AirParts Aero Inc

AirParts Aero is an online marketplace for aircraft parts, run by AirParts Aero Inc. in Falls Church, Virginia. Its website describes a 24/7 global platform where buyers search and order parts from sellers, and says it lists more than 100,000 parts for all types of aircraft. Aircraft owners, licensed mechanics, repair stations and maintenance departments can all list parts on it.

Parts categories

• Consumables, structures, electrical and hardware
• Landing gear components
• Tools and equipment
• Avionics and powerplant
• Fuel and aviation services
• Condition codes shown on listings, such as inspected, repaired, overhauled, rebuilt, serviceable and new surplus

Services

• Marketplace for sellers, which the site says connects inventory to more than 25,000 active buyers
• Fulfillment by AirParts: the company handles customer service, tech support, returns and risk management, or sellers can ship orders themselves, or mix both
• ProSourcing plans for outsourced parts sourcing
• A services network for MRO and technical providers, described as connecting them to over 80,000 aircraft
• Illustrated parts catalogs, where buyers can select a part directly from the catalog, with new catalogs added regularly
• An inventory acquisition team that takes enquiries from companies wishing to sell their parts stock
• An aircraft marketplace for buying and selling aircraft, with help on title and lien search, escrow, registration, pre-buy inspections and delivery
• Engine overhauls and an urgent parts request form for AOG needs

Support and coverage

The company states that it has 24x7 buyer support and a network of maintenance providers in more than 40 countries, and lists regional parts teams for the Eastern and Western United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America, the European Union, Asia-Pacific and South America. The site is available in English, French, Spanish and Thai.

Company facts

• ASA-100 accreditation, as reported in the Aviation Suppliers Association FAA AC 00-56B accreditation database
• An extensive quality control program, as stated on its website