Heavy Metal Aviation Inc.

What Heavy Metal Aviation Inc. does

Heavy Metal Aviation Inc., doing business as Heavy Metal Air, is a privately held FAA Part 145 Maintenance Repair Organization structured as a New York-domiciled LLC. The company provides airframe and powerplant (A&P) maintenance, inspections (Annual, Pitot/Static, RVSM), engine service (piston and turbine), aircraft parts sales, avionic modifications, and equipment installations for aircraft ranging from small planes through light, midsize, and heavy jets to full-sized commercial airliners. It operates fixed bases at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in West Harrison/White Plains and Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, and additionally dispatches mobile technicians for remote and emergency on-site service at customer locations.

The company's core technology centers on its FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification and OEM authorizations, including Cessna Authorized Parts & Service Center status and Factory Authorized skyBeacon Dealer and Installer credentials for ADS-B Out compliance hardware. Its competitive positioning is built on regulatory authorization, manufacturer-approved parts and procedures, a large parts inventory enabling fast turnaround, and a mobile service model that extends reach beyond the two fixed bases. Primary customer segments are general aviation aircraft owners and Cessna operators in the New York metro region, with secondary exposure to corporate and commercial aviation clients requiring heavy jet and airliner-capable maintenance.

The business model is service-based with three revenue streams: professional services (maintenance, inspections, installations, avionic modifications), hardware sales (aircraft parts and skyBeacon ADS-B Out equipment), and equipment installation services. Pricing is quote-based rather than tiered, with customers initiating contact via phone or email — a direct sales motion with no disclosed resellers, recurring contracts, or enterprise pricing. The go-to-market relies on the company website, organic social presence (Facebook and Instagram), and inbound phone/email inquiries, with no visible paid advertising or content marketing. No external funding, institutional investors, or parent company ownership is disclosed.

Name

Heavy Metal Aviation Inc.

Legal name

Heavy Metal Air, LLC

Website

https://flyhma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Heavy Metal Aviation Inc. (DBA Heavy Metal Air) is an FAA Part 145 certified aviation MRO operating at two New York airports, providing maintenance, inspections, parts, and avionic installations for general aviation and commercial aircraft operators in the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Aviation maintenance services
• Airframe and powerplant repair
• FAA Part 145 MRO
• Aircraft parts sales
• Avionic modifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Tillsonburg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Maintenance and Repair Services: Core revenue from FAA Part 145 certified airframe maintenance, inspections, parts sales, repairs, and avionic modifications for aircraft of all sizes.
2. Aircraft Parts Sales: Sale of aircraft parts with large inventory stock for fast and efficient servicing.
3. Equipment Installation Services: Installation of avionic equipment including skyBeacon ADS-B Out systems, interior and exterior refurbishment, and specialized modifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Heavy Metal Aviation (operating as Heavy Metal Air) is an FAA Part 145 certified Maintenance Repair Organization providing airframe and powerplant (A&P) maintenance, inspections, parts, repairs, avionic modifications, and equipment installations for aircraft ranging from small planes to commercial airliners. The company operates from fixed bases at Westchester County Airport (HPN) and Republic Airport (FRG), offers Cessna Authorized Parts & Service Center support, and is a Factory Authorized skyBeacon Dealer and Installer for FAA 2020 ADS-B Out mandate compliance, including mobile/remote emergency service to customer locations.

Product overview

Heavy Metal Air is an FAA Part 145 Maintenance Repair Organization providing comprehensive aviation maintenance services rather than a unified software platform. The company operates as a Cessna Authorized Parts & Service Center, offering airframe and powerplant (A&P) services, inspections, parts sales, and engine services. As a factory-authorized skyBeacon dealer and installer, the company also provides ADS-B Out hardware installation. Services span multiple aircraft types from small planes to commercial airliners, with locations at Westchester County Airport (HPN) and Republic Airport (FRG).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Service and Repair

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CessnacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeavy Metal Air is a Cessna Authorized Parts & Service Center, providing maintenance inspections, parts, repairs, avionic modifications, equipment installations, interior and exterior refurbishment for Cessna aircraft. This authorization enables the company to serve Cessna operators with manufacturer-approved services.
• skyBeaconcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFactory Authorized skyBeacon Dealer and Installer. skyBeacon provides ADS-B Out equipment that meets FAA 2020 mandate requirements. Heavy Metal Air installs the device and provides FAA compliance testing including operational flight evaluation support.

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Premier Air Center / West Star Aviation: Independent business aviation MRO chain operating from multiple regional airports with airframe, engine, avionics, paint, and interior capabilities. Comparable in independent Part 145 model and OEM-authorized service center positioning.
• Yingling Aviation: Independent Cessna Authorized Service Center and FBO at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT). Directly comparable in being a Cessna-authorized Part 145 shop with single-airport independent operator profile.
• Elliott Aviation: Mid-size independent business aviation MRO with multiple U.S. locations providing airframe, engine, avionics, and paint services. Comparable in being an OEM-authorized service center for multiple brands and serving the piston-through-business-jet segment.
• Banyan Air Service: Independent FAA Part 145 repair station and FBO based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), offering airframe, powerplant, avionics, and interior services for business and general aviation. Directly comparable in service mix, OEM authorization model, and single-airport independent operator profile.

Broad incumbents

• Duncan Aviation: One of the largest independent business aviation MRO networks in North America with multiple full-service facilities. Comparable in service breadth (airframe, engine, avionics, paint, interior) but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Jet Aviation: Global business aviation services company operating FBOs, MRO facilities, and flight services across multiple continents. Comparable in offering Part 145 maintenance for business jets but at substantially larger international scale.
• Atlantic Aviation: Large U.S. FBO and MRO network serving business and general aviation at airports across the country. Comparable in dual-airport regional service delivery model but at far greater geographic and capital scale.
• Textron Aviation: OEM manufacturer of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft with a global network of authorized service centers. HMA is a Cessna Authorized Service Center within this network, making Textron Aviation the parent brand authority that grants and governs HMA's authorization.
• Signature Aviation: World's largest FBO network with MRO and line service at hundreds of airports globally. Comparable in offering Part 145 maintenance at multiple airport bases, but competes at substantially larger scale and with corporate backing.

Others

• Appareo / uAvionix (skyBeacon parent): Manufacturer of the skyBeacon ADS-B Out product that HMA is authorized to sell and install. Comparable as an ecosystem partner — HMA is a downstream installer and reseller of uAvionix's hardware within the FAA mandate compliance chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/flyhma
• Instagraminstagram.com/flyhma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heavy-metal-air

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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