2026 Top Shop Finalists
Top Shops 2026 Finalists
We are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 Top Shop Awards. Since the awards were introduced in 2008, participation has grown exponentially. This year’s strong response led us to expand 19 categories into subcategories for Multi-Entity and Single Entity facilities.
We experienced another record-breaking year, with 220 shops receiving nominations across 30 categories.
We sincerely thank everyone who took the time to submit nominations. Without your participation, the Top Shop Awards would not be possible. We also extend our congratulations to this year’s finalists, who were selected from an exceptionally competitive field. Best of luck to all finalists as we move into the final Winner Selection phase of the 2026 Top Shop Awards.
IMPORTANT: The winner selection phase will begin
Friday, January 9th via The145 website. A voting
pop-up will appear once users click on the Repair tab of the
website. You must have login credentials to The145 to vote.
The voting ballot will be visible to ONLY airlines and
suppliers.
Please note that the voting links from the "nomination" phase are no longer valid.
Please note that the voting links from the "nomination" phase are no longer valid.
Voting for Top Shop WINNERS opens: Friday,
January 9th
Voting ends: Friday, January 30th
Second round voting details:
- Only Airlines and Suppliers are eligible to vote.
- Each voter must have their own login at www.the145.com.
- Non-members can register for free to submit their votes.
- Only one vote per person. However, multiple people from the same facility can vote.
- Categories with Multi-Entity and Single Entity Facility divisions are allowed two selections - one per division.
Below are the 2026 Top Shop Finalists by repair category:
Best Accessories Class I, II, III
Multi-Entity Facilities
- AAR Component Services - Thailand
- Accessory Technologies Corp.
- AerSale Component Solutions
- Air Accessories & Avionics
- AOG Accessories, Inc.
- GA Telesis MRO Services Component Repair Group
- Heico Component Repair Group - Accessories
- VSE Aviation Services - FL
Single Entity Facilities
- AAI Aero, Inc.
- Atlas Aerospace Accessories LLC
- AvGen Aerospace
- Cross-Check Aviation
- EMC Aerospace, Inc.
- Four Star Accessory Overhaul
- LF Avionics, Corp.
- MTI Aviation
- Novo Aero Services LLC
- Overhaul Accessory, Inc.
- Summit Aerospace, Inc.
Best Airframe & Aerostructures
Multi-Entity facilities
- AAR Component Services - Hot Springs
- AerSale AeroStructures - MIA
- ATS Components DFW
- GA Telesis MRO Services Composite Group
- HEICO Repair Group - Aerostructures
Single Entity facilities
- A&R Aviation Services
- California Radomes
- Diverse Aircraft Services, Corp.
- Evans Composites, Inc.
- MASI - Miami Aircraft Structures
- PAZ Aviation
- QT Aerospace, LLC
- TIC Aerospace, Inc.
- V1 MRO Solutions, LLC
Best APU Components
Multi-Entity facilities
- AAR Aircraft Component Services - Amsterdam
- AerSale Component Solutions
- Delta TechOps
- EPCOR BV
- TAT Technologies - Greensboro
Single Entity facilities
- Air Quality Aviation
- Aviocraft
- Cima Aviation
- Setnix LLC
- TurbineAero, Inc.
- Turbopower LLC
Best APU Overhaul
Multi-Entity facilities
- EPCOR BV
- AllClear Repair Services
- Future Aviation, Inc.
- Revima
- TAT Technologies - Greensboro
- Turkish Airlines Technic
Single Entity facilities
- Gulfstream Aerospace
- Inflite MRO Services Ltd.
- Next MRO
- TAG Aero, LLC
Best Avionics & Instruments
Multi-Entity facilities
- Absolute Aviation, LLC
- Aero Instruments & Avionics
- Air Accessories & Avionics
- Barfield, Inc.
- Lufthansa Technik
- Muirhead Avionics
- VSE Aviation Services - FL
Single Entity facilities
- A.I.R.S.
- Cross-Check Aviation
- Duncan Aviation, Inc.
- Icon Aerospace, LLC.
- JJA Aviation
- LF Avionics, Corp.
- Millennium International Avionics
- MTI Aviation
- Otto Instrument Service
- Penta Avionics, LLC
- Setnix LTD UK
- Skysmart MRO Ltd
- TIC Aerospace, Inc.
Best DER Repair
Multi-Entity facilities
- Camtronics - A HEICO Company
- Harter Aerospace
- Innodyne Systems, LLC
- PHS Aviation Svcs.
Single Entity facilities
- AeroParts Manufacturing & Repair, Inc.
- CVG Aerospace
- Herber Aircraft Service, Inc.
- Power Aerospace Group, LLC
Best Ducting
- Aircraft Ducting Repair, Inc.
- Airtomic
- AvDUCT Worldwide
- CRS Technics Ltd UK & Ireland
- Eaton - Beltsville
- Jet Direct Aerospace
Best Electrical Panels
- A.I.R.S.
- Altima Technologies
- AvGen Aerospace
- Aviocraft
- Innodyne Systems, LLC
- JJA Aviation
- Penta Avionics, LLC
- Power Avionics & Accessories
- Setnix LTD UK
- Skysmart MRO Ltd
- TIC Aerospace, Inc.
Best Electro-Mechanical
Multi-Entity facilities
- Air Accessories & Avionics
- Absolute Aviation Services
- Ametek MRO Southern Aeroparts
- ATS Components PAE
- Fokker Services B.V.
- Fortner Engineering
- VSE Aviation Services - FL
Single Entity facilities
- A.I.R.S.
- Aerostar, Inc.
- Air-Cert, LLC
- Airgroup Dynamics Inc.
- EMC Aerospace, Inc.
- General MRO Aerospace
- Illuminair Support Corp.
- LF Avionics, Corp.
- MT Aero, Inc.
- Precision Tech Aero, Inc.
- Sal Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Skysmart MRO Ltd
Best Engine Accessories
Multi-Entity facilities
- Aero Accessories, Inc.
- Ametek MRO - Drake Air Tulsa
- Ametek MRO B&S Aircraft Parts Wichita
- EthosEnergy Accessories & Components
- Fokker Services B.V.
- Silver Wings Aerospace
Single Entity facilities
- Array Aviation, Inc.
- EMC Aerospace, Inc.
- Global Airservices, LLC
- Icon Aerospace, LLC
- JC Aviation Services, Inc.
- MTI Aviation
- Petra Aerospace
- Summit Aerospace, Inc.
- Thrust Tech Accessories
Best Engine Components
Multi-Entity facilities
- AAR Component Services - Grand Prairie
- Air France Industries
- Ametek MRO B&S Aircraft Parts Wichita
- ATI A HEICO Company
- Lufthansa Technik
Single Entity facilities
- Air Support
- BP Aero Services
- EMC Aerospace, Inc.
- Global Airservices, LLC
- Jet Direct Aerospace
- MARTEC Aviation
- Petra Aerospace
- Summit Aerospace
- Twin MRO
Best Engine Overhaul
- BP Aero Services
- Cobalt Aero Services
- Delta TechOps
- Lufthansa Technik
- PAZ Aviation
- StandardAero
Best Fuel Systems & Fuel Accessories
Multi-Entity facilities
- Aero Accessories, Inc.
- AerSale Component Solutions
- Ametek MRO B&S Aircraft Parts Wichita
- ATS Components DFW
- Barfield, Inc.
- Fokker Services B.V.
Single Entity facilities
- Aeropol Aviation Services Corp.
- Cima Aviation
- General MRO Aerospace
- GSO Aviation, Inc.
- Jet Air MRO, LLC
- Modern MRO LLC
- Overhaul Accessory, Inc.
Best Galley Components
Multi-Entity facilities
- Air Accessories & Avionics
- AJW Technique
- Ametek MRO Antavia
- Lufthansa Technik
- Soundair Aviation Svcs.
- VSE Aviation Services - KY
Single Entity facilities
- Affinity Aeronautical Solutions
- Air Atlanta Aviaservices Ltd.
- AOG Reaction, Inc.
- AvGen Aerospace
- Aviocraft
- FORTEK Aerospace
- Icon Aerospace, LLC.
- Illuminair Support Corp.
- Reheat Aero Limited
Best Gyros
- A.I.R.S.
- Aero Instruments & Avionics
- Aviotek Instruments & Accessories, Inc.
- Barfield Inc.
- Continental Aircraft Support
- Icon Aerospace, LLC.
- Marilake Aero Systems
- Muirhead Avionics
- North Bay Aviation
- Summit Aerospace
Best Heat Transfer
Multi-Entity facilities
- AAR Component Services - Wellington
- Ametek MRO - Drake Air Tulsa
- ATS Components DFW
- Barfield, Inc.
- TAT Technologies - Tulsa
Single Entity facilities
- Airgroup Dynamics Inc.
- Avia Technique Ltd.
- Cobalt Aero Services
- ETP Thermal Dynamics
- Icon Aerospace, LLC.
- Reheat Aero Limited
Best Hydraulics
Multi-Entity facilities
- Aero Accessories, Inc.
- Aerospace Engineering Group
- AerSale Component Solutions
- Air France Industries
- ATS Components PAE
- GA Telesis MRO Services Component Repair Group
- Parker Hannifin - Hydraulic Systems Division
- PHS Aviation Svcs.
- VSE Aviation Services - FL
Single Entity facilities
- AE&C Services
- Aerostar, Inc.
- AvGen Aerospace
- EMC Aerospace, Inc.
- Fairhope Aerospace
- Jet Air MRO, LLC
- Lift MRO
- Modern MRO LLC
- Patriot Components
- Precision Tech Aero, Inc.
- Summit Aerospace, Inc.
Best In-Flight Entertainment Systems
- MEKCO Group, Inc.
- Thales Avionics, Inc.
- Unicorp Systems, Inc.
- Zulu Global Avlink
Best Interiors
Multi-Entity facilities
- AAR Component Services - Hot Springs
- Ametek MRO Antavia
- SafeTech - Dallas
- Soundair Aviation Svcs.
- VSE Aviation Services - KY
Single Entity facilities
- Aero Marine Interior Inc.
- Aircraft Interiors Unlimited, Inc.
- Asia Pacific Aircraft Component Services Sdn Bhd
- Aviation Repair Technologies
- CRS Technics Ltd UK & Ireland
- Skytech Aerospace LLC
Best Landing Gear
Multi-Entity facilities
- AerSale Landing Gear Solutions
- AllClear Repair Services
- Czech Airlines Technics, a.s.
- GA Telesis Landing Gear Services, LLC
- Sunvair
- TAT Technologies – Greensboro
Single Entity facilities
- Aerospace Rotables & SEMAN
- Aerostar, Inc.
- Air Quality Aviation, Inc.
- Air Transport Components
- Fairhope Aerospace
- GSO Aviation, Inc.
- Next MRO
- PAZ Aviation
- Summit Aerospace, Inc.
- TIC Aerospace, Inc.
Best Lavatory & Sanitation Components
Multi-Entity facilities
- AAR Component Services - Wellington
- PHS Aviation Svcs.
- Soundair Aviation Svcs.
- VSE Aviation Services - KY
Single Entity facilities
- Asia Pacific Aircraft Component Services Sdn Bhd
- Aviocraft
- Galaxy International, Inc.
- Global Airservices, LLC
- Iliff Aircraft - ATA 38
- Jet Direct Aerospace
- Reheat Aero Limited
- Setna iO, LLC
- Summit Aerospace
Best Lighting
- Absolute Aviation, LLC
- Air Quality Aviation
- Ametek MRO Antavia
- AOG Reaction, Inc.
- Astronics LSI
- Icon Aerospace, LLC.
- Illuminair Support Corp.
- Intersky Precision Aerospace
- Leki Tech
- MTI Aviation, Inc.
- NFF Aviation Services
Best NDT Facility
- Accessory Component Repair, LLC
- Ametek MRO Antavia
- Aerospace Coatings International
- FL Technics
- Four Star Accessory Overhaul
- Future Aviation, Inc.
- MARTEC Aviation
- TIC Aerospace, Inc.
- Turkish Airlines Technic
Best Ozone
- AAR Component Services - Wellington
- AeroParts Manufacturing & Repair, Inc.
- BASF Corporation
- Global Airservices
- Intertrade Limited
- TAT Technologies - Tulsa
- Qualified Technologies Corporation
Best Plastic Components
- Aero Composite Services
- ATS Components DFW
- Cobalt Aero Services
- Evans Composites, Inc.
- Innodyne Systems, LLC
- MEKCO Group, Inc.
- UTE Technics
- Zulu Global Avlink, LLC
Best Pneumatics
Multi-Entity facilities
- AAR Aircraft Component Services - Amsterdam
- Aero Accessories, Inc.
- Ametek MRO Southern Aeroparts
- AerSale Component Solutions
- Aviatron, Inc.
- EPCOR BV
- VSE Aviation Services - FL
Single Entity facilities
- AE&C Services
- Aerostar, Inc.
- AvGen Aerospace
- CRS Technics Ltd. UK & Ireland
- Diverse Aircraft Services, Corp.
- EMC Aerospace, Inc.
- Fairhope Aerospace
- FCAR
- General MRO Aerospace
- MTI Aviation
- Pneu-Tech, LLC
- Sal Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
Best Safety Equipment
Multi-Entity facilities
- AEM Limited
- Ametek Ameron Los Angeles
- Aviation Inflatables
- Fire-Tec Aero Systems - Phoenix
- SafeTech-Houston
- VSE Aviation Services - KY
Single Entity facilities
- Air Atlanta Aviaservices Ltd.
- AJW Technique, Inc.
- BF Aerospace
- HRD Aero Systems, Inc.
- Inflite MRO Services Ltd.
- Safety Aero Inc.
Best Specialty Repair Services
- Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
- Miami Peening Services, LLC
Best Total Solutions Provider
- AAR MRO Services
- Air France - KLM E&M
- Delta TechOps
- HEICO Corporation
- Lufthansa Technik
- Turkish Airlines Technic
Best Transparencies
- Aero Marine Interior Inc.
- Air Transport Components
- Aircraft Interiors Unlimited, Inc.
- Allflight Corporation
- CRS Technics Ltd. UK & Ireland
- Glass Aero, Inc.
- NAS MRO Services, LLC
- Soundair Aviation Svcs.
Best Wheel and Brake
Multi-Entity facilities
- AerSale Component Solutions
- AllClear Repair Services
- Ametek MRO Antavia
- GA Telesis MRO Services Wheels and Braking Systems
Single Entity facilities
- Air Atlanta Aviaservices Ltd.
- B&W Aviation Corp.
- Earp Aviation Repairs
- FL Technics
- Setnix LTD UK