Bayview Aviation, LLC

Bayview Aviation, LLC is an aftermarket supplier of regional and commuter aircraft parts, engines and rotables based in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Founded in 2003, it grew into what it describes as one of the world's largest EMB-120 aftermarket suppliers and has since widened its support to many other regional types. Its management team cites more than 50 years of experience in aircraft purchasing, leasing, repairs, inventory appraisals and acquisitions.

Aircraft and engine types supported

• Embraer EMB-120 and ERJ 135 and 145
• ATR 42 and ATR 72
• Fokker F100
• Beechcraft 1900 and King Air
• Dash 8
• Dornier 328 family, turboprop and jet
• Bombardier CRJ
• PW100 series engines and components

Acquisition and part-out history

The company lists purchases of nine EMB-120 aircraft (six resold to operators, three parted out), two Fokker 100 aircraft, six ERJ145 aircraft acquired and parted out, more than 2 million dollars of ERJ145 rotable inventory, and a DHC-8-402 purchased for teardown. It helps customers find hard to find items through long term relationships built in the part-out industry.

Services

• Parts and rotables sales, including engines and APUs
• Repair management for international and domestic customers, using relationships with OEM and independent repair vendors and negotiated volume and flat rate contracts
• Consulting for banks, insurance agencies and leasing companies: aircraft and inventory evaluations, aircraft storage arrangements, return to service, logistics support, teardown and disposal
• Inventory appraisals and acquisitions

Senior management has taken part in over 100 aircraft acquisitions worldwide, many for on-site teardown and recovery.

Certifications and approvals

• Accredited to FAA Advisory Circular AC 00-56B
• Internal audit and verification programme, with quality control tailored to each client's needs

Company facts

• Founded in 2003
• Acquired by BAI Holdings, LLC in February 2015, making it a sister company to Berry Aviation of San Marcos, Texas, which operates Dash 8, Twin Otter, EMB-120 and Metro aircraft