aviationscouts GmbH

Beyond surplus trading, aviationscouts also supports airlines, lessors, MROs and integrators with full-service cabin reconfiguration programs – from layout planning to certified component delivery. Whether densifying fleets, refreshing interiors, or removing monuments, our engineering services cover all key phases of a cabin upgrade project:

• LOPA (Layout of Passenger Accommodation) updates – optimizing PAX counts and integrating multiple classes
• Aircraft seat modifications – cushion & dress cover manufacturing, re-foaming, weight optimization, armrest & tray changes
• IFE & ISPS retrofits or removals – USB power integration, system upgrades, or blanking solutions
• BOM (Bill of Materials) creation – zone-based kitting of seats, sidewalls, PSUs, partitions, overhead bins & monuments
• Minor modifications & STC support – with trusted EASA 21J design and 21G production partners – ensuring certified, compliant retrofit solutions.
• Turnkey retrofit management – from scope definition and MSN eligibility checks to certified delivery and documentation

With this one-stop-shop approach, airlines, lessors, MROs, and integrators benefit from faster lead times, transparent documentation, and compliance with EASA/FAA requirements – ensuring modifications are efficient, cost-effective, and fully certified.

AES (Airplane Equipment & Services GmbH) specializes in EASA/FAA/UK CAA Part-145 certified MRO services for cabin interiors, components, and structures, and additionally holds EASA Part-21G Production Organisation Approval for the certified production of interior components and kits. With six facilities across Germany and Switzerland, AES supports airlines and lessors worldwide with integrated cabin, component, and structural/composite services.

Certifications:

• EASA Part-145 – Approval No. DE.145.0334
• EASA Part-21G – Approval No. DE.21.G.0143 (Production Organisation)
• FAA Part-145 Repair Station – Approval No. QE7Y050X
• UK CAA Part-145 Maintenance Organisation – Ref. UK.145.01864

Capabilities include:

• Cabin Maintenance & Cosmetic Repairs – galleys, lavatories, monuments, sidewalls, panels, branding upgrades
• Structural Maintenance & Composite Repairs – floor panels, bulkheads, radomes, wing-to-body fairings
• ULD Services – repair & maintenance of cargo containers, pallets, and nets, IATA-compliant
• Special Processes – dry ice cleaning, wasteline cleaning, decor foil application
• Engineering & Certification Support – design changes and STC coordination managed in cooperation with experienced EASA Part-21J partners, ensuring fully compliant retrofit solutions alongside AES’s in-house Part-145 and Part-21G capabilities

Upcycling is our passion. Under the BAG TO LIFE brand, B2L GmbH & Co. KG turns original aircraft materials into functional, stylish lifestyle products – from messenger bags made of decommissioned life vests to laptop protectors crafted from high-tech aviation textiles. Since 2010, B2L has saved more than 600,000 kg of CO₂ by giving aviation materials a second life.

Within the Aerotec Group, sustainability follows a clear principle: if a seat or component can still be used, we reuse it; if reuse is no longer possible, we upcycle it; and if upcycling is not an option, we recycle it into secondary raw materials. This cycle ensures that nothing is wasted and every material is given the maximum possible value.

B2L is more than a retail brand – it is the world’s first dedicated upcycling agency, supporting companies in integrating aviation materials into sustainable corporate storytelling and marketing concepts. Materials processed include textiles, plastics, glass, metal, wood, and paper, with a creative cycle that transforms production residues and B-goods into new, value-adding products.

Production is carried out exclusively in Europe by small, owner-managed family businesses under fair working conditions. B2L’s pioneering work has been recognized with multiple awards, including a nomination for the German Sustainability Award (2021).

With BAG TO LIFE, sustainability is not just a principle – it is made visible, functional and enjoyable in everyday life.

The Aerotec Group is not a single company but an alliance of complementary aviation specialists. Under one umbrella, aviationscouts, AES, and B2L combine their strengths to create a one-stop-shop for airlines, lessors, MROs, and service integrators.

This unique setup ensures customers benefit from:

• Speed & Flexibility – surplus seats, interiors and components ready-to-ship from Germany, supported by global logistics
• Smart Cabin Modifications – seat & interior retrofits, BOM planning, layout changes, IFE integration, all coordinated through one partner
• Digitalization & Transparency – aviationgate.com marketplace with >15,000 PAX and 200,000+ parts searchable online
• Certified Expertise – EASA Part-145 (maintenance), Part-21G (production), FAA and UK CAA approvals, combined with trusted 21J DOA partners for design/STC support
• Sustainability & Circular Economy – REUSE. UPCYCLING. RECYCLING – extending product lifecycles through refurbishment, innovative upcycling with B2L (BAG TO LIFE), and maximum recycling rates for end-of-life materials.