EirTrade Aviation is an aviation technical asset services and trading company with operations in Dublin and Knock Airport, Ireland. EirTrade’s role is to optimise client asset value through various service offerings.
Management
Ken Fitzgibbon
CEO
Ken Fitzgibbon has 30+ years aviation experience and has traded over $3 billion worth of engines. In 1984 he joined Airmotive Ireland, dealing in subcontract, purchasing and repair of material. He set up 56 Parts Supply in 1994 and established himself as a recognised industry professional in aircraft & engine teardown, repair and consignment.
Ken joined EirTrade in 2011.
William Thompson
EirTrade USA Director
The Director across the pond at EirTrade USA, Bill has pioneered the company’s expansion into the USA. Bill has a strong pedigree and wealth of experience having worked in the aviation aftermarket for over 30 years and is highly skilled in deal origination.
The history of EirTrade
2010 - 2015
- EirTrade established in November 2010
- Opened IAA approved 13,000 sq ft warehouse
- 2011: First engine disassembled
- 2012: Knock teardown facility opened
- 2012: First teardown completed
- Additional 28,000 sq ft warehouse opened
2016 - 2018
- New partner brought on board to grow the business
- 2018: Sole ownership transfer to Ken Fitzgibbon
2019 and Beyond
- New 50% co-owner Patrick Jordan
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Installation of gantry crane to facilitate in-house engine repairs
Services
- Technical storage
- Consignment programmes
- Technical services – back to birth & current market asset valuations
- Engine, aircraft and parts’ trading
- Aircraft storage & disassembly
- End of life programme management
Clients
EirTrade’s clients include the world’s leading airlines, leasing companies & MROs