Contender Aviation

Contender Aviation is an aircraft parts supplier based in Doral, Florida. It was founded in 2018. The company sells parts and components for business jets to operators, repair stations, maintenance professionals and aviation companies around the world.

The company buys aircraft, takes them apart and sells the parts. This is called a teardown. Contender says it has experience acquiring aircraft, managing the dismantling work and bringing serviceable components to market. Its stock includes engines, APUs, avionics, landing gear, and structural and interior parts. The company says its hands-on experience gives it a practical view of customer needs, from planned maintenance to a grounded aircraft.

Contender lists parts for many business jet platforms, and says many are ready to ship. Challenger models are the 601 and 604. Hawker models are the 400XP, 800XP, 850XP, 900XP and 4000. Learjet models are the 35, 45, 55 and 60. Gulfstream models are the G200 and GIV.

The list goes on with the Global Express and Global 5000, the Falcon 50, 900EX and 2000, the Citation 560XL, 550 and 650, and the Phenom 100. The company asks customers to get in touch even if a part is not listed.

When a part is not on the shelf, Contender offers to source it. The part may sit on a current or planned teardown project, or an industry partner may have it. The company says it can find parts quickly through its worldwide network of operators, repair stations and parts sources.

An AOG desk runs 24 hours a day for grounded aircraft. Contender says its sales team moves fast when an aircraft is stuck on the ground. Customers can request a quote through the website, search for a part or send a general inquiry.

Contender also buys. Owners and others can sell inventory, cores or whole aircraft to the company through its Sell To Us page. The company has pages for investors and for returns. The company says it values straightforward communication, responsive service and long-term relationships built on trust. Its motto is We Keep You Flying.

Services

• Business jet parts supply
• Aircraft teardowns
• Engines and APUs
• Avionics
• Landing gear
• Parts sourcing
• 24/7 AOG support
• Buying inventory and aircraft