Global Airparts

What Global Airparts does

Global Airparts is a privately held Canadian aviation aftermarket company headquartered in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Founded in 1999 but claiming more than 40 years of industry experience, the firm supplies civilian helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft parts, operates rotable exchange programs, runs 24/7 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency support, and purchases end-of-life aircraft for teardown, part-out, and MRO. Its customer base spans operators of light, medium, and heavy helicopters (Sikorsky S76/S61/S64/S70, Airbus AS350/EC120, Bell B206/B212/B407/B412, AgustaWestland AW139, McDonnell Douglas MD500) as well as regional, corporate, and commercial fixed-wing fleets (Bombardier, Embraer, ATR, Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell Douglas).

The company's core technology asset is CAPTURE, a proprietary RFID-based warehouse inventory tracking system developed in-house and positioned as an affordable add-on that integrates with customers' existing inventory software for real-time, multi-warehouse visibility. Global Airparts also operates an online searchable parts database and a website-driven RFQ workflow. Distribution is direct via regional sales contacts in Canada, the United States, and South America (Brazil), supported by logistics partnerships (Mannix Freight) for global parts delivery.

Revenue is generated through one-time parts sales, transaction-based rotable exchanges, hardware sales via aircraft part-outs, professional services for AOG support, and managed services for inventory/asset management. Pricing is quote-based with no public list. The company reports 1-10 employees, is founder-led (Mike Pirang, CEO), and discloses no external funding, parent company, or M&A activity beyond aircraft acquisitions for part-out.

Name

Global Airparts

Legal name

Global Airparts Inc

Website

https://globalairparts.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Airparts is a privately held Canadian aviation aftermarket supplier providing helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft parts, rotable exchanges, 24/7 AOG support, and part-out/MRO services to operators worldwide, with regional sales coverage across Canada, the United States, and South America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Parts Distribution

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK), Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAI), Commercial Airframe MRO (Heavy Checks & Structural) (IMABALAA)

Keywords

• Aircraft parts distribution
• Helicopter spares
• Rotable exchange programs
• Aviation MRO services
• AOG emergency support

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbotsford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parts Sales: Direct sales of new, used, serviceable aircraft parts for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Supports parts for Sikorsky, Airbus, Bell, AgustaWestland, Bombardier, Embraer, ATR, Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell Douglas aircraft types.
2. Rotable Exchange: Exchange programs for rotable components - swapping used/core parts for serviceable replacements.
3. Aircraft Purchase and Part-Out: Purchase of whole aircraft for teardown, refurbishment and MRO. Extracts and sells individual parts from decommissioned helicopters and aircraft.
4. AOG Emergency Support: 24/7 Aircraft on Ground emergency support services for time-critical parts needs.
5. Inventory/Asset Management: Warehouse and inventory management services for aircraft operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Global Airparts supplies new, used, and serviceable civilian helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft parts, operates rotable exchange programs, purchases and disassembles aircraft for part-out, and provides MRO recommendations through Transport Canada and FAA approved repair stations. The company also offers 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) emergency support and inventory/asset management services for operators worldwide.

Product overview

Global Airparts operates as a parts and services provider for the aviation industry, offering a portfolio centered on helicopter parts sales, exchanges, and supporting services. The core offerings include parts sales and exchanges for multiple helicopter models, 24/7 AOG emergency support, aircraft purchase and teardown services, and rotable/exchange support. The company also provides an add-on module called CAPTURE, an RFID warehouse inventory tracking system that integrates with customers' existing inventory systems. An online parts search database enables customers to locate parts across aircraft types including Sikorsky S76/S61, Bell 222, AW139, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parts Sales and Exchange Comprehensive sales and exchange of new, used, and serviceable parts for light, medium, and heavy helicopter models, with recommendations for OEM-approved MRO service providers. Covers Sikorsky, Airbus, Bell, AgustaWestland, Bombardier, Embraer, ATR, Boeing, Airbus, and McDonnell Douglas aircraft types.
• 24/7 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Support Round-the-clock emergency parts support for aircraft on ground situations, ensuring right part delivery to right place within guaranteed timeframes for helicopter and fixed-wing operators.
• Exchange and Rotable Support Exchange programs and rotable component support services that allow helicopter operators to swap used or core parts for serviceable replacements.
• Aircraft Purchase, Tear Down, and MRO Aircraft acquisition, teardown, refurbishment, and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul services, including part-out programs for Sikorsky S76, AW139, and AS332L2 Super Puma helicopters.
• Inventory and Asset Management Warehouse and inventory management services for helicopter and aircraft operators, supporting global logistics and parts lifecycle management.
• Parts Search Database Online searchable inventory database for locating helicopter parts and spares across aircraft types including Sikorsky S76/S61, Bell 222, AW139, with daily stock updates and email RFQ submission.
• CAPTURE RFID Inventory System Proprietary RFID-based warehouse inventory tracking system that links directly to customers' current inventory systems, enabling real-time tracking and updating across single or multiple warehouse locations without replacing existing inventory software.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction tracked as Key Performance Indicator to guide business decisions

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• United Aero GroupminorOthersListed as partner/supplier on Global Airparts website. United Aero Group is an aviation industry company.
• Lockheed MartinminorOthersListed as partner/supplier on Global Airparts website. Lockheed Martin is a major aerospace and defense contractor.
• EaglecopterminorOthersListed as partner/supplier on Global Airparts website. Eaglecopter is a helicopter services company.
• FlyoneminorOthersListed as partner/supplier on Global Airparts website. Brazilian aviation company.
• Mannix FreightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFreight and logistics partner for global parts shipping and delivery services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AAR Corp: AAR Corp is a leading independent aftermarket aviation parts distributor and MRO provider serving commercial, business, and government operators globally. Directly comparable to Global Airparts in parts distribution, component repair, and integrated inventory services.
• Triumph Group: Triumph Group provides aerospace structural components, systems, and aftermarket services including parts distribution and MRO. Comparable to Global Airparts in aerospace parts supply and integrated aftermarket support offerings.
• HEICO Corporation: HEICO operates FAA-approved MRO facilities and is one of the world's largest independent suppliers of FAA-approved aircraft replacement parts. Comparable to Global Airparts across aftermarket parts distribution and parts manufacturer approval (PMA) segments.
• StandardAero: StandardAero (formed from Vector Aerospace and Standard Aero) is a major helicopter engine and component MRO specialist supporting platforms including Sikorsky, Bell, Airbus Helicopters, and AW139. Closely comparable to Global Airparts in helicopter aftermarket support and parts exchange programs.
• United Aero Group: United Aero Group is an aviation services holding company focused on helicopter and fixed-wing aftermarket support including parts distribution and MRO. Comparable to Global Airparts in helicopter parts supply and is listed as a partner/supplier on Global Airparts' website.
• Eagle Copters: Eagle Copters is a helicopter operator, MRO provider, and parts supplier with deep expertise in legacy Sikorsky platforms. Directly comparable to Global Airparts in helicopter parts distribution and operator support; the two are also listed partners on Global Airparts' website.

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Technik: Lufthansa Technik is one of the world's largest aviation MRO providers, offering component MRO, engine services, and a global spare parts distribution network. Comparable as a broad incumbent in aviation MRO and parts support rather than as a helicopter-specialist niche competitor.
• Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin): Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, manufactures helicopters including the S76 and S70 series that are core to Global Airparts' part-out and parts supply business. Comparable as the OEM whose aftermarket ecosystem Global Airparts operates within, with potential overlap on parts supply and authorized service.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell Aerospace manufactures avionics, propulsion, and auxiliary power systems, and operates a major aftermarket parts and repair network serving helicopter and fixed-wing operators. Comparable as a broad aerospace aftermarket incumbent with overlapping component MRO and parts distribution capabilities.

Regional players

• Bristow Group: Bristow Group is a leading global helicopter operator serving offshore energy and search-and-rescue markets with significant fleet demand for parts and MRO support. Comparable to Global Airparts as a major buyer of helicopter parts and rotable exchange services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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