Aviation Technology, a provider of aircraft maintenance, inspections and aviation support services for the business aviation industry, has launched Aviation Technology Interiors, a new dedicated aircraft interiors division created through the acquisition of a fully operational turnkey interiors facility located at Anderson Municipal airport in Anderson, Indiana.

The expansion marks one of the most significant milestones in Aviation Technology's history and serves as the company's flagship growth initiative during its 25th anniversary year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to delivering comprehensive aviation solutions whilst enhancing customer convenience, quality and operational efficiency. For larger inspections, maintenance events or heavy maintenance projects, Aviation Technology can coordinate interior refurbishment work alongside maintenance at its headquarters located at Louisville Muhammad Ali International airport. This dual-location model allows customers to maximise maintenance downtime by completing multiple projects simultaneously, improving operational efficiency and reducing time out of service.

The launch of Aviation Technology Interiors also expands the company's geographic footprint into the Indianapolis market, strengthens regional service capabilities and supports continued investment in skilled aviation careers and economic growth.

Through this strategic acquisition, Aviation Technology significantly expands beyond traditional maintenance and inspection services to offer a full suite of premium aircraft interior capabilities for business aircraft operators, corporate flight departments, charter providers, fleet operators and private aircraft owners.

The newly launched Aviation Technology Interiors operates from a 10,000 sq ft specialised facility designed specifically for aircraft refurbishment and customisation. The acquisition included the complete turnkey business, including production equipment, specialised tooling, woodworking facilities, a dedicated paint booth for aircraft interior component refinishing, finishing equipment, inventory and all operational assets necessary to begin servicing customers immediately.

Rather than building an interiors division from the ground up, Aviation Technology strategically acquired an established operation with proven infrastructure and an experienced team already in place, allowing the company to accelerate market entry and deliver immediate customer value.

Leading the division is general manager Gary Lykins, an accomplished aircraft interiors professional with 19 years of industry experience. Joining Lykins is a highly skilled team of interior specialists bringing nearly 50 years of combined aircraft interiors expertise. Together, the team offers deep experience across every aspect of aircraft cabin refurbishment, including complete interior transformations, custom upholstery, cabinetry, wood veneer, interior restoration and bespoke cabin customisation tailored to business aviation customers.

Lykins will oversee all day-to-day operations for Aviation Technology Interiors, including project management, quality assurance, customer experience, workflow execution and the continued growth of the division whilst collaborating closely with Aviation Technology's maintenance and customer support teams.

“As we celebrate Aviation Technology's 25th anniversary, there's no better way to honour our history than by investing in our future,” comments Kelly Boyer, president of Aviation Technology. “The launch of Aviation Technology Interiors represents much more than an expansion; it's a commitment to delivering greater value to our customers. By combining world-class aircraft interiors with the maintenance and inspection services we've built our reputation on for the past 25 years, we're creating a true one-stop aviation solution focused on quality, efficiency and minimising aircraft downtime. We're excited to welcome Gary and his experienced team to the Aviation Technology family and look forward to serving our customers in an even greater capacity for years to come.”

Aviation Technology Interiors offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including: complete aircraft interior refurbishments; custom aircraft upholstery; seat refurbishment and recovering; carpet replacement; sidewall and headliner replacement; cabinet refinishing and repair; custom wood veneer and cabinetry; interior plastics repair and refinishing; aircraft interior component refinishing; window reveal restoration; interior modernisation and customisation projects; interior repairs completed during scheduled maintenance events; and pre-purchase cosmetic refurbishments.

The addition of these capabilities addresses a growing industry need for streamlined project execution. Aircraft owners and operators frequently coordinate maintenance events and interior upgrades through multiple vendors, creating scheduling challenges, communication gaps, increased logistics and extended aircraft downtime.

By integrating interiors into its service portfolio, Aviation Technology enables customers to complete inspections, maintenance, avionics upgrades and cabin refurbishments under one trusted organisation.