Aero 3 has acquired Skywheels, a UK-headquartered provider of wheel and brake repair and overhaul services for the global aviation industry. Founded in 1996, Skywheels services all aircraft types and OEM systems, and focuses on the UK and European markets.

Skywheels will join AeroRepair, Aircrafters and Hemico under the Aero 3 umbrella. AeroRepair companies provide full-service aircraft wheel, brake, battery and landing gear repair and overhaul services for the commercial, corporate and general aviation industry. Aircrafters is an aftermarket distributor of Collins wheel and brake material and maintains an extensive parts inventory and rotable exchange pool to service the global aircraft market. Skywheels will join Aero 3's 10 North American locations and become the platform to further expand Aero 3's presence in the UK and EMEA markets.

"We are excited that Aero 3 has selected Skywheels to be its UK and European partner. Skywheels is an established and respected provider of comparable services and will be a perfect launch pad for Aero 3. Our management teams have been familiar with one another for many years and share a similar culture and goal to be the premier service provider in our respective markets," says co-owner Neil Morris. "The collective services offered by the combined entities and global reach will be of great value to its growing customer base."

"Our Aircrafters division has grown exponentially in the UK, and our acquisition of Skywheels demonstrates our intention to provide the same comprehensive array of services in the UK and Europe that we provide in North America. Our UK and European customers can now streamline their supply chain by utilising a single source for their wheel and brake parts, repair and overhaul and exchange pool needs. We are excited to welcome Skywheels' leadership and skilled technicians to our growing global family," adds Aero 3 CEO and president Daniel Bell.