GMI Aero

GMI Aero is a French company, based in Paris, that supplies equipment, methods and training for composite repair. Its website says that for more than 30 years it has helped aviation customers define and set up composite repair solutions, with a full range of equipment for repair and manufacturing, repair methodologies, training and engineering support for repair studies that range from simple to complex.

Equipment

• ANITA hot bonder consoles, in 1 zone, 2 zone and 4 to 6 zone versions with extension modules, plus the ANITA EZ bonding console
• Heating systems, including standard, conformable and ATEX heating blankets, infrared heaters and radiant panels
• Leslie tooling kits and tools for drilling and sanding
• Non-destructive testing instruments, including the Elisa ultrasonic test console, tap test kits and thermography kits used on Airbus aircraft
• Vacuum pumps and accessories
• Specialised systems: Olga pressurisation, April cure accelerator, Gilda metal bonding by anodisation, Samantha repair of inflatable systems and Sacha testing of pneumatic de-icers
• Complementary bonding equipment such as extraction systems, freezers for transport, ovens and autoclaves

Services

GMI Aero offers equipment maintenance and calibration, commissioning training for new equipment and composite repair training tailored to customer needs, and it has run seminars in Singapore. It also launched an equipment loan service so that customers can cover short-term or limited repair and inspection needs without buying equipment. Loan items listed include an ANITA EZ two-zone hot bonder with heating blankets, and NDT equipment for A300, A320 and A330/A340 aircraft and for elevators of the A320 family, available on a weekly or monthly basis.

Research and events

The company cooperates with EU partners on projects such as manufacturing processes and digital tools for more sustainable composite aerostructures, and on debondable composite patches for aeronautical applications. Its news mentions visits to JEC World 2025 and MRO Middle East in Dubai, and its YouTube channel shows composite repair demonstrations.

Events

GMI Aero is listed as an exhibitor at JEC World 2027, MRO Europe 2026 and MRO Europe 2027.

Contact

GMI Aero is listed under Manufacturers, Aircraft Maintenance and is based in France.
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