Aviationscouts GmbH

Aviationscouts GmbH: Leading the Circular Economy in Aircraft Interior Solutions

Core Services & Expertise

Aviationscouts GmbH stands as a market leader in surplus aircraft seats and interiors, revolutionizing the aftermarket with 25 years of specialized experience and innovative digital solutions. Based in Lichtenfels, Germany, the company operates the online marketplace aviationgate.com, managing over 30,000 passenger seats and more than 100 seat models while serving airlines, MROs, and lessors worldwide. With EN9100:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, Aviationscouts provides comprehensive one-stop-shop solutions that bridge the gap between surplus inventory and operational demand. Their newly expanded 18,000 square meter facility demonstrates their commitment to sustainable aviation practices, offering complete lifecycle management from sourcing and refurbishment to end-of-life recycling solutions.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Operating from their state-of-the-art German facility with global reach, Aviationscouts serves the international aviation community through strategic partnerships with EASA/FAA Part-145, 21G, and 21J certified repair stations. Their digital platform aviationgate.com provides transparent, fast access to inventory for customers worldwide, enabling rapid deployment of pre-refurbished shipsets within 1-2 weeks through their innovative speed and digitalization approach. The company’s integration into the Aerotec Europe Group (alongside AES) in 2024 significantly expanded their global reach and strengthened their position as a leading player in the circular economy for aircraft interiors. This strategic alliance enhances their ability to serve airlines, lessors, and MROs across multiple continents with consistent quality and service standards.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Aviationscouts’ quarter-century of experience is backed by rigorous certifications including EN9100:2018 aerospace quality management and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Their network of audited and approved EASA Part-145, 21G, and 21J service partners ensures compliance with the highest aviation standards while providing integrated services from storage and logistics to complete cabin reconfiguration programs. The company’s subsidiary B2L GmbH (Bag to Life) demonstrates their innovation in sustainability, upcycling aircraft materials into lifestyle products and preventing valuable materials from waste streams. Their comprehensive approach to aircraft maintenance includes everything from smart repairs and painting (IRAN) to flammability testing and IFE integration services through their dedicated repair shop area equipped with dry ice cleaning technology.

Innovation Focus

One of the most significant advancements is the way they’ve combined speed, digitalization, and smart refurbishment solutions in the aftermarket to serve airlines, lessors, and MROs with minimal lead time. Through the online platform aviationgate.com, they manage over 30,000 PAX seats and more than 100 seat models, offering fast, transparent access to available inventory. Pre-refurbished shipsets, often with dry ice cleaning and cosmetic upgrades, can be shipped within 1–2 weeks, which is a major advantage in today’s fast-paced leasing and transition market. By integrating these services with the certified refurbishment network, they enable quick and cost-effective cabin upgrades – something especially valued by lessors and airlines needing short turnaround times.

Sustainability Impact

Sustainability has always been at the core of the business. Their End-of-Life Program focuses on reuse, upcycling, and recycling. Seats and interiors are either refurbished for direct reuse, upcycled into lifestyle products through the subsidiary B2L GmbH, or properly recycled with trusted partners. This three-pronged approach prevents valuable materials from going to waste and helps customers lower their environmental footprint – without sacrificing flexibility or cost efficiency. Another key milestone: In 2024, they became part of the Aerotec Europe Group (alongside AES) – a step that further expands the global reach and strengthens the position as a leading player in the circular economy for aircraft interiors.

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Client Benefits & Advantages

Comprehensive Interior Solutions:

• • Digital Marketplace – aviationgate.com platform managing 30,000+ PAX seats and 100+ models

• • Rapid Deployment – Pre-refurbished shipsets with dry ice cleaning delivered within 1-2 weeks

• • Storage & Logistics – 18,000 square meter facility with comprehensive consignment services

• • Certified Refurbishment – EASA Part-145 network for repairs, modifications, and upgrades

• • Engineering Services – Minor modifications, STCs, CMM supplements, and flammability testing

• • Parts Manufacturing – Custom cushions, leather/fabric covers, 9G cushions, and blanking plates

• • End-of-Life Solutions – Complete recycling, upcycling, and spare parts cannibalization programs

Airlines, lessors, and MROs partnering with Aviationscouts benefit from streamlined access to surplus inventory that reduces both costs and environmental impact. Their smart refurbishment solutions, including dry ice cleaning and cosmetic upgrades, enable quick cabin transformations essential for today’s fast-paced aircraft leasing and transition market, with capabilities to handle up to 4 narrow-body shipsets simultaneously. The company’s three-pronged sustainability approach—reuse, upcycle, and recycle—aligns with industry environmental goals while maintaining cost efficiency and operational flexibility. Their innovative End-of-Life Program prevents waste through spare parts sales, creative upcycling through B2L, outlet sales, mockups for cabin simulators, and even movie studio applications. For aviation operators seeking sustainable, cost-effective interior solutions with minimal lead times, Aviationscouts’ proven track record and comprehensive service portfolio provide the expertise needed to optimize cabin assets throughout their entire lifecycle while supporting the industry’s circular economy goals. Quick Facts:

• • Founded: 25+ years of aircraft interior expertise

• • Location: Lichtenfels, Germany (18,000 sqm facility)

• • Certifications: EN9100:2018, ISO 9001:2015

• • Inventory: 30,000+ PAX seats, 100+ seat models managed digitally

Contact Information

Address: Wendenstraße 40, 96215 Lichtenfels, Germany Phone: 9571 947 907 0 Email: info@aviationscouts.comWebsite: www.aviationscouts.com

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