risk, customer support, warranty claims, and collections while sellers maximize returns with minimal operational effort.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-minute order processing for immediate pickup readiness
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SR TechnicscoreOthersSTRADE is a wholly owned subsidiary of SR Technics, a Swiss-based aviation maintenance provider. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides STRADE with quality management philosophy, industry credibility, and operational synergies in the aviation aftermarket.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VAS Aero Services: VAS Aero Services is an aviation aftermarket parts distributor and pooling specialist serving airlines and MROs globally. Directly comparable in trading certified USM components, with overlapping inventory and customer bases.
• ILS (Inventory Locator Service): ILS is a leading aviation parts marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of USM globally; now part of Boeing Global Services. Closely comparable to STRADE's marketplace model, with similar buyer/seller mechanics and aerospace customer base.
• GA Telesis: GA Telesis is a global aerospace aftermarket group with a sizable USM parts inventory and a digital commerce platform (gaTelesis Marketplace) targeting the same airlines, MROs, lessors, and OEMs as STRADE. Highly comparable in business model, customer base, and platform-driven approach.
• AJ Walter Aviation: AJ Walter Aviation is a global aviation parts distributor and component MRO provider specializing in rotables and consumables for airlines and MROs. Directly comparable in trading and pooling certified aviation components with similar customer segments.
• Satair: Satair is an Airbus-owned dedicated spares distribution and services company operating a digital marketplace for aircraft components. Competes head-on with STRADE for airline and MRO parts procurement, particularly on Airbus platforms.
• AerFin: AerFin is a specialist USM and engine/airframe asset management company serving airlines and MROs worldwide. Directly comparable to STRADE in trading certified aviation components, with overlapping customer segments in commercial aviation.

Broad incumbents

• AAR Corp: AAR Corp is a publicly traded aerospace aftermarket provider offering parts distribution, MRO, and integrated supply chain solutions. Overlaps with STRADE on parts distribution but at significantly larger scale and with broader service portfolio.
• Lufthansa Technik: Lufthansa Technik is one of the world's largest MRO providers and operates an extensive component supply and trading business through its logistics and component services divisions. Competes with STRADE in the supply of certified aviation parts, but as part of a much broader MRO portfolio.

Regional players

• Avmax Aviation Services: Avmax is a Canada-headquartered aviation aftermarket company offering aircraft parts, MRO, and leasing services primarily across North America. Comparable to STRADE in certified component supply but operates in a distinct regional footprint.
• FL Technics: FL Technics is a Lithuania-based MRO and aviation parts services provider with strong regional presence across Eastern Europe, the CIS, and Asia-Pacific. Comparable to STRADE on component trading and MRO support, but primarily serves different geographic markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stradeaero

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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