
Tailwind seeks strategic add-ons to its portfolio. Tailwind’s platform companies are held as subsidiaries and operate as stand-alone businesses with independent management teams. Tailwind prides itself on creating a smooth transition to new ownership since many of the company’s acquisitions have been founder or founder family owned. This approach empowers management and maintains the culture of the company. It is organized to facilitate growth organically and through acquisitions. The ability to leverage talent and skills alongside the operating company’s management team has been a successful formula for Tailwind. has been an active acquirer of companies and product lines since 2004. The company has the ability to overhaul most piston engine and airframe accessories in-house, and meet requirements for new, overhauled, exchange, repaired, remanufactured, or serviceable accessories. With EASA approval, the company meets the needs of the general aviation industry worldwide from its Tulsa facility. In addition, its facility in Fort Lauderdale offers comparable capabilities. Quality Aircraft Accessories is an FAA Part 145 Class 1 and Class 2 Repair Station. “In addition, we see opportunities for the future by strategically developing content offerings.” “As a part of Tailwind Technologies, QAA will be able to take advantage of our new parent company’s expertise in improving operations through a focus on critical metrics,” said QAA President Benton. “Moreover, QAA’s focus on the aftermarket along with their exceptional e-commerce skills will be a platform for future industry growth.” “QAA will enhance Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) aftermarket presence by providing a strong distribution capability and the direct ability to serve maintenance professionals and end users of HET’s products,” said Tailwind President James (Jim) W. QAA will maintain its established locations in Oklahoma and Florida along with the company’s skilled workforce. QAA works with many accessory manufacturers including Champion, Dukes Aerospace/Aero Fluid Products, Weldon Aerospace, Hartzell Engine Technologies, Precision Airmotive, Marvel Schebler, Tempest, Ametek/Drake Air, Lamar, Rapco, Inc, Aerospace Turbine Rotables and Kelly Aerospace.

and Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC, will keep QAA’s leadership team intact, including President Brett Benton, who will continue in that role. Tailwind Technologies, the parent company of Hartzell Propeller, Inc. In addition, QAA is an unlimited FAA Part 145 Class 1 and Class 2 Repair Station for piston engine and airframe accessories. and a growing location in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (QAA), an aftermarket stocking distributor for many general aviation accessory manufacturers, with a primary facility in Tulsa, Okla. “ In addition, we see opportunities for the future by strategically developing content offerings.Piqua, OH (January 06, 2020) - Tailwind Technologies recently acquired Quality Aircraft Accessories, Inc. “ As a part of Tailwind Technologies, QAA will be able to take advantage of our new parent company’s expertise in improving operations through a focus on critical metrics,” said QAA President Benton. “ Moreover, QAA’s focus on the aftermarket along with their exceptional e-commerce skills will be a platform for future industry growth.”

“ QAA will enhance Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) aftermarket presence by providing a strong distribution capability and the direct ability to serve maintenance professionals and end users of HET’s products,” said Tailwind President James (Jim) W. Hartzell Engine Technologies, Precision Airmotive, Marvel Schebler, Tempest,Īmetek/Drake Air, Lamar, Rapco, Inc, Aerospace Turbine Rotables and Kelly Including Champion, Dukes Aerospace/Aero Fluid Products, Weldon Aerospace, QAA will maintain its established locations in OklahomaĪnd Florida along with the company’s skilled workforce. QAA works with many accessory manufacturers

Keep QAA’s leadership team intact, including President Brett Benton, who willĬontinue in that role. and Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC, will Tailwind Technologies, the parent company of
