AIM MRO Expands Aerospace Aftermarket Capabilities With Acquisition of Advanced Air West Palm Beach

AIM MRO Holdings has acquired Advanced Air West Palm Beach, a long‑established manufacturer of replacement bushings, sleeves and fasteners for landing gear systems across commercial and military fleets. The deal broadens AIM MRO’s footprint in the aerospace and defense aftermarket, adding a specialized product line that supports one of the most maintenance‑intensive components on an aircraft.

Company leadership describes the acquisition as a key step in building a comprehensive consumables platform that serves on‑wing assets and other critical systems with engineered, high‑value repair materials.

Established Landing Gear Expertise Joins AIM MRO

Advanced Air West Palm Beach, founded in 1985, supplies overhaul bushings and related hardware used across nearly every major aircraft platform. General Manager Marty Hatcher will continue to lead the business, ensuring continuity for customers and maintaining the company’s long‑standing focus on quality and turnaround time.

Hatcher noted that AIM MRO’s global reach and customer relationships create new opportunities for growth, particularly as demand for landing gear maintenance continues to rise with sustained commercial and defense fleet utilization.

Fourth Add‑On Acquisition Builds Scale and Technical Depth

The acquisition marks AIM MRO’s fourth add‑on under AE Industrial Partners, following earlier expansions into engineered surface coatings and masking solutions for aerospace and gas turbine engines. The company continues to assemble a portfolio of specialized consumables that support component repair operations worldwide.

AE Industrial Partners emphasized that the addition of landing gear consumables introduces a new product category for AIM MRO and creates meaningful cross‑selling potential across its customer base.

About AIM MRO

AIM MRO is a manufacturer and supply chain manager of engineered consumable repair products used primarily in the aerospace aftermarket. For nearly three decades, the company has provided proprietary materials, customized component solutions and integrated supply chain services for global repair operations.

About Advanced Air West Palm Beach

Advanced Air West Palm Beach manufactures custom replacement bushings, sleeves and fasteners for landing gear overhaul applications. The company supports both commercial and defense customers with a focus on quality and reduced turnaround times.

About AE Industrial Partners

AE Industrial Partners is a private investment firm focused on sectors tied to national and economic security, including aerospace, defense and industrial services. The firm manages a diverse portfolio across private equity, venture capital and aerospace leasing.