Meet AELS
Independent craftsmanship in aircraft continuity for 20 years. The dedicated partner for airlines and asset owners worldwide.
Europe's major independent partner in aircraft continuity. Managing your complete fleet transition from a single dismantling facility, entirely in house.
Founded in 2006 following aerospace engineering research at Delft University of Technology, AELS was built on a commitment to circularity. We operate with complete independence, free from OEM shareholder interests. This freedom allows us to focus entirely on maximizing asset value and serving the exact operational and financial goals of our clients.
Over two decades and more than 100 completed projects, our skilled team has refined every stage of the transition process. From initial valuation to meticulous work at our single dismantling location, we ensure up to 95% of each aircraft responsibly returns to active service. We deliver transparent execution with absolute operational reliability.
Certified quality backed by total traceability and uncompromising standards that directly support your ESG targets.
Certificate number: AELS-001-02-26-1
AELS holds certification to AS9120B and ISO 9001:2015. AS9120B is the recognized aerospace standard for distributors of aircraft parts, It incorporates the requirements of ISO 9001 while adding aviation-specific provisions to ensure controlled, traceable, and reliable processes that are essential for safety, regulatory compliance, and trust throughout the aviation supply chain. Certification to both standards confirms and reinforces the robustness and effectiveness of AELS’ quality management system.
513901 VIHB
Companies which collect or transport waste (industrial or hazardous) on a professional basis or which arrange for disposal or recovery of waste (industrial or hazardous) for others must be registered on the Dutch list of Vervoerders, Inzamelaars, Handelaren en Bemiddelaars (VIHB) of waste (Dutch for Collectors, Transporters, Dealers and Brokers of waste). Being on this list shows that AELS fulfills the three criteria. These criteria are, reliability, creditworthiness and professional competence.
Certificate number: 27050213-8
The ASA Accreditation Program (ASAAP) is a 36 month audit program based on the ASA-100 Standard. The standard was created to comply with the FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 00-56B, the Voluntary Industry Distributor Accreditation Program. ASA-100 emphasizes issues such as impartiality, competence, and reliability – all specific to the regulated needs of the aerospace industry.
Certificate number: 2024AELS-304
AELS holds two AFRA accreditations by complying to the AFRA Best Management Practices (BMP) Guides. These guides assure the following. AELS enhanced safety developments throughout the supply chain and will proactively discover whether an aircraft or aircraft part has been involved in an airworthiness event involving unusual heat, stress or abnormal environmental conditions. BMP Guide for recycling of aircraft materials provides practical solutions. It assures that AELS processes are performed in a safe and environmentally responsible fashion.
As CFO, Huub is ultimately responsible for all financial affairs, keeping our organization financially healthy.
Tim is our CCO and is also closely involved in aircraft procurement. He always offers a listening ear to our customers.
As COO, Liset is in charge of daily operations, ensuring that all processes seamlessly blend together.
As CEO, Johan ensures that AELS's entire operation runs smoothly and that we continue to exceed our goals.
Within our sales team, David is the go-to person to provide customers with exactly the parts they are looking for.
As a dedicated Account Manager, Kelly is ready every day to help our customers quickly and accurately.
Florent is the driving force behind relationship management, aircraft procurement, and successful parts sales.
Jorian helps customers find the right parts with a smile and successfully manages our product lines.
Karim manages the repair team and ensures that all our components are returned to absolute top condition.
Kevin coordinates the process with the repair shops, ensuring that parts are returned on time and perfectly restored.
Fabian scouts the market to procure the right aircraft for AELS, building strong, personal relationships along the way.
Together with his team, Rob is constantly looking for the best opportunities in the market to acquire valuable aircraft.
Rik supports the Repair Management team and ensures that all our purchasing processes run sharply and smoothly.
Raymond manages our warehouse. He ensures that every order is processed carefully and reaches the customer as quickly as possible.
Luke leads our technical team and oversees that the dismantling of all aircraft is carried out safely and professionally.
Vliegveldstsraat 280
7524 PK Enschede
Innsbruckweg 180
2047 AH Rotterdam
