AvAir buys Full Stop Technics, adding certified wheel and brake repair

What's the deal? AvAir, an Arizona-based inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, has acquired Full Stop TechnicsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a Milwaukee-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm. The deal adds Federal Aviation Administration- and European Union Aviation Safety Agency-certified wheel and brake repair to AvAir's platform. Terms were not disclosed.

What's the endgame? AvAir holds more than 26 million in-stock components and wants to pair that inventory with in-house repair. "Bringing this capability in house allows us to pair AvAir's extensive inventory position with certified wheel and brake repair support," said president Brandon Wesson.

Why now? Wesson tied the move to AvAir's 2026 purchase of more than 1,600 wheels and brakes from Lufthansa TechnikDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. Owning the repair capability lets AvAir service that stock directly, rather than route work to third parties.

Expansion: The acquisition follows AvAir's opening of a third facility in Dallas, Texas, beside Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, extending its North American distribution network. Both moves widen its global aftermarket footprint for airlines, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and MRO customers.

Full Stop Technics brings nearly four decades of wheel and brake MRO experience. "AvAir shares those values, and together we can give customers a more connected experience from parts sourcing through certified repair and overhaul," said its president, Bill Morales.

The signal: The deal reflects a push toward vertical integration in the aviation aftermarket, where inventory holders are absorbing certified repair to offer faster, single-source service. For AvAir, which marked its 25th anniversary in 2025, controlling both parts and repair tightens its grip on the supply chain.

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