Reliance Aircraft International, LLC

Reliance Aircraft International (RAI) is an aftermarket commercial and military airframe and engine spare parts company in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 2011 as a reseller, supplier and distributor of spare parts for Boeing, Airbus, CFM, GE, Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney aircraft and engines. All stock is held at its Austin headquarters in a 45,000 square foot climate controlled facility.

Parts and platforms

• Commercial: avionics and communication systems, hydraulics and actuation, nacelles and thrust reversers, engine control systems and QEC units, landing gear, wheels and brakes, APUs, flight control surfaces, interiors, evacuation slides, antennas, probes and sensors
• Aircraft and engines supported include 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, A300, A310, A319, A320, DC-10 and MD-80, plus CFM56, RB211-535 and V2500 engines
• Military: spares for Lockheed, Northrop and Boeing aircraft

Inventory sourcing

RAI acquires inventory by buying aircraft for disassembly or as lot packages. It states that it has purchased and disassembled over 30 aircraft since December 2011. It is an authorized Honeywell channel partner, offering flat rate repair and overhaul on selected 737NG, A320 family, 757, 767 and 777 parts.

Company facts

• Founded in 2011
• ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120 Rev B certified through ASACB, and FAA AC 00-56B compliant, as stated on its website
• CAGE code 73Y15
• Sister companies listed on the site: NavCom Repairs (Austin) and Suncoast Landing (Medley, Florida)