Aviation Exteriors Revenue and Competitors

Aviation Exteriors, Inc. (AvEx) is primarily in the business of painting the exterior of aircraft. From 1990 to 1999, operations were concentrated in the commercial aviation market to include passenger and cargo airlines. Over the last eight years, operations have expanded to take advantage of opportunities in two other sectors of the industry: the military and corporate markets. AvEx New Iberia completed a military helicopter contract in 2002 and established ongoing contracts for painting C-130's. To further strengthen the initial operations, numerous large corporate aircraft were completed for customers in the United States and from several different countries around the world. A conscious effort to become the premier paint operation in the industry has resulted in steady growth and expansion. From rather modest beginnings in 1990, AvEx is now firmly entrenched in the niche market of specializing in aircraft painting. This has allowed AvEx to focus on perfecting the process with no distraction and to set new standards for the industry in terms of quality and schedule. In support of the painting activities, the Louisiana operation has extensive experience in the balancing of flight controls, minor sheet metal and composite repairs.