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Aero 3
Aero 3 Inc. operates as a holding company for several aviation aftermarket brands, including AeroRepair, Aircrafters, Skywheels, and Hemico.
Aero 3
Aero 3 Inc. operates as a holding company for several aviation aftermarket brands, including AeroRepair, Aircrafters, Skywheels, and Hemico. The firm, which maintains 11 locations across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, focuses on wheel and brake component repair, parts distribution, and PMA engineering. The company's service network covers Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Embraer, and Gulfstream platforms. Aero 3 holds FAA-approved PMA engineering capabilities with over 420 PMA parts and 100+ DER repairs. It acts as a Master Distributor for Collins parts and an ASA-100 accredited supplier, maintaining an inventory of more than 10,000 brake and wheel assemblies. Operations span repair stations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the UAE. October 2025: VSE Corporation acquired Aero 3, integrating the firm into VSE's Aviation segment. The deal combined Aero 3's specialized MRO network with VSE's public-company aftermarket distribution platform. The firm's total workforce is undisclosed, but its service centers and distribution hubs employ dedicated technicians and engineers across three continents. The key structural differentiator is Aero 3's hybrid model — it operates both as a physical repair network and as a proprietary parts distributor, with its own PMA engineering division and an Advanced Exchange Program for rapid component swaps. This vertical integration within a narrow aerospace niche (wheels and brakes) allows the firm to control quality and turnaround times from part design to field replacement.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Bedford
Corporate office
10 Commerce Park N, Bedford, NH 03110, United States
Additional offices
Calgary, Alberta, Canada · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Cheshire, England · Dubai, UAE · Phoenix, AZ, USA · New Castle, DE, USA · Miami, FL, USA · Atlanta, GA, USA · Indianapolis, IN, USA · Manchester, NH, USA · Dallas, TX, USA
Principals
Daniel Bell
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Aero 3?
CEO Daniel Bell leads Aero 3. Following the October 2025 acquisition by VSE Corporation, strategic direction and capital allocation now sit within VSE Aviation's corporate structure (per VSE announcement, October 2025).
Is Aero 3 structured as a family office or an operating company?
Aero 3 is an operating company — a holding entity for aviation MRO and distribution businesses. It is not a family office, though it may have been formed by private capital. Post-acquisition, it is a subsidiary of publicly traded VSE Corporation.
What services does Aero 3 provide?
The firm's brands offer aircraft wheel and brake repairs, battery services, parts distribution, and PMA engineering. It operates an Advanced Exchange Program for rapid component swaps and maintains a master distributor agreement with Collins Aerospace.
What is Aero 3's geographic footprint?
Aero 3 has 11 service and distribution locations across the United States (New Hampshire, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Texas, Arizona, Florida), Canada (Alberta, Quebec), the United Kingdom (Cheshire), and the UAE (Dubai).
Does Aero 3 manufacture its own parts?
Yes. Through its PMA engineering division, Aero 3 holds over 420 FAA-approved PMA parts and 100+ DER repairs, allowing it to design and produce replacement components for wheels and brakes.
How does VSE Corporation's acquisition affect Aero 3's operations?
CEO Daniel Bell stated that the integration into VSE Aviation aims to strengthen capabilities and expand customer value. The combined entity brings together Aero 3's specialized MRO expertise with VSE's larger aftermarket distribution network (per firm website, October 2025).
What brands operate under Aero 3?
The firm's brands include AeroRepair (multiple US and Canadian repair stations), Aircrafters (Delaware-based parts supplier), Skywheels (UK distribution), and Hemico (New Hampshire-based component services).
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