Brief Overview

The Australian head office provides the bulk of our customer service and is the hub of our operation. The USA based subsidiary company (located in Seattle) provides direct contact with our network of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's), authorised Suppliers and Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facilities that are located within the USA, along with administrating US State Department requirements relating to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITARS) and Export License control.

MASpares strictly adheres to all Australian Government and U.S. State Department controls for the export of any military goods as stated in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITARS).

Military & Aviation Spares Pty Ltd in Australia has Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approval for distribution of aircraft spares and materials excluding aviation fuels. Our CASA Certificate Number is 1-5SVON, Issue 2.

Military & Aviation Spares Pty Ltd in Australia is a recognised Australian Defence Vendor and our Defence Vendor Code (N/Cage) is: Z03Q4.

Military & Aviation Spares LLC in the USA is a 100% fully owned subsidiary of the parent company, being Military & Aviation Spares Pty Ltd (Australia).  The cage code for Military & Aviation Spares LLC is: 59C86.  Our US office is located in Seattle, WA, just 15 minutes from Boeing and 25 minutes from Seattle airport.

Military & Aviation Spares Pty Ltd was originally known as Military Aviation Spares Pty Ltd until a name change occurred in October 2007 to rename the company: Military & Aviation Spares Pty Ltd.  The "&" was added between the words Military and Aviation to highlight the two different aspects of the company, the aviation side (military and commercial aircraft) and the military side (non-aviation goods, e.g., Army vehicles, Navy ships).

Our philosophy in business is simple; honest hard work and building long term relationships with both Suppliers and Customers, that is based on trust and a strong working relationship.

Military & Aviation Spares Pty Ltd (Australia) operates under a third party (SAI Global) certified Quality Management System (QMS) and complies with the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008. The company thrives on a culture of continuous review and improvement. Although not third party approved and accredited, the subsidiary company in the USA operates from the same Quality Management System (QMS) and same Quality Manual as the parent company in Australia.

The Directors and staff are a dedicated team of individuals with a combined experience in Defence and Commercial aviation of over 50 years.  The close connection, network and understanding of the way Defence does business in Australia uniquely places the company in a position to understand and assist our Customers (be they Australian Defence Force related or an overseas Customer).  The MASpares team are committed to upholding our core values of providing quality products and excellent customer service.

Key Customers and End Users

• Royal Australian Air Force

• Royal Australian Army

• Royal Thai Air Force

• Royal Thai Navy

• Royal Malaysian Air Force

• Royal Malaysian Navy

• Philippines Air Force

• Australian Aerospace (an EADS company)

• Rosebank Engineering

• Tasman Aviation Enterprises (TAE)

• Goodrich Component Control - Australia

• Boeing Defence Australia

• Commercial Airlines

• Commercial manufacturing for Boeing commercial aircraft

History of Key Events

2011:  In the second week of August 2011, MASpares LLC (100% owned USA subsidiary) becomes fully operational at our new location in Lynnwood (Seattle), Washington State, just 15 minutes drive south from Boeing and 25 minutes drive north from Seattle airport.

2011:  The first half of 2011 sees MASpares continue to support military spares requirements, both break down spares (including hardware) and repairable components to meet the needs of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and various Air Forces in our region, including the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and the Philippines Air Force (PAF).  MASpares also breaks in to the heavy commercial aircraft market for both Boeing and Airbus aircraft.  Support of Australian Army armoured vehicles continues to also be a core business for MASpares. 

2010:  MASpares continues to grow as a aerospace distributor with core strength in the area of spares support and services for Lockheed and Boeing military aircraft.  2010 also marks the beginning of MASpares as a strong supplier to the Australian Army for spares in support of Army land vehicles like M113 and ASLAV (with US State Department Export License approval).

2009:  Military & Aviation Spares LLC moves office in late June 2009 from Torrance California to Orem, Salt Lake City, Utah.  The office became operational in the new location on the 1 July 2009.

2009:  In June 2009 MASpares signs an agreement with Sunaero to be their exclusive Distributor and service centre in Australia for Fuel Tank Leak Check and Rapid Cure kits, systems and technologies.

2009:  In February 2009 the US office receives its registration number and approval from the US State Department for registration as a Broker and Exporter of military spares and components that are controlled by the US State Department under ITAR regulations.

2008:  In December 2008 the US office applies to the US State Department for registration as a Broker and Exporter under ITAR regulations.

2008:  Military & Aviation Spares LLC becomes operational at the new Torrance facility in California (USA) on the the 17 November 2008 to support operations of our Brisbane office.

2008:  Military & Aviation Spares LLC (a California, USA based, 100% fully owned subsidiary of the parent company in Australia) was registered on the 16 September 2008.

2008:  From the start of 2008 MASpares expanded into SE Asia and consolidated its position as a supplier to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).

2007:  On the 05 December 2007, Military & Aviation Spares Pty Ltd received a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Certificate of Approval (COA) for the distribution of aircraft components and materials excluding aviation fuels.

2007: Southpac advised MASpares that they no longer conduct third party surveillance audits for ISO 9001:2000.  Military & Aviation Spares Pty Ltd underwent a Surveillance audit by SAI Global and changed third party accreditation from Southpac to SAI Global.

2007:  On the 24 October 2007, Military Aviation Spares Pty Ltd changed its name to Military & Aviation Spares Pty Ltd .

2007:  Throughout 2007 MASpares sourced quotes and won purchase orders for aeronautical product in support of  DHC-4 (Caribou), C130H/C130J (Hercules), F/A-18 (Hornet), P3/T56 Engine, F111 Engines, CH-47 Chinook, S70 Blackhawk and B707 aircraft for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and/or their maintenance contractors.  MASpares expanded into the realm of project tender for  management of aerospace component maintenance.  Late 2006 and 2007 saw MASpares sign teaming agreements and form "Alliance Partnerships" with Air Marshall Inc (USA), Rockland Aerospace Inc (Canada & USA) and Aero International Inc (USA), greatly enhancing the MASpares capability to support a wide variety of military and commercial aircraft and engines, including C130, P3, T-56 Engine, CH-47 Chinook, F-18 Hornet, F-16 Falcon, S70 Blackhawk and Boeing commercial aircraft.

2006: MASpares continues to support the DHC-4 Caribou and also starts to support C130 Hercules and P3 Orion aircraft operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

2006: Military Aviation Spares Pty Ltd moves to 16 Flint Street, North Ipswich, Queensland in June 2006.

2006: Military Aviation Spares Pty Ltd underwent its inaugural (third party) Certification Audit by Southpac for ISO 9001:2000 on the 24th January 2006, passed and received its inaugural certificate.

2005: MASpares continues to support the DHC-4 Caribou.

2004: Military Aviation Spares Pty Ltd was formed on the 31 August 2004 to support the aging DHC-4 Caribou, operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

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