Name

Aero Performance Specialties

Legal name

Aero Performance Specialties, LLC.

Website

https://aero-performance.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chino Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Avionics Installation Services: Installation and integration of avionics equipment including GPS navigation systems (Garmin GTN, Aspen, Dynon, Avidyne), flight displays (AXIS, Aspen ProMAX), autopilots (Trio ProPilot), transponders, and ADS-B solutions. Revenue is generated through labor (hourly rates) plus equipment costs.
2. Aircraft Maintenance and Repairs: Full-service aircraft maintenance including annual inspections, engine and airframe repairs, and turbine/pressurized aircraft servicing. Charged at hourly labor rates.
3. Certification and Compliance Services: FAA-required certifications including pitot/static inspections, IFR certifications, transponder testing (Mode A, C, S), and ADS-B compliance verification. These are mandated inspections for aircraft operating in controlled airspace.
4. Avionics Equipment Sales: As a Garmin dealer and installer of Aspen, Dynon, Avidyne, and Trio products, the company generates revenue from equipment sales alongside installation services. Bundle pricing and special promotions drive sales of complete avionics packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aero Performance Specialties is an FAA-certified repair station that installs and sells avionics equipment (Garmin, Aspen, Dynon, Avidyne, Trio) and performs aircraft maintenance, annual inspections, pitot/static and transponder certifications, ADS-B compliance testing, and custom instrument panel fabrication with in-house CNC machining, powder coating, and laser engraving. Services are delivered on-site at customer locations or at the company's hangar and shop facilities at Chino Airport (KCNO) and Brackett Airport (KPOC) in Southern California.

Product overview

Aero Performance Specialties is an avionics installation and aircraft maintenance service provider, not a unified software platform. The company offers a portfolio of avionics products and installation services across multiple brands including Garmin AXIS flight displays, Garmin GTN navigators, Aspen Evolution glass displays, Dynon Skyview systems, Avidyne IFD navigators, and Trio autopilots. Services include pitot/static and transponder certification, ADS-B compliance testing, custom instrument panel fabrication, powder coating, laser engraving, and general aircraft maintenance and repairs. The company operates as both an installation service provider and authorized dealer for these third-party avionics brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Garmin AXIS Flight Display System New-generation touchscreen flight display offered in 11.6-inch landscape, 8-inch portrait, and 8-inch landscape sizes, configurable as PFD or MFD with optional EIS. The 11.6-inch version can integrate IFR GPS, COMM/NAV radio, and audio panel into a single display. Sold and installed by Aero Performance Specialties as an authorized Garmin dealer for general aviation aircraft owners seeking modern glass cockpit avionics.
• Garmin GTN 750XI GPS/NAV/COM Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM navigator with IFR capabilities, dual-core processors, high-resolution display, and 10-watt transmit power, intended as an upgrade for legacy Garmin GNS 430/530 or GTN 750 units. Sold and installed by Aero Performance Specialties with a $300 promotional discount through 7/31/2026.
• Aspen ProMAX/E5 Flight Display with Trio ProPilot Autopilot Bundled glass cockpit upgrade solution featuring the Aspen E5 display with integrated Trio ProPilot autopilot, offered under $11,000 installed. Provides an economical entry into IFR-capable flight displays with autopilot integration for general aviation pilots.
• Trio ProPilot Autopilot Digital autopilot upgrade STC'd for several airframes, available in 3.25-inch panel mount ($11,500 installed) or flat pack configuration. Aimed at experimental and cost-conscious pilots seeking modern autopilot capability.
• Avidyne IFD 540/440 GPS Navigator WAAS GPS navigator with built-in Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. The IFD 440 is the base unit and the IFD 540 is available as a $3,000 upgrade. Installed by Aero Performance Specialties as part of avionics upgrade packages.
• Dynon Skyview HDX 10-inch Display Certified all-glass panel display with high-resolution screen that replaces static instruments and legacy engine gauges, including a standalone backup instrument. Add-on capable and quote-based for installation.
• Pitot/Static Certification Services FAA-required inspection and certification for pitot and static systems and altimeters, performed in accordance with CFR 91.411/91.413. Includes basic inspections ($350), IFR certifications ($435), additional pitot or static systems ($145-$160), leak repairs ($150/hour plus materials), helicopter preferred checks ($300), and RVSM certification (quote-based). Performed at customer locations or at Aero Performance facilities.
• Transponder and ADS-B Compliance Certification Inspection and certification of Mode A, Mode C, and Mode S transponders (1090/978 MHz) and verification of ADS-B compliance in accordance with CFR 91.413 and CFR 91.227. VFR Mode C testing priced at $175, Mode S at $195, ADS-B compliance at $185 (or $75 when combined with another test).
• Custom Instrument Panel Fabrication Custom design, fabrication, powder coating, and laser engraving services for complete instrument panel upgrades, performed in-house using onsite CNC machining. All custom work is included in installed quotes for avionics upgrades, enabling bespoke panel aesthetics tailored to customer preferences.
• Aircraft Maintenance and Repairs General aircraft maintenance including annual inspections, engine and airframe repairs, carburetor service for Marvel-Schebler MA and HA series, and turbine and pressurized aircraft servicing. Standard rate is $165/hour with $195/hour for turbine and pressurized aircraft, performed at the company's hangar facilities or at customer locations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GarmincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAero Performance Specialties is now a Garmin dealer offering Grand Opening Specials at their new Brackett Airport facility. They provide installation services for Garmin products including GTN 750XI GPS/NAV/COM upgrades with $300 discount through 7/31/2026. The partnership enables bundle pricing with special installation savings on complete Garmin avionics packages.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pacific Coast Avionics: Long-established Southern California avionics dealer and installer serving the same GA market with comparable multi-brand offerings (Garmin, Aspen, etc.) and similar labor-based revenue model—direct head-to-head competitor in Aero Performance's core territory.
• Sarasota Avionics: Florida-based avionics dealer and installer with multi-brand authorization (Garmin, Avidyne, Aspen, Trio) and in-house installation shop—the eastern US analog of Aero Performance's dealer/installer model with similar labor-plus-equipment pricing structure.
• Gulf Coast Avionics: Texas-based avionics sales and installation company operating a comparable business model (multi-brand dealer + install shop + service), competing in a different region but highly analogous in GTM, pricing, and capability mix.
• SteinAir Inc. Oregon-based avionics installation specialist focused on experimental and certified aircraft, with in-house fabrication capabilities similar to Aero Performance's CNC/powder coat/laser engraving differentiator—close analog on the custom-installation value proposition.
• J.A. Air Center: Illinois-based avionics dealership and installation center (Garmin and other major brands) serving a regional GA market with comparable dealer/installer business model to Aero Performance's SoCal operation.
• Avionics Place: Colorado-based avionics dealer and installer offering multi-brand equipment sales and installation services—a regional GA-focused avionics shop comparable in scope and target customer to Aero Performance.

Broad incumbents

• Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics: Established US avionics manufacturer and service provider offering both proprietary products (autopilots, annunciators, standby instruments) and installation/MRO services—overlaps with Aero Performance in installation work but competes more broadly as an OEM.
• Banyan Air Service: Large South Florida FBO providing full-service aircraft maintenance, avionics installation, and parts sales across multiple platforms—a broader incumbent in MRO/avionics that competes for similar GA owner-operator wallet share as Aero Performance, but at materially greater scale.
• Garmin (aviation services/dealer network): Garmin is both partner/equipment supplier and indirect competitor through its authorized dealer/installer network and direct product support; its broader aviation segment sets industry standards that Aero Performance operates within, and Garmin-branded service offerings could compress independent shops over time.

Others

• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. Major US aviation parts distributor and reseller (avionics, instruments, hardware) that supplies aircraft owners directly—adjacent ecosystem participant that competes for the parts-purchase portion of an upgrade project even when installation remains with an avionics shop like Aero Performance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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