Western Air International

Western Air International (WAI) is an aerospace parts distributor headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona. It was established in 1995 at the invitation of the then president of AlliedSignal Aerospace, with the primary mission of recapturing OEM market share. The company supplies factory-new material to OEMs, airlines, regional carriers, militaries, MROs and FAA 145 repair facilities around the world, and says it is located near major aerospace hubs.

Business areas

• Military: distribution of parts and equipment for defense fleets
• Business and general aviation: parts and equipment for business and general aviation aircraft
• Commercial distribution: parts for commercial fleets, in a wide range of aircraft and market sectors
• Repairs and overhauls, handled under the company's own repair order terms and conditions, with quotes valid for 30 days

Service

The customer service team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to source parts and manage logistics. Customers can also reach the company through an online platform at any hour, and requests for quotation go to a dedicated address listed on the site. The company works with a global customer base, and says it analyzes data and applies improvements to reduce cost and lead time. Its quality process starts with understanding the customer's requirements, then supplying parts to specification with technical support, then reviewing results for improvement.

Quality

• AS9120:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, with full traceability
• FAA AC 00-56B accredited distributor
• Member of the Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA)
• Every part supplied is inspected and certified

History

The company's About page places its origins in the AlliedSignal and Honeywell family of businesses, noting the 1985 merger of Allied with Signal Companies and the 1999 acquisition of Honeywell by AlliedSignal.

Company facts

• Established in 1995
• Address: 1239 W. San Pedro Street, Gilbert, Arizona
• Fax: +1 480 966 5001
• Serves OEMs, airlines, regional carriers, militaries, MROs and FAA 145 repair facilities