Aero

Aero

Distributes aircraft parts and pilot supplies.

Overview

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. is a global distributor of aircraft parts and pilot supplies serving pilots, builders, and maintenance technicians for both certified and homebuilt aircraft. It operates a direct-to-consumer and B2B model, offering products through a large catalog and online store that range from raw materials like wood and metal to avionics and engine components. The company differentiates itself by providing a broad, one-stop selection tailored to the general aviation community and by serving a diverse customer base with both ready-made parts and build/maintenance supplies. Its goal is to support the general aviation ecosystem by making it easy to source everything needed for construction, upkeep, and operation of aircraft.

About Aero

Simplify's Rating
Why Aero is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Aerospace

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$19.5M

Headquarters

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Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • SAF adoption and electric aircraft development drive demand for new components.
  • Aging fleet modernization accelerates avionics upgrades and engine overhaul retrofits.
  • Predictive maintenance IoT sensors and diagnostic tools create aftermarket opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • StockMarket.aero's RFQ marketplace commoditizes parts, bypassing Aircraft Spruce's catalog model.
  • Air Power Inc. captures engine and OEM sales from general aviation clients.
  • FAA certification delays reduce homebuilt aircraft kit raw materials sales 25%.

What makes Aero unique

  • 60-year heritage as general aviation's comprehensive parts distributor since 1965.
  • Direct-to-consumer and B2B model serving pilots, builders, and maintenance technicians.
  • Extensive catalog spanning raw materials to complex avionics and engines.

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Funding

Total Funding

$19.5M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

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