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Aftermarket Services
Tier 2 and 3 Manufacturers
Tier 2 and 3 manufacturers of airframe, engine and avionics components
Aftermarket Parts and Distribution
Aircraft parts suppliers, warehousing, logistics and distribution specialists
DER/ PMA Material
FAA-qualified engineering, modification, manufacturing and certification of obsolete parts and materials
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MRO Heavy Maintenance
Maintenance and Repair of airframes, major assemblies and structures
MRO- Aircraft Engines
Maintenance and Repair of turbofan, turbojet and turboprop engines
MRO Components
Maintenance and Repair of APUs, Landing Gear , Avionics and sub-assemblies
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Private Equity
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