AVIATION ENGINEERING LTD

What AVIATION ENGINEERING LTD does

Aviation Engineering AS is a Norway-based EASA Part-21J Design Organisation founded in 2007 and operating under EASA approval (ref. EASA.21J.391) since 2009. The company provides aircraft modification design, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development, and airworthiness consultancy services to enterprise aviation operators, government agencies, and aircraft manufacturers across Europe, with a particular focus on special mission aircraft configurations including flight inspection, EMS, airborne surveillance, and remote sensing. It holds 11 STCs spanning FAR/CS-23, -25, -27, and -29 aircraft categories, with demonstrated capability on platforms such as the De Havilland Dash 8, Cessna C680A Latitude, Beechcraft King Air B200/300, Piaggio P180, Diamond DA 62, Leonardo AW139/169, Airbus H145, and AS365.

The firm's core technology revolves around its EASA DOA privileges, which confer approval of Flight Conditions, release of Permits to Fly, and maintenance of an Approved Flight Test Operations Manual. In-house capabilities span structural engineering (loads, weight and balance, composite design, static strength, fatigue and damage tolerance, FEM-analysis, 3D printing for rapid prototyping), electrical and avionics systems design (EMC, EWIS, electrical load analysis, communications/navigation/sur avionics, FLIR cameras, datalink, mission radios), system safety assessment (CS/FAR 2x.1309 compliance, FHA, FTA, FMEA, Zonal Safety Analysis), and ICA/MMEL development. As of 2026, Aviation Engineering is part of the Sundt Group alongside Sundt Air (EASA Part-145), Norwegian Special Mission (EASA Part-21G POA ref. NO.21G.0007, AS9100:D), Pegasus Helicopter, and Sundt Air Management/Executive Handling, enabling integrated turnkey special mission project delivery.

The business operates a sales-led B2B professional services model. Revenue is generated through three streams: Design Organisation Services (STC development and major/minor modifications under Part-21J), Airworthiness Consultancy (organizational approval support across DOA, POA, CAMO, and Part-145 environments, compliance monitoring, airworthiness reviews, and Aircraft Maintenance Programme development), and Aircraft Import/Export Support. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no public pricing. Go-to-market is direct enterprise outreach via phone (+47 915 28 000) and email ([email protected]), supplemented by cross-promotion within the Sundt Group. Primary customer segments are special mission aircraft operators and aircraft operators (fixed-wing and rotorcraft), with secondary exposure to aviation organizations seeking EASA organizational approvals.

Name

AVIATION ENGINEERING LTD

Legal name

Aviation Engineering AS

Website

https://avi-eng.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aviation Engineering AS is a Norway-based EASA Part-21J Design Organisation founded in 2007 that provides aircraft modification design, Supplemental Type Certificate development, and airworthiness consultancy services to enterprise aviation operators and government agencies across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Engineering Services

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE), Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft modification services
• EASA certification support
• Aviation engineering consultancy
• Supplemental type certificates
• Special mission aircraft

Headquarters

HQ city

Lødingen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design Organisation Services: EASA Part-21J DOA services including STC development, major/minor modifications, and certification support for aircraft modifications.
2. Airworthiness Consultancy: Expert consultancy services across initial and continuing airworthiness including organizational approvals (DOA, POA, CAMO, Part-145), compliance monitoring, airworthiness reviews, and AMP development.
3. Aircraft Import/Export Support: Regulatory compliance assistance and documentation handling for aircraft import and export processes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Aviation Engineering is an EASA Part-21J Design Organisation that designs, certifies, and executes aircraft modifications (minor changes, major changes, and Supplemental Type Certificates) for fixed-wing and rotorcraft, with a particular specialization in special mission aircraft integration (flight inspection, airborne surveillance, remote sensing). It also provides continuing airworthiness consultancy covering DOA, POA, CAMO, and Part-145 frameworks, plus aircraft import/export support.

Product overview

Aviation Engineering is an EASA-approved Part-21J Design Organisation providing a unified portfolio of aircraft modification and airworthiness services. The core offering combines Design Organisation Approval (DOA) services—covering minor changes, major changes, and Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs)—with comprehensive consultancy services spanning DOA, POA, CAMO, and Part-145 environments. The company specializes in special mission aircraft modifications, integrating complex avionics, sensor, and mission equipment installations. All services are delivered under EASA Part-21J approval (ref. EASA.21J.391) with a focus on turnkey special mission projects as part of the Sundt Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Organisation Approval (DOA) Services EASA Part-21J Subpart J Design Organisation Approval services covering the design, approval, and certification of aircraft modifications and repairs, including minor changes, major changes, and Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for both fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft. Includes Special Mission System integration with complex avionics, sensor and mission equipment installations, repair solutions, and Permit to Fly support with associated Flight Conditions approval.
• Consultancy Services Expert consultancy services across initial and continuing airworthiness, covering organizational approval and certification (DOA, POA, CAMO, Part-145), compliance monitoring, airworthiness reviews, audits, and aircraft maintenance programme development.
• Special Mission Aircraft Modifications Special mission system integration including complex avionics, sensor, and mission equipment installations for applications such as flight inspection, airborne surveillance, and remote sensing on fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms.
• Aircraft Import/Export Support Assistance throughout the aircraft import and export process, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and efficient documentation handling.
• Compliance Monitoring and Quality Auditing Independent compliance monitoring and audit services across the airworthiness domain, including Part 21, Part-M, Part-CAMO, and Part-145 organisations.
• Airworthiness Reviews Support for exercising Subpart I privileges, delivered by personnel with Airworthiness Review Staff (ARS) approvals, focusing on airworthiness reviews for both large and small airplanes as well as helicopters.
• Aircraft Maintenance Programme Development Development, optimisation, and revision of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMP), ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• STC Services Supplemental Type Certificate services covering major modifications for special mission aircraft including EMS, flight inspection, and surveillance configurations across fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 Supplemental Type Certificates on FAR/CS-23, -25, -27 and -29 aircraft
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sundt GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Engineering is the latest acquisition by Sundt Group. The group enables smaller individual companies to offer flexible and personalized solutions while having the financial, technical and service functions of a large aviation company available. The inclusion of Aviation Engineering has extended the capacity to full in-house capabilities of Special Mission Projects to manage turnkey special mission projects.
• Sundt AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Sundt Group, Sundt Air provides flight inspection services (since 2002), airborne surveillance for Norwegian Coast Guard, and maritime surveillance operations. Sundt Air is EASA Part-145 Approved for aircraft modification and provides operational/maintenance organization.
• Norwegian Special Mission (NSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSM is a provider of advanced airborne special mission solutions for Flight Inspection, Airborne Surveillance and Remote Sensing. NSM is AS9100:D approved and holds EASA Part-21 Subpart G Production Organisation Approval (ref. NO.21G.0007). Provides mission system definition, development, and parts production.
• Sundt Air ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSundt Group's corporate flight division operating under Part-NCC, managing and operating third-party corporate aircraft using Sundt Air's facilities and hangar.
• Sundt Air Executive HandlingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorway's most experienced aircraft handler with FBOs in Oslo and Stavanger. IS-BAH Registered Company providing VIP passenger/crew lounges, catering, transport, fuelling, and event planning services.
• Pegasus HelicopterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelicopter company part of Sundt Group with majority ownership by the group. Based at Oslo airport together with Sundt Air and Norwegian Special Mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• StandardAero: Global MRO provider with EASA Part-21 DOA capabilities across multiple aircraft platforms including special mission and rotorcraft modifications. Broader incumbent competing in EMS and special mission modification markets.
• Jet Aviation: Global business aviation services provider with EASA Part-21 DOA capabilities for completions and modifications. Competes for business and general aviation modification work in overlapping Cessna, King Air, and Latitude segments.
• Lufthansa Technik: Large global MRO and modification provider with EASA Part-21J DOA capabilities across multiple aircraft platforms. Competes with Aviation Engineering on larger fleet STC programs and VIP/special mission modifications.
• RUAG MRO International: Swiss aerospace group with EASA Part-21J DOA capabilities offering aircraft modification, certification, and MRO services. Broader portfolio incumbent competing in similar European special mission and military modification segments.
• Leonardo Helicopters Service Centers: OEM service network offering EMS modification and certification on AW139/AW169 platforms that Aviation Engineering also serves. Represents competitive pressure from OEM in-house DOAs on the company's helicopter EMS STC business.

Direct peers

• Aerolite AG: Swiss-based EASA Part-21J Design Organisation offering aircraft interior, avionics, and special mission modifications with STC development. Highly comparable niche DOA specialist with similar regulatory profile and customer base.
• Aerodata AG: German aviation systems integrator specializing in flight inspection and airborne surveillance mission equipment integration and certification. Closely comparable in special mission avionics/sensor integration capabilities.
• Sabena Technics: EASA Part-21J DOA providing aircraft modification, STC development, and MRO services across fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms in Europe. Direct competitor in European special mission and EMS modification market.
• Field Aviation: Canadian DOA specializing in special mission aircraft modifications (surveillance, maritime patrol, flight inspection) on Dash 8 and King Air platforms. Comparable special mission modification specialist with overlapping platform expertise.

Regional players

• Patria Aviation: Finnish aerospace and defense group with aircraft modification, MRO, and certification services for Nordic and European military/special mission operators. Geographically adjacent peer serving overlapping Nordic defense markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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